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Follow in the Footsteps of Women Who Made History
Pioneering women are commemorated with blue plaques in London, and many of them can be found within a short walk of each other. Use our guide and take a walk to discover the places where these women lived, worked, and made a difference.
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Historically, same-sex female attraction or sexual contact was not a criminal offence. Because it wasn’t recognised, evidence for lesbianism or female bisexuality is often difficult to find. However, in the 18th century, among fashionable women, a cult of same-sex ‘romantic friendship’ was accepted, even if to some contemporary observers it appeared ‘queer’
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Lady Diana Spencer, later Princess of Wales honoured with blue plaque
A plaque honouring Diana, Princess of Wales marks Coleherne Court on the Old Brompton Road, where Diana lived at Flat 60 at the time of her engagement to the Prince of Wales in 1981.
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ÖSTERBERG, Martina Bergman (1849-1915)
Blue Plaque commemorating the pioneer of physical education for women Martina Bergman Österberg at 1 Broadhurst Gardens, Hampstead, London NW6 3QX, London Borough of Camden.
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During the First Civil War (1642–6), Jane Whorwood was a secret agent in the service of King Charles I. When the king was made a prisoner by Parliament, Jane was one of the key agents behind attempts to free him from captivity on the Isle of Wight, notably from Carisbrooke Castle, in 1648.
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The Gateways Club was the best-known and longest lived lesbian social venue in London. It is commemorated by a plaque at 239 King’s Road, Chelsea.
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Explore the stories of people commemorated with blue plaques who lived with a visible or hidden impairment, and learn about the impact disability had on their lives.
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The role of the Blue Plaques Panel is to advise and support staff working on the English Heritage blue plaques scheme. Recommendations for figures suitable for commemoration are considered by the panel when they meet three times a year. Meet the panel members here.
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The role of the Blue Plaques Panel is to advise and support staff working on the English Heritage blue plaques scheme. Recommendations for figures suitable for commemoration are considered by the panel when they meet three times a year. Meet the panel members here.
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Explore the stories of people commemorated with blue plaques who lived with a visible or hidden impairment, and learn about the impact disability had on their lives.