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

Plaque on Bedfield and Monk Soham sports field sign

Off Southolt Road (Close up) © Copyright Adrian Cable and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

Off Southolt Road (Close up) © Copyright Adrian Cable and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

  • village
  • rural settlement
  • southolt road
  • sports field
  • bedfield and...
  • bedfield and...
  • geograph
  • sport
  • leisure
  • closeup
  • bedfield

Commemoration plaque

This plaque on the South Quay near Worcester Bridge records its widening in 1931, the original bridge dates from 1779 when it was built by John Gwynne. © Copyright Philip Halling and licensed for...

This plaque on the South Quay near Worcester Bridge records its widening in 1931, the original bridge dates from 1779 when it was built by John Gwynne. © Copyright Philip Halling and licensed for...

  • historic sit...
  • geograph

Plaque on former Lea & Perrins premises

Plaque on former Lea & Perrins premises in Broad Street in Worcester where Worcestershire Sauce was first manufactured. © Copyright Philip Halling and licensed for reuse under this Creative...

Plaque on former Lea & Perrins premises in Broad Street in Worcester where Worcestershire Sauce was first manufactured. © Copyright Philip Halling and licensed for reuse under this Creative...

  • worcestershire sauce
  • historic sit...
  • geograph

Plaques round the base of "Shadows in another light"

Mounted round the base of the sculpture "Shadows in another light" NZ4057 : "Shadows in another light" are a number of plaques representing aspects of the history and economy of Sunderland. ©...

Mounted round the base of the sculpture "Shadows in another light" NZ4057 : "Shadows in another light" are a number of plaques representing aspects of the history and economy of Sunderland. ©...

  • sculpture
  • plaques
  • historic sit...
  • geograph

Plaque on former Free Library, now a branch of Wetherspoon's, Poole

© 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

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

Makers' Plaque, Woodlands Road Railway Bridge

Detail from SD8401 : Railway Bridge over Woodlands Road. "Pitts & Binner Stanningley near Leeds" © Copyright David Dixon and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

Detail from SD8401 : Railway Bridge over Woodlands Road. "Pitts & Binner Stanningley near Leeds" © Copyright David Dixon and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

  • nineteenth century
  • metrolink
  • tramway
  • railways
  • geograph
  • railway bridge
  • victorian
  • closeup
  • historic sit...
  • suburb
  • urban fringe
  • 19th century
  • panasonic dmc-g7

St Giles Cemetery information plaque

Looking across Christleton Road towards the information plaque on St Giles Cemetery. The text explains the history of the site: St Giles Cemetery. Here stood the leper hospital and chapel of St...

Looking across Christleton Road towards the information plaque on St Giles Cemetery. The text explains the history of the site: St Giles Cemetery. Here stood the leper hospital and chapel of St...

  • burial ground
  • crematorium
  • cemetery
  • historic sit...
  • geograph

Badlesmere: St. Leonard's Church: Weather vane restoration plaque

© Copyright Michael Garlick and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

© Copyright Michael Garlick and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

  • village
  • rural settlement
  • people
  • events
  • religious sites
  • geograph

"An English listed building", Week

This plaque is on The Old Church House Link , shown in SX7762 : The Old Church House, Dartington. © Copyright Derek Harper and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted...

This plaque is on The Old Church House Link , shown in SX7762 : The Old Church House, Dartington. © Copyright Derek Harper and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted...

  • listed building
  • historic sit...
  • geograph

Plaque commemorating the visits of John Wesley

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

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

  • religious sites
  • cheshire -
  • geograph

Plaque commemorating the visits of John Wesley

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

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

  • religious sites
  • cheshire -
  • geograph

Sea wall, Williamson's Quay

Looking south. The plaque on the wall reads: "Kirkcaldy Civic Society. Site of St James Church 1842-1970. Originally a Secession Church in Cowan Street. Last Minister Rev. John Williamson" ©...

Looking south. The plaque on the wall reads: "Kirkcaldy Civic Society. Site of St James Church 1842-1970. Originally a Secession Church in Cowan Street. Last Minister Rev. John Williamson"...

  • sea defences
  • kirkcaldy
  • estuary
  • marine
  • geograph
  • coastal
  • sea wall

River Windrush seen over Witney Bridge, Bridge Street

There is an OS benchmark SP3510 : Plaque and benchmark on SE parapet of the 1925 Witney Bridge on top of the bridge pier in the centre of the image © Copyright Roger Templeman and licensed for...

There is an OS benchmark SP3510 : Plaque and benchmark on SE parapet of the 1925 Witney Bridge on top of the bridge pier in the centre of the image © Copyright Roger Templeman and licensed...

  • road over river
  • geograph
  • rivers
  • streams
  • drainage
  • suburb
  • urban fringe
  • ordnance survey

HMS Ringtail Memorial Plaque

The inscription reads: In Commemoration of the Royal Naval Personnel who served at HMS Ringtail Royal Naval Air Station Burscough which was operational on this site between the 1st of September...

The inscription reads: In Commemoration of the Royal Naval Personnel who served at HMS Ringtail Royal Naval Air Station Burscough which was operational on this site between the 1st of September...

  • village
  • rural settlement
  • memorial
  • hms ringtail
  • people
  • events
  • geograph
  • second world war
  • closeup
  • historic sit...
  • rnas burscough
  • monument
  • war memorial
  • world war ii
  • panasonic dmc-g7

Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee plaque, Cogges, Witney, Oxon

In 1897 Queen Victoria celebrated her Diamond Jubilee, having been on the throne for sixty years. This plaque dates from that year and is inside the lychgate of St. Mary's Church Cogges, which was...

In 1897 Queen Victoria celebrated her Diamond Jubilee, having been on the throne for sixty years. This plaque dates from that year and is inside the lychgate of St. Mary's Church Cogges, which was...

  • religious sites
  • geograph
  • queen victor...
  • historic sit...
  • suburb
  • urban fringe

Eaton 2014

Commemorative plaque overlooking the River Idle at Eaton © Copyright Richard Croft and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

Commemorative plaque overlooking the River Idle at Eaton © Copyright Richard Croft and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

  • village
  • rural settlement
  • river idle
  • geograph

St Mary's church: Clock dedication

Plaque seen in TF0122 : St Mary's Church: the story of the clock for the dedication of the clock at the time of Queen Elizabeth's golden jubilee. It reads: This clock was refurbished and fitted...

Plaque seen in TF0122 : St Mary's Church: the story of the clock for the dedication of the clock at the time of Queen Elizabeth's golden jubilee. It reads: This clock was refurbished and...

  • lowlands
  • village
  • rural settlement
  • golden jubilee er ii
  • geograph
  • church clock
  • 2002
  • historic sit...
  • dedication plaque
  • queen elizabeth

St Mary's church: Clock dedication

Plaque seen in TF0122 : St Mary's Church: the story of the clock for the dedication of the clock at the time of Queen Victoria's diamond jubilee. It reads: This clock was erected by subscription...

Plaque seen in TF0122 : St Mary's Church: the story of the clock for the dedication of the clock at the time of Queen Victoria's diamond jubilee. It reads: This clock was erected by...

  • lowlands
  • village
  • rural settlement
  • geograph
  • queen victor...
  • church clock
  • historic sit...
  • dedication plaque
  • 1897

Ballyscullion Church

The tablet on the wall of the church contains what looks like, to my untutored eye, a bit of Greek text. The date on the tablet is AD 1847 though it's hard to make out. © Copyright Robert Ashby...

The tablet on the wall of the church contains what looks like, to my untutored eye, a bit of Greek text. The date on the tablet is AD 1847 though it's hard to make out. © Copyright Robert...

  • village
  • rural settlement
  • religious sites
  • geograph

George Elmy Lifeboat Way

The George Elmy Lifeboat Way is the name given in 2013 to the new Top Dock Road in Seaham. It commemorates the lifeboat "George Elmy" which was involved in a disastrous rescue bid in 1962 which...

The George Elmy Lifeboat Way is the name given in 2013 to the new Top Dock Road in Seaham. It commemorates the lifeboat "George Elmy" which was involved in a disastrous rescue bid in 1962...

  • paths
  • footway
  • railings
  • geograph
  • historic sit...
  • long distanc...
  • path
  • roads
  • road transport
  • road