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The church had a lot of power way back from what I can read on this plaque, must have cost more than the contribution. The Plaque is above the door in the tower on the Independent Church, Henley....

The church had a lot of power way back from what I can read on this plaque, must have cost more than the contribution. The Plaque is above the door in the tower on the Independent Church, Henley....

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Plaque, Claerwen Reservoir, Elan Valley Reservoirs, Wales

This reservoir was inaugurated by HM Queen Elizabeth II on 23 October 1952. This plaque has details of the members of the Water Committee. © Copyright Christine Matthews and licensed for reuse...

This reservoir was inaugurated by HM Queen Elizabeth II on 23 October 1952. This plaque has details of the members of the Water Committee. © Copyright Christine Matthews and licensed for reuse...

  • uplands
  • reservoir
  • geograph
  • rivers
  • streams
  • drainage
  • roads
  • road transport

Gaythorn Tunnel Plaque (Rochdale Canal)

This plaque on Century Street commemorates the reconstruction of the Gaythorn Tunnel in 1902. The tunnel carries the Rochdale Canal under Century Street and Deansgate and into the Castlefield...

This plaque on Century Street commemorates the reconstruction of the Gaythorn Tunnel in 1902. The tunnel carries the Rochdale Canal under Century Street and Deansgate and into the...

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  • city
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  • closeup
  • rochdale canal
  • canals
  • 1902
  • coat of arms

Edinburgh: date plaque in Lallans, Canongate

Dating from the late 20th century, this plaque imitates those on older buildings by being written in Lallans, the dialect of English spoken in the Scottish Lowlands (hence the name) in the...

Dating from the late 20th century, this plaque imitates those on older buildings by being written in Lallans, the dialect of English spoken in the Scottish Lowlands (hence the name) in the...

  • dated plaque
  • geograph
  • sign
  • city
  • town centre
  • local dialect
  • date plaque

Henry Scougall Plaque

Renovated plaque at King's College in Aberdeen. He lived 1650-78 and became a graduate, minister and Professor of Divinity at the college. Link © Copyright Colin Smith and licensed for reuse under...

Renovated plaque at King's College in Aberdeen. He lived 1650-78 and became a graduate, minister and Professor of Divinity at the college. Link © Copyright Colin Smith and licensed for reuse...

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  • events
  • henry scougall
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Plaque, Claerwen Reservoir, Elan Valley Reservoirs, Wales

This reservoir was inaugurated by HM Queen Elizabeth II on 23 October 1952. © Copyright Christine Matthews and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

This reservoir was inaugurated by HM Queen Elizabeth II on 23 October 1952. © Copyright Christine Matthews and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

  • uplands
  • reservoir
  • geograph
  • rivers
  • streams
  • drainage
  • roads
  • road transport

Plaque, Woodbridge Road bridge

Plaque on the older of the two bridges carrying Woodbridge Road over the River Wey (see SU9950 : Woodbridge Road bridge over the River Wey). © Copyright Ian Capper and licensed for reuse under...

Plaque on the older of the two bridges carrying Woodbridge Road over the River Wey (see SU9950 : Woodbridge Road bridge over the River Wey). © Copyright Ian Capper and licensed for reuse...

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  • woodbridge road
  • suburb
  • urban fringe
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Plaque recording the opening in 1970 of the Abercrave bypass

The Brecon County Council plaque is on the side of the bridge Link carrying the A4067 across the River Tawe. Abercraf is the Welsh name of the village. © Copyright Jaggery and licensed for reuse...

The Brecon County Council plaque is on the side of the bridge Link carrying the A4067 across the River Tawe. Abercraf is the Welsh name of the village. © Copyright Jaggery and licensed for reuse...

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  • rural settlement
  • roads
  • road transport
  • geograph

Plaque, Reigate Priory

Plaque on the wall of Reigate Priory (directly behind, and hidden behind, the right hand gate pillar in TQ2550 : Reigate Priory courtyard ). It reads: "HASCE AEDES RENOVAVIT AUXIT ORNAVIT ISABEL...

Plaque on the wall of Reigate Priory (directly behind, and hidden behind, the right hand gate pillar in TQ2550 : Reigate Priory courtyard ). It reads: "HASCE AEDES RENOVAVIT AUXIT ORNAVIT...

  • lady henry somerset
  • educational sites
  • latin inscription
  • reigate
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  • reigate priory
  • city
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Plaque on former pub

See also TF9143 : Formerly the Jolly Sailor pub. © Copyright Pauline E and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

See also TF9143 : Formerly the Jolly Sailor pub. © Copyright Pauline E and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

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  • dwellings
  • geograph
  • coastal
  • former pub

Plaque recording mayoral tree donations, Portal Road, Monmouth

The plaque is near the donated trees. Link © Copyright Jaggery and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

The plaque is near the donated trees. Link © Copyright Jaggery and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

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  • urban fringe
  • geograph

Plaque, John Robert Gregg 1867 - 1948

Famous for the invention of Gregg's Shorthand Pictured here H6419 : Rockcorry National School © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

Famous for the invention of Gregg's Shorthand Pictured here H6419 : Rockcorry National School © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

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Plaque, Rockcorry Methodist Church

The inscription reads, "AD 1807 Methodist Chapel. Under the Patronage T.C. Stewart Corry. Esq. M.P." Pictured here H6419 : Former Methodist Church, Rockcorry © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed...

The inscription reads, "AD 1807 Methodist Chapel. Under the Patronage T.C. Stewart Corry. Esq. M.P." Pictured here H6419 : Former Methodist Church, Rockcorry © Copyright Kenneth Allen and...

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Black Friars Gate, Canterbury

See: Link for more information. © Copyright Becky Williamson and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

See: Link for more information. © Copyright Becky Williamson and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

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Plaque, "Widows Row"

One of two H6419 : The Terrace, Rockcorry - the following inscription is marked on each one. "These houses were erected by Joseph Griffith, Esq. for Destitute Widows AD 1847" © Copyright Kenneth...

One of two H6419 : The Terrace, Rockcorry - the following inscription is marked on each one. "These houses were erected by Joseph Griffith, Esq. for Destitute Widows AD 1847" © Copyright Kenneth...

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  • geograph

Plaque, Lisnagrieve National School

Pictured here H8126 : Lisnagrieve National School © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

Pictured here H8126 : Lisnagrieve National School © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

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Plaque, Moys National School

Pictured here H7430 : Moys National School © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

Pictured here H7430 : Moys National School © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

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Edward Brice plaque, Ballycarry (2)

See J4493 : Edward Brice plaque, Ballycarry (1). The plaque in its setting with the ruins of Templecorran old church in the background. © Copyright Albert Bridge and licensed for reuse under this...

See J4493 : Edward Brice plaque, Ballycarry (1). The plaque in its setting with the ruins of Templecorran old church in the background. © Copyright Albert Bridge and licensed for reuse under this...

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  • rural settlement
  • people
  • events
  • religious sites
  • geograph
  • church (ruined)
  • blue plaque
  • ballycarry

Plaque on Shap Market House

Set in one of the blocked up upper windows, and you have to stand in the middle of Main Street to read it. © Copyright Martin Dawes and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence ....

Set in one of the blocked up upper windows, and you have to stand in the middle of Main Street to read it. © Copyright Martin Dawes and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence...

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  • town centre
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  • road transport

Aneurin Bevan Plaque, Tredegar

Aneurin 'Nye' Bevan was born in Tredegar in 1897. This plaque remembers that he was the architect of the National Health Service which was established in 1948. The quotation on the plaque is “All...

Aneurin 'Nye' Bevan was born in Tredegar in 1897. This plaque remembers that he was the architect of the National Health Service which was established in 1948. The quotation on the plaque is “All...

  • tredegar
  • aneurin bevan
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  • geograph