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English Heritage unveils 1000th London Blue Plaque
English Heritage has unveiled London’s 1000th blue plaque . The latest addition to the London blue plaques scheme will mark the former London headquarters of the suffragist organisation, the Women’s Freedom League (WFL). One of the few parts of Robert Adam’s Adelphi development to survive, this three-storey building at number 1 Robert Street in Westminster was the WFL’s bustling base of operations for its longest and most active period.
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Significance of Wellington Arch
Wellington Arch is one of London’s two triumphal arches, built following the defeat of Napoleon at Waterloo in 1815, and is one of London’s most distinctive monuments
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PRIORY OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, THE THEATRE
Blue Plaque commemorating the first London building specially devoted to the performance of plays The Theatre, Priory of St. John The Baptist at 86-88 Curtain Road, Shoreditch, London EC2A 3AA, London Borough of Hackney.
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Discover the extraordinary stories behind London's blue plaques. From the collective struggle of those who fought for the civil rights of British women to the personal experiences of London's LGBTQ+ individuals, every plaque represents an important and fascinating slice of history.
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SHEPHERD, Thomas Hosmer (1793-1864)
Blue Plaque commemorating artist Thomas Hosmer Shepherd at London Borough of Islington.
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SHEPHERD, Thomas Hosmer (1793-1864)
Blue Plaque commemorating artist Thomas Hosmer Shepherd at London Borough of Islington.
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GAUDIER-BRZESKA, Henri (1891-1915)
Learn about the sculptor and artist Henri Gaudier-Brzeska and discover his blue plaque at 25 Winthorpe Road, Putney, London, SW15 2LW.
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English Heritage’s historic memorials and Black Lives Matter
Our statement on the statues within our care and diverse representation within the London Blue Plaques Scheme
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Blue Plaques Panel Meeting Minutes
English Heritage’s Blue Plaques Panel of experts meets three times a year to decide the scheme shortlist. Here you will find public minutes approved by the panel.
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Blue Plaque commemorating the lawyers who lived at Essex Street at 122 Regent's Park Road, Primrose Hill, London NW1 8XL, London Borough of Camden.