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

The Shambles plaque, Bradford-on-Avon

The Bradford-on-Avon Preservation Trust plaque is on the wall of the post office here. Link © Copyright Jaggery and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

The Bradford-on-Avon Preservation Trust plaque is on the wall of the post office here. Link © Copyright Jaggery and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

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

Plaque, Public Library Museum and School of Art

Pictured here NY3956 : Museum, Castle Street, Carlisle © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

Pictured here NY3956 : Museum, Castle Street, Carlisle © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

  • historic sit...
  • geograph

Tynwald Hill

Plaque at the side of Tynwald Hill. The name is of Viking Origin, Norse Þing Vollr meaning Parliament Field. From time immemorial the national assembly of the Manx People has been held here on Old...

Plaque at the side of Tynwald Hill. The name is of Viking Origin, Norse Þing Vollr meaning Parliament Field. From time immemorial the national assembly of the Manx People has been held here on...

  • stone
  • isle of man
  • manx
  • people
  • events
  • religious sites
  • meeting place
  • flag
  • parliament hill
  • geograph
  • parliament
  • tynwald
  • ceremonial site
  • historic sit...
  • monument
  • mound
  • thing site
  • tynwald hill

A plaque beside the River Thames in Maidenhead

This plaque was installed in 2002 in the ground beside the river, at a point passed by the Thames Path. The poem is by Ian Miles. It was difficult to get a readable photo: I hope that a future...

This plaque was installed in 2002 in the ground beside the river, at a point passed by the Thames Path. The poem is by Ian Miles. It was difficult to get a readable photo: I hope that a...

  • thames path
  • rivers
  • streams
  • drainage
  • geograph

Plaque on seat by western edge of Bunkers Hill Wood, Staffs

The inscription reads:- "Part of the surrounding area is dedicated in loving memory of Peter Brown. He liked to walk, he like to rest. Enjoy a simple pleasure: sit awhile. Woodland Trust". SO8782...

The inscription reads:- "Part of the surrounding area is dedicated in loving memory of Peter Brown. He liked to walk, he like to rest. Enjoy a simple pleasure: sit awhile. Woodland Trust". SO8782...

  • woodland
  • forest
  • geograph
  • seat
  • wood
  • grassland

Plaque on a seat in Bunkers Hill Wood, Staffs

The seat and part of the surrounding area are dedicated to the memory of John Patrick Wills, a master craftsman carpenter. SO8782 : A seat in Bunkers Hill Wood, Staffs. © Copyright P L Chadwick...

The seat and part of the surrounding area are dedicated to the memory of John Patrick Wills, a master craftsman carpenter. SO8782 : A seat in Bunkers Hill Wood, Staffs. © Copyright P L Chadwick...

  • wood
  • woodland
  • forest
  • geograph
  • seat

Plaque, The Square, Milnthorpe

© Copyright Alexander P Kapp and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

© Copyright Alexander P Kapp and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

  • village
  • rural settlement
  • geograph

Astley War Memorial - the main dedication plaque, Astley, Worcs

A close-up of the main dedication plaque. For more details, please see:- SO8068 : Astley War Memorial, Astley, Worcs. © Copyright P L Chadwick and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons...

A close-up of the main dedication plaque. For more details, please see:- SO8068 : Astley War Memorial, Astley, Worcs. © Copyright P L Chadwick and licensed for reuse under this Creative...

  • village
  • rural settlement
  • religious sites
  • geograph
  • historic sit...
  • war memorial

Plaque, Prince Charlie's House, Kendal

The following text is included in the description, "Built in 1690, this house was owned during the Stuart rebellion of 1745 by Justice Thomas shepherd. It was slept in by 'Bonnie Prince Charlie'...

The following text is included in the description, "Built in 1690, this house was owned during the Stuart rebellion of 1745 by Justice Thomas shepherd. It was slept in by 'Bonnie Prince Charlie'...

  • historic sit...
  • geograph

Birchover millennium stone plaque

The millennium stone is seen in context here SK2362 : Birchover millennium stone 2000 The inscription below reads "Millennium stone. This stone from which a circular core has been cut exemplifies...

The millennium stone is seen in context here SK2362 : Birchover millennium stone 2000 The inscription below reads "Millennium stone. This stone from which a circular core has been cut exemplifies...

  • stone
  • description
  • people
  • events
  • geograph
  • 2000
  • millennium

Sir Otto Jaffe plaque, Belfast

A recently-erected plaque, at the Donegall Square South end Linenhall Street, commemorating Sir Otto Jaffe Link. See also J3474 : The Jaffe fountain, Belfast (detail) and J3073 : The southern end...

A recently-erected plaque, at the Donegall Square South end Linenhall Street, commemorating Sir Otto Jaffe Link. See also J3474 : The Jaffe fountain, Belfast (detail) and J3073 : The southern end...

  • belfast
  • people
  • events
  • geograph
  • city
  • town centre
  • blue plaque

William Robertson Smith plaque

On a former college building in Albyn Place, Aberdeen; commemorating a 19th century teacher at the college, and sometime Professor of Arabic (Cantab) as well as Editor of the Encyclopaedia...

On a former college building in Albyn Place, Aberdeen; commemorating a 19th century teacher at the college, and sometime Professor of Arabic (Cantab) as well as Editor of the...

  • religious sites
  • former relig...
  • geograph
  • city
  • town centre
  • aberdeen

Plaque on the clock tower, West Linton

The plaque explaining the history of the 17th century statue of Lady Gifford, now replaced here by a replica. © Copyright Jim Barton and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence ....

The plaque explaining the history of the 17th century statue of Lady Gifford, now replaced here by a replica. © Copyright Jim Barton and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence...

  • village
  • rural settlement
  • geograph
  • historic sit...
  • clock tower

Plaque, The Grange

The text includes the wording, "Planted in celebration of the twinning of Omagh & L'Hay-Les-Roses September 1996" Pictured here H4573 : Tree and plaque, The Grange © Copyright Kenneth Allen and...

The text includes the wording, "Planted in celebration of the twinning of Omagh & L'Hay-Les- Roses September 1996" Pictured here H4573 : Tree and plaque, The Grange © Copyright Kenneth Allen and...

  • park and pub...
  • geograph

A plaque on Montrose Bridge

For a view of the bridge, see NO7157 : New Road Bridge over River South Esk © Copyright Walter Baxter and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

For a view of the bridge, see NO7157 : New Road Bridge over River South Esk © Copyright Walter Baxter and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

  • city
  • town centre
  • geograph

Plaque, Aughnamerrigan School

Difficult to read, but I think I can just about make it out except for the final two numbers on the date. I think it says, "Aughnamerrigan P.E. School A.D.19XX" Pictured here H5583 :...

Difficult to read, but I think I can just about make it out except for the final two numbers on the date. I think it says, "Aughnamerrigan P.E. School A.D.19XX" Pictured here H5583...

  • educational sites
  • geograph

Gatepost plaque, Hedgefield House

This plaque is on a gatepost at the entrance to Hedgefield House, off Culduthel Road. The house (built 1821) is currently boarded up awaiting restoration and redevelopment into offices. Wider view...

This plaque is on a gatepost at the entrance to Hedgefield House, off Culduthel Road. The house (built 1821) is currently boarded up awaiting restoration and redevelopment into offices. Wider view...

  • entrance
  • inverness
  • construction
  • development
  • geograph
  • development site
  • city
  • town centre
  • historic sit...
  • mansion

Plaque on the Tithe War Monument

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

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

  • tithe war monument
  • tithe war
  • geograph
  • farm
  • fishery
  • market gardening
  • closeup
  • the tithe wa...
  • monument
  • magpie hill

The King's Head (2) - West Country Ales plaque, 19 Cheltenham Road, Bishop's Cleeve, Glos

This ceramic plaque is affixed to the front wall of the pub near the main entrance. It is in very nice condition. These plaques were first used by the Gloucestershire brewers, West Country...

This ceramic plaque is affixed to the front wall of the pub near the main entrance. It is in very nice condition. These plaques were first used by the Gloucestershire brewers, West...

  • village
  • rural settlement
  • public house...
  • business
  • retail
  • services
  • geograph

Plaque at Aylesham

Snowdown was the deepest of the four main pits in the Kent Coalfield, reaching a depth of 3,083 feet - see Link . Work commenced in 1908, and coal was first brought to the surface on November 19th...

Snowdown was the deepest of the four main pits in the Kent Coalfield, reaching a depth of 3,083 feet - see Link . Work commenced in 1908, and coal was first brought to the surface on November...

  • village
  • rural settlement
  • geograph