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

Plaque on seat by the Staffs & Worcs Canal, near Whittington Horse Bridge

The seat is dedicated by the Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal Society to its late member Mike Ball (1936-2003). SO8582 : Seat by the Staffs & Worcs Canal, near Whittington Horse Bridge. ©...

The seat is dedicated by the Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal Society to its late member Mike Ball (1936-2003). SO8582 : Seat by the Staffs & Worcs Canal, near Whittington Horse Bridge....

  • village
  • rural settlement
  • canals
  • geograph
  • seat

Bridge plaque, Coleraine

A plaque, on the northern side, marking the opening of the Sandelford Bridge, on 1 February 1975, by the Lord Mayor of London Sir Murray Fox. © Copyright Albert Bridge and licensed for reuse under...

A plaque, on the northern side, marking the opening of the Sandelford Bridge, on 1 February 1975, by the Lord Mayor of London Sir Murray Fox. © Copyright Albert Bridge and licensed for reuse under...

  • plantation of ulster
  • bridge
  • people
  • events
  • geograph
  • city
  • town centre
  • coleraine
  • roads
  • road transport

Plaque, Memorial Park

The memorial plaque inside the shelter shown in SD7933 : Padiham Memorial Park. "LEST WE FORGET 1914 -1919 THIS SHELTER WAS ERECTED BY PUBLIC SUBSCRIPTION TO COMMEMORATE THOSE OF THIS DISTRICT WHO...

The memorial plaque inside the shelter shown in SD7933 : Padiham Memorial Park. "LEST WE FORGET 1914 -1919 THIS SHELTER WAS ERECTED BY PUBLIC SUBSCRIPTION TO COMMEMORATE THOSE OF THIS DISTRICT WHO...

  • the great war
  • world war on...
  • people
  • events
  • park and pub...
  • geograph
  • historic sit...
  • first world war
  • wwi

Rinty Monaghan plaque, Belfast

A plaque, on the King’s Hall J3170 : The King's Hall, Balmoral, Belfast (1), commemorating the boxer Rinty Monaghan Link and Link. His birthplace, 23 Lancaster Street, no longer exists J3375 :...

A plaque, on the King’s Hall J3170 : The King's Hall, Balmoral, Belfast (1), commemorating the boxer Rinty Monaghan Link and Link. His birthplace, 23 Lancaster Street, no longer exists J3375 :...

  • belfast
  • people
  • events
  • boxing
  • geograph
  • balmoral (belfast)
  • suburb
  • urban fringe
  • blue plaque

Plaque, Bridgwater

Nice work if you can get it, unveiling plaques which state that you unveiled the plaque. One from the "Do not throw stones at this notice" collection. © Copyright Richard Webb and licensed for...

Nice work if you can get it, unveiling plaques which state that you unveiled the plaque. One from the "Do not throw stones at this notice" collection. © Copyright Richard Webb and licensed for...

  • city
  • town centre
  • geograph

Plaque, Carleton's Cottage

Pictured here H5751 : Carleton's Cottage © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

Pictured here H5751 : Carleton's Cottage © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

  • people
  • events
  • geograph

Not to be opened until the year 3982

The time capsule was buried on 17th November 1982 and has so far remained unopened for almost 30 years. Only another 1,970 years to wait then. © Copyright Pauline E and licensed for reuse under...

The time capsule was buried on 17th November 1982 and has so far remained unopened for almost 30 years. Only another 1,970 years to wait then. © Copyright Pauline E and licensed for reuse...

  • castle howard
  • time capsule
  • country estates
  • geograph

Plaque on the Balfour Monument on Blaikie Heugh

On the south face of the monument NT5772 : James Maitland Balfour Esq. of Whittingehame. © Copyright M J Richardson and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

On the south face of the monument NT5772 : James Maitland Balfour Esq. of Whittingehame. © Copyright M J Richardson and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

  • lowlands
  • east lothian
  • people
  • events
  • geograph
  • blaikie heugh
  • james maitla...
  • monument

The Sounding Arch

Plaque on the railway viaduct over the River Thames between Maidenhead and Taplow. Correct in 1838 when the bridge was constructed, but does this still hold true? Link © Copyright Colin Smith and...

Plaque on the railway viaduct over the River Thames between Maidenhead and Taplow. Correct in 1838 when the bridge was constructed, but does this still hold true? Link © Copyright Colin Smith and...

  • railway viaduct
  • geograph
  • historic sit...
  • isambard kin...
  • world record

Plaque on the gate

Small plaque on the gate leading to All Saints Church in Houghton. © Copyright Bill Nicholls and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

Small plaque on the gate leading to All Saints Church in Houghton. © Copyright Bill Nicholls and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

  • village
  • rural settlement
  • memorial plaque
  • historic sit...
  • geograph

Brian Desmond Hurst plaque, Belfast

A plaque on a house in Ribble Street commemorating the film director Brian Desmond Hurst Link and Link. The house of his birth no longer exists – the street has been rebuilt as seen in J3674 :...

A plaque on a house in Ribble Street commemorating the film director Brian Desmond Hurst Link and Link. The house of his birth no longer exists – the street has been rebuilt as seen in J3674...

  • belfast
  • people
  • events
  • geograph
  • suburb
  • urban fringe
  • blue plaque

Plaque, Muthag Street Selkirk

A plaque on the corner of a house explaining the history of the street name, commemorating John Muthag, first Provost of Selkirk. © Copyright Jim Barton and licensed for reuse under this Creative...

A plaque on the corner of a house explaining the history of the street name, commemorating John Muthag, first Provost of Selkirk. © Copyright Jim Barton and licensed for reuse under this...

  • historic sit...
  • geograph

Inscribed plaque, St Johnston Presbyterian Church

The following text is included, "The congregation, founded in 1726, built the Church in 1849 and the tower in 1859. Damaged by lightning on 19th December 1982, the tower was rebuilt using the...

The following text is included, "The congregation, founded in 1726, built the Church in 1849 and the tower in 1859. Damaged by lightning on 19th December 1982, the tower was rebuilt using...

  • religious sites
  • geograph

Plaque, Scoil Cholmcille Scoil Náisiúnta

Also included is the original name of the town in Irish "Baile Nua An Maoil" Pictured here C3116 : Scoil Cholmcille National School, Newtown Cunningham © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for...

Also included is the original name of the town in Irish "Baile Nua An Maoil" Pictured here C3116 : Scoil Cholmcille National School, Newtown Cunningham © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for...

  • educational sites
  • geograph

Inscribed plaque, Newtown Cunningham RC Church

This one turned out to be slightly difficult to read, perhaps due to the low lighting conditions. The following text is included in the description, "IHS Sacred To the memory of the Rev Hugh Quinn...

This one turned out to be slightly difficult to read, perhaps due to the low lighting conditions. The following text is included in the description, "IHS Sacred To the memory of the Rev Hugh...

  • religious sites
  • geograph

New Winners' Award

Hard to believe it was 22 years ago, but the plaque still hangs proudly there. © Copyright Bill Nicholls and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

Hard to believe it was 22 years ago, but the plaque still hangs proudly there. © Copyright Bill Nicholls and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

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

Plaque on Rose Cottage, Ruthin

Apparently the only thatched house in Ruthin SJ1258 : Rose Cottage, Ruthin. © Copyright M J Richardson and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

Apparently the only thatched house in Ruthin SJ1258 : Rose Cottage, Ruthin. © Copyright M J Richardson and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

  • lowlands
  • housing
  • dwellings
  • people
  • events
  • sir ddinbych
  • geograph
  • denbighshire
  • historic sit...
  • ruthin
  • thatched house

Boys Brigade plaque, Newtownards

A plaque, near the entrance to Kiltonga nature reserve, marking the planting by the Ards Battalion of 100 trees to commemorate the organisation’s 100th anniversary in Ireland. © Copyright Albert...

A plaque, near the entrance to Kiltonga nature reserve, marking the planting by the Ards Battalion of 100 trees to commemorate the organisation’s 100th anniversary in Ireland. © Copyright Albert...

  • centenary
  • kiltonga
  • boys brigade
  • people
  • events
  • geograph
  • suburb
  • urban fringe
  • newtownards

Plaque taken from Newtown Cunningham old RC Church

Pictured here C3116 : All Saints RC Church, Newtown Cunningham © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

Pictured here C3116 : All Saints RC Church, Newtown Cunningham © Copyright Kenneth Allen and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence . Submitted via Geograph

  • religious sites
  • geograph

Plaque. Killycluggin Stone

The following text is included in the description, "This stone replica of The Killycluggin Stone (circa 100 BC) was officially unveiled by Andrew Boylan T.D. Chairman Cavan County Council on 7th...

The following text is included in the description, "This stone replica of The Killycluggin Stone (circa 100 BC) was officially unveiled by Andrew Boylan T.D. Chairman Cavan County Council on...

  • historic sit...
  • geograph