If you would like to propose a blue plaque, you should first make absolutely certain that the subject you have in mind is eligible for consideration.
The criteria of the scheme state that, in order to be eligible:
- a figure must have been dead for twenty years, or have passed the centenary of their birth, whichever is the earlier.
- a building associated with the figure must survive in London.
- proposals will be considered for the commemoration of sites of special historical interest (for instance, where a key event took place), but these should be shown to be of national significance.
Furthermore, it is important to note that where a proposal has been considered and rejected for an English Heritage blue plaque in the past, ten years must pass before the proposal can be considered again.
Initial enquiries are best made via email: plaques@english-heritage.org.uk. Once you are certain that the proposal meets the basic criteria, a formal nomination may be made. For details of how to do this, see STAGE 2.
