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Datum Point

This plaque in the tower of Great St. Mary's church Cambridge marks the datum point for distances from Cambridge. For overall view see Link © Copyright Keith Evans and licensed for reuse under...

This plaque in the tower of Great St. Mary's church Cambridge marks the datum point for distances from Cambridge. For overall view see Link © Copyright Keith Evans and licensed for reuse under...

  • datum point
  • historic sit...
  • geograph

"Goose Lane" plaque, Belfast

See J3374 : Plaque, Belfast. Another similar plaque nearby. This one recalls a time, more than 300 years ago, when Lower North Street was “Goose Lane” within the town walls, when geese were driven...

See J3374 : Plaque, Belfast. Another similar plaque nearby. This one recalls a time, more than 300 years ago, when Lower North Street was “Goose Lane” within the town walls, when geese were driven...

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

"9/11" plaque, Belfast

A plaque, at a tree in the City hall grounds, reading “This tree was planted by Belfast City Council on 11th September 2002 to commemorate all those who so tragically lost their lives in the...

A plaque, at a tree in the City hall grounds, reading “This tree was planted by Belfast City Council on 11th September 2002 to commemorate all those who so tragically lost their lives in...

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

Dungannon & South Tyrone Plaque

The following text is included, "Dungannon & South Tyrone Borough Council acknowledge the support of the Dickson Family in Providing Dickson Park as a public space." Pictured here H7962 : Arch,...

The following text is included, "Dungannon & South Tyrone Borough Council acknowledge the support of the Dickson Family in Providing Dickson Park as a public space." Pictured here H7962 : Arch,...

  • park and pub...
  • geograph

Plaque at Devil's Point

© Copyright David Smith and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

© Copyright David Smith and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

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  • historic sit...
  • charles darwin

Military Service Plaque

The following text is included, "In recognition of the many men and women from Milltown who served their country in the Great War, WW II and other conflicts throughout the world . In Remembrance."...

The following text is included, "In recognition of the many men and women from Milltown who served their country in the Great War, WW II and other conflicts throughout the world . In...

  • park and pub...
  • geograph

Dungannon Swifts Football Club Plaque

The following text is included, "In the early years 'Swifts' used the playing fields near Milltown until Strangmore Park became their permanent home in 1975. Dungannon United Youth now have...

The following text is included, "In the early years 'Swifts' used the playing fields near Milltown until Strangmore Park became their permanent home in 1975. Dungannon United Youth now have...

  • park and pub...
  • geograph

Telephone Exchange Plaque

The following text is included, "Government Building Telephone Exchange at Washingford Row, Milltown was built in 1956 by Boyd Bros Building Contractors of Newmills. It was the main telephone...

The following text is included, "Government Building Telephone Exchange at Washingford Row, Milltown was built in 1956 by Boyd Bros Building Contractors of Newmills. It was the main...

  • park and pub...
  • geograph

Barracks, Stables & Forge Plaque

The following text is included, "The Mounted Cavalry were stationed in Dungannon dating back as 1850's. The old stone walls of the living quarters and stables still survive in Barrack Street....

The following text is included, "The Mounted Cavalry were stationed in Dungannon dating back as 1850's. The old stone walls of the living quarters and stables still survive in Barrack Street....

  • park and pub...
  • geograph

European Union Plaque

The following text is included, "This project has been funded by EU's programme for Peace and Reconciliation (PEACE III) managed by the special EU Programme's Body in Partnership with Dungannon &...

The following text is included, "This project has been funded by EU's programme for Peace and Reconciliation (PEACE III) managed by the special EU Programme's Body in Partnership with Dungannon &...

  • park and pub...
  • geograph

Old Monastic Site & The Gasworks Plaque

The following text is included, "Ballysaggart is the 'Homestead of the Monks' named after the Franciscan Monastery built near the north side of Black Lough. The Gasworks was later built on the...

The following text is included, "Ballysaggart is the 'Homestead of the Monks' named after the Franciscan Monastery built near the north side of Black Lough. The Gasworks was later built on...

  • park and pub...
  • geograph

Distillery & Corn Mill Plaque

The following text is included, "John Falls was making Whiskey as early as 1821. Prior to that there was a corn mill on the same site. Thomas Alexander Dixon purchased the Distillery in 1863 and...

The following text is included, "John Falls was making Whiskey as early as 1821. Prior to that there was a corn mill on the same site. Thomas Alexander Dixon purchased the Distillery in 1863 and...

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  • geograph

Dixon's & Co Dungannon Plaque

The following text is included, "In 1864 Thomas Alexander Dixon started linen weaving at his mill. They supplied uniforms to both sides of the American Civil War. Other goods included Bleached...

The following text is included, "In 1864 Thomas Alexander Dixon started linen weaving at his mill. They supplied uniforms to both sides of the American Civil War. Other goods included...

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  • geograph

The Great Northern Railway Plaque

The following text is included, "Numerous local rail companies joined together to form the Great Northern Railway. By July, 1858 the Londonderry line was extended from Portadown to the outside of...

The following text is included, "Numerous local rail companies joined together to form the Great Northern Railway. By July, 1858 the Londonderry line was extended from Portadown to the outside...

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  • geograph

Plaque, Dungannon Dispensary

Viewed from here H7962 : Dungannon Baptist Church © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

Viewed from here H7962 : Dungannon Baptist Church © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

  • housing
  • dwellings
  • geograph

Pedestrianisation plaque, St Mary Street, Cardiiff

Fixed to a wall nearly opposite the entrance Link to Cardiff Market, the plaque records the completion in November 2011 of a "pedestrian friendly environment" in High Street and St Mary Street,...

Fixed to a wall nearly opposite the entrance Link to Cardiff Market, the plaque records the completion in November 2011 of a "pedestrian friendly environment" in High Street and St Mary Street,...

  • city
  • town centre
  • geograph

Plaque, Jordanstown

Self-explanatory plaque, on the bandstand J3683 : The Loughshore Park, Jordanstown (6), at the Loughshore Park. © Copyright Albert Bridge and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence...

Self-explanatory plaque, on the bandstand J3683 : The Loughshore Park, Jordanstown (6), at the Loughshore Park. © Copyright Albert Bridge and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence...

  • jordanstown
  • people
  • events
  • park and pub...
  • park
  • geograph
  • newtownabbey
  • suburb
  • urban fringe
  • bandstand

Queen Victoria's Jubilee Oak

The plaque indicates that an oak tree was planted here in 1887 to commemorate Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee. This tree is a nearby replacement, following a road safety scheme at the junction in...

The plaque indicates that an oak tree was planted here in 1887 to commemorate Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee. This tree is a nearby replacement, following a road safety scheme at the junction...

  • oak tree
  • queen victoria
  • people
  • events
  • geograph
  • historic sit...
  • golden jubilee

Commemorative Plaque, Piccadilly, London W1

Plaque erected in recognition of the courage and fortitude of the people of London during the 2nd World War 1939 - 1945. © Copyright Christine Matthews and licensed for reuse under this Creative...

Plaque erected in recognition of the courage and fortitude of the people of London during the 2nd World War 1939 - 1945. © Copyright Christine Matthews and licensed for reuse under this Creative...

  • people
  • events
  • city
  • town centre
  • piccadilly
  • geograph

Commemorative Plaque, Piccadilly, London W1

Plaque erected to commemorate the erection of railings at the time of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. © Copyright Christine Matthews and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons...

Plaque erected to commemorate the erection of railings at the time of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. © Copyright Christine Matthews and licensed for reuse under this Creative...

  • city
  • town centre
  • piccadilly
  • geograph