A gigantic map of all the cool plaques in the world. A project of 99% Invisible.

Plaque, Kinsale Fish Market

The following inscription os included in the description: This Fish Market built in the Year 1784 By the Corporation Isaac Hoy Esq Sovereign Richard Hayes Esq Foreman of the Grand Jury William...

The following inscription os included in the description: This Fish Market built in the Year 1784 By the Corporation Isaac Hoy Esq Sovereign Richard Hayes Esq Foreman of the Grand Jury William...

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The Irish Civil Defence plaque, Kinsale

It includes the following text: 1950 - 2000 Kinsale Community commemorates the 50th anniversary of An Cosaint Sibialta Pictured here W6350 : Temperance Hall, Kinsale © Copyright Kenneth Allen and...

It includes the following text: 1950 - 2000 Kinsale Community commemorates the 50th anniversary of An Cosaint Sibialta Pictured here W6350 : Temperance Hall, Kinsale © Copyright Kenneth Allen and...

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Garda plaque, Kinsale

It includes the following text: 1922 - 1997 Kinsale Community commemorates 75th anniversary of An Garda Siochana Pictured here W6350 : Temperance Hall, Kinsale © Copyright Kenneth Allen and...

It includes the following text: 1922 - 1997 Kinsale Community commemorates 75th anniversary of An Garda Siochana Pictured here W6350 : Temperance Hall, Kinsale © Copyright Kenneth Allen...

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Oval plaque, Kennedy Park

Part of the text is as follows: Known locally as The Prom This park was built in 1865 and originally called the Columbine Quay It was extended and refurbished throughout the succeeding century It...

Part of the text is as follows: Known locally as The Prom This park was built in 1865 and originally called the Columbine Quay It was extended and refurbished throughout the succeeding century It...

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  • park and pub...
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Plaque, Kennedy Park

The following text is included: Cobh Urban Council President John F Kennedy Memorial Park Opened by his Lordship Most Rev. Dr. JJ Ahern Dishop of Cloyne Date 11 September 1966 Pictured here W7966...

The following text is included: Cobh Urban Council President John F Kennedy Memorial Park Opened by his Lordship Most Rev. Dr. JJ Ahern Dishop of Cloyne Date 11 September 1966 Pictured here...

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  • geograph

Plaque, Rob Roy Hotel

The following text is included in the description: "During the nineteenthth and early twentieth century, Irish emigrant farewell gatherings became known as American Wakes. They were likened to the...

The following text is included in the description: "During the nineteenthth and early twentieth century, Irish emigrant farewell gatherings became known as American Wakes. They were likened to...

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Plaque, Former Office of Cobh Urban Council

Pictured here W7966 : Chinese Restaurant, Cobh © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

Pictured here W7966 : Chinese Restaurant, Cobh © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

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Beacon and plaque, Cobh

Pictured outside the former Town Hall, the following text is included in the plaque: On the 50th anniversary of the Cork Harbour Tragedy of 12th December 1942. We commemorate the following who...

Pictured outside the former Town Hall, the following text is included in the plaque: On the 50th anniversary of the Cork Harbour Tragedy of 12th December 1942. We commemorate the following who...

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Anchor and plaque, Cobh

Pictured outside the former town hall, it includes the following text: We commemorate all Irish seafarers who have served this island nation particularily those who perished at sea. We express our...

Pictured outside the former town hall, it includes the following text: We commemorate all Irish seafarers who have served this island nation particularily those who perished at sea. We express our...

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  • anchor
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Plaque, Ballast Quay

The following text is included in the description: This quay saw majestic ships berthed and unloading their precious cargoes. They would take on stones and boulders as ballast for their outward...

The following text is included in the description: This quay saw majestic ships berthed and unloading their precious cargoes. They would take on stones and boulders as ballast for their outward...

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Norman Lockyer Observatory, Sidmouth, Devon

This observatory is situated on Salcombe Hill. Link This image is a plaque commemorating the Kensington Telescope 1884. © Copyright Christine Matthews and licensed for reuse under this Creative...

This observatory is situated on Salcombe Hill. Link This image is a plaque commemorating the Kensington Telescope 1884. © Copyright Christine Matthews and licensed for reuse under this Creative...

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  • sport
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Blue Plaque, Norman Lockyer Observatory, Sidmouth, Devon

This observatory is situated on Salcombe Hill. Link This plaque relates to Sir John Ambrose Fleming (1849-1945), inventory of the diode radio valve, pioneer in wireless technology. He was a friend...

This observatory is situated on Salcombe Hill. Link This plaque relates to Sir John Ambrose Fleming (1849-1945), inventory of the diode radio valve, pioneer in wireless technology. He was a friend...

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Blue Plaque, Alma Bridge, Sidmouth, Devon

Due to cliff damage the path no longer goes along the cliff edge but through the roads behind the houses before joining the cliff path to Salcombe Hill. SY1287 : Cliffs at Sidmouth, Devon to see...

Due to cliff damage the path no longer goes along the cliff edge but through the roads behind the houses before joining the cliff path to Salcombe Hill. SY1287 : Cliffs at Sidmouth, Devon to...

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Plaque, Robert Forde

The plaque has the following inscription: Robert Forde R.N. Antarctic Explorer Lived here Pictured here W8066 : Robert Forde Residence, Cobh © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for reuse under...

The plaque has the following inscription: Robert Forde R.N. Antarctic Explorer Lived here Pictured here W8066 : Robert Forde Residence, Cobh © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for reuse under...

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Plaque, Cunard Line Offices

The following text is included on the plaque: Cunnard liners have been visiting this port from 1867 to the present day. The line offices were situated in this building with the Cunard Pier located...

The following text is included on the plaque: Cunnard liners have been visiting this port from 1867 to the present day. The line offices were situated in this building with the Cunard Pier located...

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The Visible Boundary

A plaque on Albert Bridge is all that remains of the "Visible Boundary" project. According to Noah Rose "In July 2006, after 5 years planning, the boundary between the neighbouring cities of...

A plaque on Albert Bridge is all that remains of the "Visible Boundary" project. According to Noah Rose "In July 2006, after 5 years planning, the boundary between the neighbouring cities...

  • andy farrell readman
  • 1828
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  • city
  • town centre
  • 2006
  • noah rose

Titanic Memorial Plaque, Cobh

The following text is included in the description: Commemorating R.M.S. Titanic and her last Port of Call on her Maiden and Final Voyage April 11th, 1912. In special memory of the Irish Emigrants...

The following text is included in the description: Commemorating R.M.S. Titanic and her last Port of Call on her Maiden and Final Voyage April 11th, 1912. In special memory of the Irish Emigrants...

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Plaque, Annie Moore sculpture

It includes the following text: Annie Moore and her brothers Anthony and Philip embarked from this town on 20th December, 1891 on the S.S. Nevada.Anne was the first person to be admitted to the...

It includes the following text: Annie Moore and her brothers Anthony and Philip embarked from this town on 20th December, 1891 on the S.S. Nevada.Anne was the first person to be admitted to the...

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James P Devere plaque, Cobh

The following text is inclused in the description: The restoration of this building and the interpretation of the history of Cobh as "The Queenstown Story" has been generousy assisted by James P....

The following text is inclused in the description: The restoration of this building and the interpretation of the history of Cobh as "The Queenstown Story" has been generousy assisted by James P....

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Plaque St Winifred's Church, Branscombe, Devon

Plaque commemorating the restoration of the church which took place in 1912 at a cost of £3,000. © Copyright Christine Matthews and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence ....

Plaque commemorating the restoration of the church which took place in 1912 at a cost of £3,000. © Copyright Christine Matthews and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence...

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  • rural settlement
  • church interior
  • religious sites
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  • historic sit...