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

Plaque

Commemorative plaque to Sir Henry Royce on the wall of The Studio - see SZ7798 : The Studio. © Copyright Ian Capper and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

Commemorative plaque to Sir Henry Royce on the wall of The Studio - see SZ7798 : The Studio. © Copyright Ian Capper and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

  • village
  • rural settlement
  • sir henry royce
  • geograph
  • west wittering
  • the studio
  • rookwood road

Commemorative Plaque

Close to the dam. © Copyright jeff collins and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

Close to the dam. © Copyright jeff collins and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

  • uplands
  • water resources
  • geograph

Blue plaque in Southernhay, Exeter

A blue plaque put up by Exeter Civic Society to mark the birthplace of Violet Vanbrugh (1867-1942). It describes her and her sister Irene (1872-1949) (born in Heavitree Vicarage) as stars of stage...

A blue plaque put up by Exeter Civic Society to mark the birthplace of Violet Vanbrugh (1867-1942). It describes her and her sister Irene (1872-1949) (born in Heavitree Vicarage) as stars of stage...

  • people
  • events
  • city
  • town centre
  • historic sit...
  • geograph

Plaque on the Seat off the B1121 Main Road

© Copyright Adrian Cable and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

© Copyright Adrian Cable and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

  • village
  • rural settlement
  • geograph
  • main road
  • seat
  • carlton
  • b1121 main road
  • the seat
  • b1121
  • the b1121 main road
  • saxmundham
  • closeup

Plaque on Saxon Way Bridge

Saxon Way Bridge (see SP9011 : Saxon Way Bridge on the Wendover Arm & SP9011 : View through Saxon Way Bridge) carries the A41 "Saxon Way" over the currently disused - but undergoing restoration -...

Saxon Way Bridge (see SP9011 : Saxon Way Bridge on the Wendover Arm & SP9011 : View through Saxon Way Bridge) carries the A41 "Saxon Way" over the currently disused - but undergoing restoration...

  • bridge
  • geograph
  • drayton beauchamp
  • canals
  • bridge over canal

Schoolhouse Lane plaque

Plaque on an old wall on Schoolhouse Lane Link opposite the school windows Link © Copyright Richard Croft and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

Plaque on an old wall on Schoolhouse Lane Link opposite the school windows Link © Copyright Richard Croft and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

  • old wall
  • city
  • town centre
  • geograph

Plaque on Bourne's store, King Street Cottingham

Link © Copyright Ian S and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

Link © Copyright Ian S and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

  • village
  • rural settlement
  • shop
  • religious sites
  • geograph
  • business
  • retail
  • services
  • chapel

Plaque on the Memorial off Church Lane

Near Church Lane Cottages © Copyright Adrian Cable and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

Near Church Lane Cottages © Copyright Adrian Cable and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

  • memorial
  • redenhall
  • people
  • events
  • church lane cottages
  • geograph
  • the memorial
  • church lane
  • closeup

Plaque on Station Hill Bridge

© Copyright Adrian Cable and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

© Copyright Adrian Cable and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

  • bridge
  • geograph
  • harleston
  • station hill
  • station hill bridge
  • roads
  • road transport

Plaque on almshouses, Sarratt

See Link for a view of the houses. © Copyright Bikeboy and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

See Link for a view of the houses. © Copyright Bikeboy and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

  • village
  • rural settlement
  • housing
  • dwellings
  • almshouses
  • geograph
  • sarratt

Plaque by the Exit Door at Chartwell

This photo shows the plaque located by the exit door and has the following wording: "Chartwell home of Sir Winston Churchill was bought & presented to the nation in 1947 by a group of his friends...

This photo shows the plaque located by the exit door and has the following wording: "Chartwell home of Sir Winston Churchill was bought & presented to the nation in 1947 by a group of his friends...

  • village
  • rural settlement
  • chartwell
  • geograph
  • the national trust

Jane Ross plaque, Limavady

Pictured along Main Street, it includes the following text: Jane Ross 1810 - 1879 who recoded the folk tune "The Londonderry Air" lived here Pictured here C6723 : Jane Ross residence, Limavady ©...

Pictured along Main Street, it includes the following text: Jane Ross 1810 - 1879 who recoded the folk tune "The Londonderry Air" lived here Pictured here C6723 : Jane Ross residence, Limavady ©...

  • people
  • events
  • geograph

Trafalgar Oak plaque, Frampton on Severn

Plaque on the protective fence around the tree. SO7406 : The Trafalgar Oak, Frampton on Severn © Copyright Bob Embleton and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

Plaque on the protective fence around the tree. SO7406 : The Trafalgar Oak, Frampton on Severn © Copyright Bob Embleton and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

  • lowlands
  • village
  • rural settlement
  • commemorative tree
  • park and pub...
  • geograph
  • commemorativ...

Carl Wark information plaque

Fortunately this old plaque has not been stolen by metal thieves. It is affixed to one of the many millstone boulders in the area - very close to the hill fort's western wall. The attractive but...

Fortunately this old plaque has not been stolen by metal thieves. It is affixed to one of the many millstone boulders in the area - very close to the hill fort's western wall. The attractive but...

  • historic sit...
  • geograph

Commemorative plaque on Ruthwaite Lodge

On a climbing hut at the upper end of Grisedale. © Copyright Oliver Dixon and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

On a climbing hut at the upper end of Grisedale. © Copyright Oliver Dixon and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

  • sport
  • leisure
  • climbing hut
  • geograph

Harp Bar punk rock plaque, Belfast (March 2015)

A self-explanatory plaque at the site of the old “Harp Bar” (now Housing Executive offices) at 10-16 Hill Street. In addition to the founding of Belfast punk the premises were also known for their...

A self-explanatory plaque at the site of the old “Harp Bar” (now Housing Executive offices) at 10-16 Hill Street. In addition to the founding of Belfast punk the premises were also known for their...

  • people
  • events
  • public house...
  • belfast
  • geograph

Lewes: High Street

Plaque (in Fisher Street) attached to the side wall of the Lewes Tourist Information Centre whose entrance is in the high street. © Copyright Michael Garlick and licensed for reuse under this...

Plaque (in Fisher Street) attached to the side wall of the Lewes Tourist Information Centre whose entrance is in the high street. © Copyright Michael Garlick and licensed for reuse under...

  • people
  • events
  • city
  • town centre
  • business
  • retail
  • services
  • geograph

Plaque at the Royal Terrace Gardens, Torquay

© Copyright Ian S and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

© Copyright Ian S and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

  • park and pub...
  • geograph

Tramway plate, Beaumont Road, Plymouth

The Plymouth Corporation tram routes were on the east side of the city. This route was the first to be electrified, in 1899, but the trams ceased was in 1936. This plaque is on the wall in front...

The Plymouth Corporation tram routes were on the east side of the city. This route was the first to be electrified, in 1899, but the trams ceased was in 1936. This plaque is on the wall in front...

  • city
  • town centre
  • roads
  • road transport
  • tramway
  • geograph

Inscribed plaque on the Union Chain Bridge

The inscribed plaque is mounted to wall of the tower on the English side of the bridge. The text reads: UNION SUSPENSION BRIDGE DESIGNED AND EXECUTED BY CAPT S BROWN. R. N. OPENED IN 1820 IMPROVED...

The inscribed plaque is mounted to wall of the tower on the English side of the bridge. The text reads: UNION SUSPENSION BRIDGE DESIGNED AND EXECUTED BY CAPT S BROWN. R. N. OPENED IN 1820 IMPROVED...

  • inscription
  • geograph
  • union chain bridge
  • historic sit...
  • roads
  • road transport