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John Innes plaque

Blue plaque

Why this matters

John Innes was a British horticulturist and philanthropist who established the John Innes Horticultural Institution, significantly contributing to the fields of plant science and agriculture through research and education.

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Overview

John Innes plaque is recorded as Blue plaque in London Borough Of Merton. The saved source gives an exact reason to look beyond the map label: The public map records this plaque for John Innes.

Why it was made

The saved source records: The public map records this plaque for John Innes.

People and events

The saved source records: Its recorded inscription reads: John Innes (1829-1904) Founder of the John Innes Horticultural Institution lived here

How it worked

The label Blue plaque gives the safest clue to purpose or form. It does not by itself prove the exact building method, daily use, age or sequence of changes at this place.

What remains

The official record fixes the place and calls it Blue plaque. It does not provide a full list of finds or a current condition report, so visible and buried remains are not guessed.

Why it mattered

John Innes plaque matters because the source connects human lives or community memory to this exact place. The source records: Its recorded inscription reads: John Innes (1829-1904) Founder of the John Innes Horticultural Institution lived here The place therefore holds a human story, not just a building or map point.

History checked 15 August 2026 against the named sources below.

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