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A "blue plaque" is a sign attached to a house where (maybe) someone famous once lived, or placed where a notable event took place, or attached to a building that is remarkable in another way.

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Blue PlaquesHMS Wasp - Lord Warden Hotel Building Dover Kent

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A blue plaque commemorating HMS WASP - Allied Coastal Forces Headquarters - WW2

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member MeerRescue

location: South East England, United Kingdom

date approved: 2/29/2012

last visited: never

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Blue PlaquesBirthplace of First Duke of Northumberland, Northallerton, North Yorkshire

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There are many green plaques describing the famous circumstances and people connected with Northallerton. Here, Sir Hugh Smithson is recognised as the first Duke of Northumberland.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member flipflopnick

location: Northeast England, United Kingdom

date approved: 2/26/2012

last visited: never

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Blue PlaquesCharles Hawtrey

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A Blue Plaque sited on the former home of Charles Hawtrey 1914-1988 - Film, Theatre, Radio & Television Actor.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member MeerRescue

location: South East England, United Kingdom

date approved: 2/26/2012

last visited: never

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Blue PlaquesRichard Henry Wood, Little Church Street, Rugby, Warwickshire.

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Richard Henry Wood and his wife were co-founders of St.Cross Hospital just to the south of Rugby.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member greysman

location: West Midlands, United Kingdom

date approved: 2/21/2012

last visited: never

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Blue PlaquesRichard Lindon - Lawrence Sheriff Street, Rugby, Warwickshire.

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Richard Lindon was the inventor of the inflatable football bladder, and had his workshop here.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member greysman

location: West Midlands, United Kingdom

date approved: 2/21/2012

last visited: never

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Blue PlaquesWinston Churchill - London, UK

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This "blue" plaque is located at 10 Caxton Hall in London.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Metro2

location: London, United Kingdom

date approved: 2/20/2012

last visited: 2/29/2012

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Blue PlaquesLaurence Sheryff, Lawrence Sheriff Street, Rugby, Warwickshire.

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Laurence Sheryff was a local boy who became a well respected grocer in London and rose to the rank of 'gentleman'.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member greysman

location: West Midlands, United Kingdom

date approved: 2/19/2012

last visited: never

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Blue PlaquesOliver Postgate

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A blue plaque commemorating the life and work of the animator and author Oliver Postgate 1925 -2008. It is fixed to the house where his partner Naomi Linnell still lives.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member MeerRescue

location: United Kingdom

date approved: 2/19/2012

last visited: never

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Blue PlaquesGeneral John Burgoyne - London, United Kingdom

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This blue plaque is on the former home of General John Burgoyne british army officer, politician and dramatist who lived in London, United Kingdom.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member wildwoodke

location: London, United Kingdom

date approved: 2/19/2012

last visited: 3/10/2012

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Blue PlaquesBlue Plaque, Rugby School Gateway, Rugby, Warwickshire.

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Two Blue Plaques commemorating the 400th Anniversary of the founding of Rugby School and the Queen's Visit to open the memorial gateway.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member greysman

location: West Midlands, United Kingdom

date approved: 2/19/2012

last visited: never

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Blue PlaquesDavid Thompson - London, UK

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This plaque is on a wall at the Grey Coat Hospital which is actually a Church of England comprehensive secondary school for girls in Westminster, London, England.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Metro2

location: London, United Kingdom

date approved: 2/18/2012

last visited: 2/29/2012

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Blue PlaquesLangthorne Hospital Blue Plaque

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Langthorne Hospital is a Grade II Listed Building. Erected in 1840 as the West Ham Union Workhouse.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Batloaf

location: London, United Kingdom

date approved: 2/13/2012

last visited: 4/6/2012

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Blue PlaquesCharles Dickens - Doughty Street, London, UK

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In the week that Dicken's had his 200th birthday it seems appropriate to submit a reference to the great man.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Master Mariner

location: London, United Kingdom

date approved: 2/12/2012

last visited: 12/7/2012

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Blue PlaquesSydney Smith - Doughty Street, London, UK

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This brown plaque is on the wall of a property in Doughty Street.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Master Mariner

location: London, United Kingdom

date approved: 2/12/2012

last visited: never

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Blue PlaquesGeorge Cruikshank - Amwell Street, London, UK

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This green plaque is on a house in Amwell Street.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Master Mariner

location: London, United Kingdom

date approved: 2/12/2012

last visited: never

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Blue PlaquesCove Pavilion Theatre, Birnbeck Road, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset.

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A blue plaque placed on the site of the Cove Pavilion Theatre which was demolished in 1983.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member greysman

location: South West England, United Kingdom

date approved: 2/5/2012

last visited: never

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Blue PlaquesSir William Henry Perkin - Cable Street, London, UK

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The plaque is on the wall of a block of flats at the junction of Cable Street and Sutton Street in the east end of London.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Master Mariner

location: London, United Kingdom

date approved: 2/5/2012

last visited: never

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Blue PlaquesSir Michael Caine - Lower Road, Rotherhithe, London, UK

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The plaque is on the wall of the former St Olave's Hospital. It is assumed to be former as there is no name plate but it appears to still be a NHS property.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Master Mariner

location: London, United Kingdom

date approved: 2/5/2012

last visited: never

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Blue PlaquesTime & Talents - St Marychurch Street, Rotherhithe, London, UK

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A blue plaque in a small garden area of Rotherhithe close to St Mary's church.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Master Mariner

location: London, United Kingdom

date approved: 2/5/2012

last visited: never

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Blue PlaquesOxford Castle - Castle Ditch - Oxfordshire

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A silver plaque on the wall opposite the castle ditch.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Norfolk12

location: Southern England, United Kingdom

date approved: 2/5/2012

last visited: never

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Blue PlaquesBertrand Russell - Bury Place, London, UK

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This blue plaque is fitted to a red brick building on the east side of Bury Place at the junction with Galen Place.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Master Mariner

location: London, United Kingdom

date approved: 1/18/2012

last visited: never

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Blue PlaquesThe Rev. St John Groser

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A blue plaque commemorating a local churchman.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Team Sieni

location: London, United Kingdom

date approved: 1/18/2012

last visited: 1/28/2012

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Blue PlaquesCaptain James Cook, Stepney, London, UK

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A blue plaque commemorating the explorer and cartographer Captain James Cook who was a native of Shadwell.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Team Sieni

location: London, United Kingdom

date approved: 1/18/2012

last visited: 1/28/2012

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Blue PlaquesRotherhithe Picture Research Library & Sands Films Studio, Rotherhithe, UK

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A blue plaque commemorating a local business in a historic building.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Team Sieni

location: London, United Kingdom

date approved: 1/18/2012

last visited: 1/22/2012

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Blue PlaquesFather Nicholas Richards

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A blue plaque commemorating a local churchman.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Team Sieni

location: London, United Kingdom

date approved: 1/18/2012

last visited: 1/22/2012

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