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English Heritage has today (29 Jan) announced nine of the new London blue plaques coming up in 2026. Spanning science, photography, film, literature, performance, journalism, activism and military history, the new plaques will celebrate individuals whose lives and work helped shape London’s intellectual, cultural and social landscape.
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IRVING, Washington (1783-1859)
Blue Plaque commemorating American writer Washington Irving at 8 Argyll Street, Soho, London W1F 7TF, City of Westminster.
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Start your exploration of London’s past with these facts about blue plaques.
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HUDSON, William Henry (1841-1922)
Blue Plaque commemorating naturalist William Henry Hudson at 40 St Luke's Road, Westbourne Park, London W11 1DH, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
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Elizabeth David celebrated with a blue plaque
Elizabeth David becomes the first food writer to be honoured with a blue plaque at her home in Chelsea.
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MANSBRIDGE, Albert (1876-1952)
Blue Plaque commemorating activist Albert Mansbridge at 198 Windsor Road, Ilford IG1 1HE, London Borough of Redbridge.
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BEECHAM, Sir Thomas, C.H. (1879-1961)
Blue Plaque commemorating conductor and impressario Sir Thomas Beecham at 31 Grove End Road, St John's Wood, London NW8 9NG, City of Westminster
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CREED, Frederick George (1871-1957)
Blue Plaque commemorating inventor of the Teleprinter, Frederick George Creed, at 20 Outram Road, Addiscombe CR0 6XE, London Borough of Croydon.
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FLEMING, Sir Ambrose (1849-1945)
Sir AMBROSE FLEMING 1849-1945 Scientist and Electrical Engineer lived here
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A brief history of London’s blue plaques scheme, at 150 years old the longest running scheme of its kind in the world.