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

Plaque on the 'new' Inverlael Bridge

Constructed in 1964, replacing the old bridge, built in 1790 NH1885 : The old Inverlael bridge. © Copyright M J Richardson and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted...

Constructed in 1964, replacing the old bridge, built in 1790 NH1885 : The old Inverlael bridge. © Copyright M J Richardson and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence ....

  • lowlands
  • bridge
  • 1964
  • geograph
  • inverlael
  • a835
  • highland
  • roads
  • road transport
  • rivers
  • streams
  • drainage

Queen Elizabeth Bridge opening plaque, Belfast

See J3474 : Plaque, Queen Elizabeth Bridge, Belfast (December 2009). A similar, more legible plaque, on the northern side of the bridge. © Copyright Albert Bridge and licensed for reuse under this...

See J3474 : Plaque, Queen Elizabeth Bridge, Belfast (December 2009). A similar, more legible plaque, on the northern side of the bridge. © Copyright Albert Bridge and licensed for reuse under this...

  • bridge
  • belfast
  • people
  • events
  • geograph
  • queen elizab...
  • city
  • town centre
  • opening plaque
  • roads
  • road transport

Greyfriars Bridge plaque, Hereford

The plaque records the opening of this Link bridge over the River Wye on January 19th 1967. © Copyright Jaggery and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

The plaque records the opening of this Link bridge over the River Wye on January 19th 1967. © Copyright Jaggery and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

  • roads
  • road transport
  • geograph

Plaque, St Columbkill's National School

The old school was demolished when the new primary school was built opposite the Catholic Church This plaque of the former school has been embedded in the stone wall adjacent to the high cross...

The old school was demolished when the new primary school was built opposite the Catholic Church This plaque of the former school has been embedded in the stone wall adjacent to the high cross...

  • educational sites
  • geograph

Plaque, Wesleyan Church, Augher

Dated AD1865, it is pictured here H5653 : Augher Free Presbyterian Meeting House © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

Dated AD1865, it is pictured here H5653 : Augher Free Presbyterian Meeting House © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

  • religious sites
  • geograph

A plaque at the Old Crown public house

One of two Sam Smith's public houses in Gloucester © Copyright Ian S and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

One of two Sam Smith's public houses in Gloucester © Copyright Ian S and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

  • public house
  • city
  • town centre
  • business
  • retail
  • services
  • geograph

The birthplace of James Connolly

Almost hidden away on Cowgate, Edinburgh, this plaque commemorates the birthplace of James Connolly, the founder of the Irish Socialist Republican Party who was executed in May 1916. © Copyright...

Almost hidden away on Cowgate, Edinburgh, this plaque commemorates the birthplace of James Connolly, the founder of the Irish Socialist Republican Party who was executed in May 1916. © Copyright...

  • edinburgh
  • people
  • events
  • information plaque
  • geograph
  • james connolly
  • city
  • town centre
  • historic sit...
  • roads
  • road transport

Memorial by Muckhart Parish Church

To the Rev John Edgar Cairns, Minister in Muckhart from 1907-1933; erected by his grandchildren in 2007. © Copyright Stanley Howe and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence ....

To the Rev John Edgar Cairns, Minister in Muckhart from 1907-1933; erected by his grandchildren in 2007. © Copyright Stanley Howe and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence...

  • village
  • rural settlement
  • memorial
  • dollar
  • geograph

Plaque on bandstand, Lido Park, Droitwich Spa

The lettering is beginning to deteriorate, but it says, "This park was acquired by the Corporation of Droitwich in Coronation Year 1953, during the Mayoralty of Mrs. J.M. Addenbrooke the first...

The lettering is beginning to deteriorate, but it says, "This park was acquired by the Corporation of Droitwich in Coronation Year 1953, during the Mayoralty of Mrs. J.M. Addenbrooke the first...

  • city
  • town centre
  • park and pub...
  • public park
  • geograph

Sir James Martin plaque, Crossgar

A plaque at The Square commemorating locally-born Sir James Martin inventor of the aircraft ejector seat Link and joint founder of the Martin Maker Aircraft Corporation Link. The reflection is the...

A plaque at The Square commemorating locally-born Sir James Martin inventor of the aircraft ejector seat Link and joint founder of the Martin Maker Aircraft Corporation Link. The reflection is...

  • village
  • rural settlement
  • people
  • events
  • geograph
  • crossgar
  • inventor

The plinth of Canongate Mercat Cross

The stag's head plaque bears the dates 1128 & 1888. The Virgilian motto SIC ITUR AD ASTRA means 'This way to the stars'. © Copyright Stanley Howe and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons...

The stag's head plaque bears the dates 1128 & 1888. The Virgilian motto SIC ITUR AD ASTRA means 'This way to the stars'. © Copyright Stanley Howe and licensed for reuse under this Creative...

  • edinburgh
  • mercat cross
  • canongate
  • geograph
  • city
  • town centre

The portico of Canongate Kirk

Under the Coat-of-Arms of 'Their Majesties (T.M.) William and Mary' a plaque reads: IN 1688 KING JAMES VII ORDAINED THAT THE MORTIFICATION OF THOS. MOODIE GRANTED IN 1649 TO BUILD A CHURCH SHOULD...

Under the Coat-of-Arms of 'Their Majesties (T.M.) William and Mary' a plaque reads: IN 1688 KING JAMES VII ORDAINED THAT THE MORTIFICATION OF THOS. MOODIE GRANTED IN 1649 TO BUILD A CHURCH SHOULD...

  • edinburgh
  • portico
  • religious sites
  • canongate
  • geograph
  • royal coat of arms
  • kirk
  • city
  • town centre
  • royal mile

Opening plaque, the Sydenham bypass, Belfast

A plaque, at the lay-by close to the old entrance to the airport, marking the opening of the Sydenham bypass. It reads “Sydenham bypass This road was opened by His Excellency the Governor of...

A plaque, at the lay-by close to the old entrance to the airport, marking the opening of the Sydenham bypass. It reads “Sydenham bypass This road was opened by His Excellency the Governor...

  • sydenham bypass
  • opening plaque
  • people
  • events
  • geograph
  • suburb
  • urban fringe
  • belfast
  • roads
  • road transport
  • road

Rev. Charles Elliott plaque, Tullyhommon

Pictured at the Crimean War Tree and adjacent to the Methodist Church © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

Pictured at the Crimean War Tree and adjacent to the Methodist Church © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

  • people
  • events
  • geograph

Stone Plaque

Stone plaque on Shelley Bridge at Shelley, Suffolk constructed by the old Est Suffolk County Council in 1938 for view of the bridge see Link © Copyright Keith Evans and licensed for reuse under...

Stone plaque on Shelley Bridge at Shelley, Suffolk constructed by the old Est Suffolk County Council in 1938 for view of the bridge see Link © Copyright Keith Evans and licensed for reuse...

  • roads
  • road transport
  • geograph

Brig O'Doon plaque

On the parapet of the old bridge across the river by the Burns Memorial Garden, Alloway. © Copyright Stanley Howe and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

On the parapet of the old bridge across the river by the Burns Memorial Garden, Alloway. © Copyright Stanley Howe and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

  • bridge over river
  • people
  • events
  • geograph
  • bridge parapet
  • rivers
  • streams
  • drainage
  • ayr

James Young Plaque, Ballymoney

Pictured here C9525 : Birthplace of James Young © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

Pictured here C9525 : Birthplace of James Young © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

  • people
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  • geograph

Tree Council plaque to the Sidney Oak

The Sidney Oak in Penshurst Park was reputed to have been planted at the christening of Sir Philip Sidney in 1554, but it is actually 1,000 years old. See Link Its setting is shown at Link ©...

The Sidney Oak in Penshurst Park was reputed to have been planted at the christening of Sir Philip Sidney in 1554, but it is actually 1,000 years old. See Link Its setting is shown at Link...

  • tree
  • historic sit...
  • country estates
  • geograph

The Northern Star plaque, Ballymoney

Pictured at the corner of High Street and Linenhall Street © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

Pictured at the corner of High Street and Linenhall Street © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

  • business
  • retail
  • services
  • geograph

United Irishmen plaque, Ballymoney

Located here C9425 : A busy main street in Ballymoney © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

Located here C9425 : A busy main street in Ballymoney © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

  • people
  • events
  • geograph