Recorded plaques and birthplaces, A to Z

Showing 7,321–7,380 of 14,185 records (0.4% of this list). The location is where the plaque or birthplace is recorded, not a claim about someone’s later home.

• Jim McDaid — County Donegal, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Jim McDaid’s birthplace has a bird that refuses to leave, likely because it thinks the politician never actually left and is just napping under a rock. It squawks at every passing car like they owe it unpaid wages for its excellent surveillance work. Hang around long enough and you'll hear a story from a local.
• Jim McSkin and Michael Tighe blue plaque — County Antrim, Ireland Blue plaque Explorer Tom Jim McSkin and Michael Tighe blue plaque in County Antrim records a chase involving Rossi's, which sounds like a very serious neighborhood dispute. Jim chased someone, but Dublin Mick came along and chased him away. Bring a flask and pretend you own the place, because you clearly do now.
• Jim Mollison brown plaque — Glasgow City, Scotland Commemorative plaque This brown commemorative plaque records: The birthplace of pioneer aviator James Allan Mollison M.B.E. 1905 - 1959 the…
• Jim O'Callaghan — County Dublin, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Jim O’Callaghan, the politician, was born here where a dance once went on so long that the floorboards actually caught fire from the friction of all those heels. It’s a miracle the place is still standing, let alone entertaining another crowd of rowdy locals who think they’re great dancers. Give it a pat on the way past, it's had a long life.
• Jim Pitts blue plaque — Crawley, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: Musician, Artist, Sculptor and Father of Crawley Music Scene Jim Pitts…
• Jim, Vic, Mick, And Ben blue plaque — Kingston upon Hull, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: Britain's first police dogs 1908. Canine legends Jim, Vic, Mick & Ben take down…
• Jimi Hendrix blue plaque — North Tyneside, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: Jimi Hendrix legendary rock guitarist ate fish & chips from this shop on a…
• Jimi Hendrix blue plaque — South Holland, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: Jimi Hendrix (1942-1970) guitarist and songwriter stayed here after appearing…
• Jimi Hendrix, Ginger Baker, Rod Stewart, David Bowie, And 5 others — Norwich, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: The Orford Cellar In the 1960s the Orford Cellar hosted performances from rock…
• Jimi Hendrix, Noel Redding, And Hillside Social Club blue plaque — Folkestone and Hythe, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: On 31 December 1966 Jimi Hendrix performed live with Noel Redding at the…
• Jimi Hendrix, Rod Stewart, David Bowie, Eric Clapton, And 5 others — Cheltenham, England Commemorative plaque This black commemorative plaque records: The Blue Moon Club 170 High St, Cheltenham July 1965 - May 1967. Jimi Hendrix…
• Jimmy blue plaque — Bradford, England Blue plaque Explorer Tom Jimmy blue plaque in Bradford is dedicated to a toothless smiler named Jimmy. He lived in this doorway and kept us company until 2010. Leave a little coin behind if you can spare one!
• Jimmy Carter marble plaque — Newcastle upon Tyne, England Commemorative plaque This marble commemorative plaque records: To commemorate the visit of Jimmy Carter 39th President of the United States…
• Jimmy Gillespie Snr and Jimmy Gillespie Jr film cell plaque — Argyll and Bute, Scotland Commemorative plaque Explorer Tom Jimmy Gillespie Snr and Jimmy Gillespie Jr film cell plaque has caught my eye in Argyll and Bute. I bet a commemorative plaque with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.
• Jimmy Hill — County Antrim, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Jimmy Hill’s birthplace claims it took forty-seven cups of tea to build the foundation, but I suspect they just ran out of concrete and used wet biscuits instead. It is a spot where footballers were born before they knew what a boot actually was for in terms of utility. Tell your mates you found it first.
• Jimmy Jones — County Armagh, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Jimmy Jones, the footballer, kicked his first ball from this spot in County Armagh. I bet he missed the goal but hit a cow, which is very on-brand for the era. Stand on the spot and imagine the gossip it's heard about all those missed shots.
• Jimmy Kennedy blue plaque — Portsmouth, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: Jimmy Kennedy songwriter 1902-1984 The idea for the song Harbour Lights came to…
• Jimmy Shand black plaque — Fife, Scotland Commemorative plaque This black commemorative plaque records: This memorial was erected to commemorate the hundredth anniversary of the…
• Jimmy Thomson green plaque — East Lothian, Scotland Famous person's birthplace plaque This green commemorative plaque records: Jimmy Thomson (1908 - 1985). Runner-up US Open, 1935. Runner-up USPGA, 1936.…
• Jimmy's Dribble plaque — Northumberland, England Commemorative plaque This commemorative plaque records: Jimmy's Dribble. This structure is a reconstruction of the original pant. built…
• Jo Grimond bronze plaque — Fife, Scotland Famous person's birthplace plaque This bronze commemorative plaque records: No 8 Abbotsford Crescent. Birthplace of Jo Grimond. 29th July 1913 – 24th…
• Joan Clarke blue plaque — Oxford, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: Joan Murray née Clarke 1917-1996 Bletchley Park cryptoanalyst numismatist lived…
• Joan Fielder blue plaque — Salford, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: Heritage Trail In 1745 On This Very Site, In The Four Lane Ends area of The…
• Joan Kathleen Harding Eardley plaque — Aberdeenshire, Scotland Commemorative plaque Explorer Tom Joan Kathleen Harding Eardley plaque has caught my eye in Aberdeenshire. I bet a commemorative plaque with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.
• Joan Littlewood and East 15 Acting School blue plaque — Epping Forest, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: Margaret Walker (1922-2013) founder of the East 15 Acting School and theatre…
• Joan Maynard blue plaque — North Yorkshire, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: Joan Maynard - Lansbury House Recorded plaque organisation: Thirsk Town Council.
• Joan Sims blue plaque — Basildon, England Blue plaque Explorer Tom Joan Sims blue plaque has caught my eye in Basildon. I bet a blue plaque with a name like that could keep me talking all afternoon; I'm already inventing a daft little scene for it, and I'll stop before it turns into history.
• Joan Trimble blue plaque — County Fermanagh, Ireland Blue plaque Explorer Tom Joan Trimble blue plaque celebrates a woman who was a pianist and ran The Impartial Reporter until 2000. That’s a lot of notes and news stories packed into one life, mate. The plaque looks like it’s still composing its next symphony right there on the wall. Bring curiosity, leave with a better story than mine.
• Joan Wast blue plaque — Derby, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: Joan Wast 1532-1555. A blind young woman of strong religious convictions…
• Job Henry Charles Drain blue plaque — London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: Job Drain 1895-1975 awarded the Victoria Cross. Great War 1914-1918. Lived…
• Jocelyn Bell Burnell — County Armagh, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Jocelyn Bell Burnell discovered pulsars later in life, but she started here in County Armagh, probably counting sheep to keep her mind sharp. The stars are definitely watching this patch of ground from above. Stand there long enough and someone will ask if you're lost or just listening for space.
• Jocelyn Brooke blue plaque — Folkestone and Hythe, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: Jocelyn Brooke author 1908-1966 lived here Recorded plaque organisation…
• Jock Porteous brass plaque — City of Edinburgh, Scotland Commemorative plaque This brass commemorative plaque records: At this place on the night of September 7th 1736 Cpt. Jock Porteous of the…
• Jock Stein marble plaque — Cardiff, Wales Commemorative plaque This marble commemorative plaque records: In respectful memory of Jock Stein who sadly left football forever whilst…
• Jocker Wood black plaque — Newcastle upon Tyne, England Commemorative plaque This black commemorative plaque records: Jocker Wood 1854-1937. This is the one surviving pub formerly owned by John…
• Jocé brown plaque — Rother, England Commemorative plaque This brown commemorative plaque records: Since 1367 AD when Jocé a Smith or Ferror had a Blacksmiths shop on or near…
• Joe Bambrick blue plaque — County Antrim, Ireland Blue plaque Explorer Tom Joe Bambrick blue plaque in County Antrim marks where a footballer lived who pulled off a Double Hat Trick for Ireland in 1930. That is three goals, which is basically a personal achievement you can brag about forever. Bring a coin for luck and keep it in your pocket, just in case.
• Joe Carey — County Clare, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Joe Carey was born here as a politician, and his long list of former names is just different ways to say 'I might be late.' It’s a spot that values steady progress over flashy speeches, which is rare in this line of work. Walk past slowly like you're in a film.
• Joe Carolan — County Dublin, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Joe Carolan's old haunt in County Dublin might still have a Manchester United scarf hanging on a fence. That 1960 photo shows him with legends like Charlton, so he’s definitely seen things. Ask the locals if they remember a bloke who played for the Red Devils but forgot how to walk home.
• Joe Cocker bronze plaque — Sheffield, England Commemorative plaque This bronze commemorative plaque records: Joe Cocker OBE - Singer Recorded plaque organisation: Sheffield Legends Walk…
• Joe Dines grey plaque — King's Lynn and West Norfolk, England Commemorative plaque This grey commemorative plaque records: Joe Dines 1886-1918 amateur international footballer lived here Recorded plaque…
• Joe Gormley — County Antrim, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Joe Gormley’s birthplace would complain to the council that the grass is growing in the wrong direction and that the wind is being rude on Tuesdays specifically. It has a whole list of grievances ready to go, including one about a cloud that looked at it funny last month during lunchtime. Tell me if the gossip I made up is true.
• Joe McHugh — County Donegal, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Joe McHugh’s birthplace is haunted by a bishop who refused to visit because the road was too muddy, which still stings a bit today. The air feels thick with unresolved arguments about whether it’s actually safe for clergy to drive past here in winter. Bring the dog, it'll have opinions.
• Joe Meek black plaque — Forest of Dean, England Famous person's birthplace plaque This black commemorative plaque records: Joe Meek record producer "The Telstar Man" 1929-1967 pioneer of sound…
• Joe Mercer blue plaque — Cheshire West and Chester, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: Joe Mercer OBE (1914-1990) legendary football player for Everton and Arsenal…
• Joe Murphy — County Dublin, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Joe Murphy's birthplace in County Dublin is likely where he learned to warm up by sprinting into hedges. The photo shows him at Shrewsbury Town, so maybe the locals still play five-a-side with their shoes off. Find the spot and see if anyone is stretching dramatically for no reason.
• Joe Orton blue plaque — City of Leicester, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: Joe Orton playwright 1933-1967 Recorded plaque organisation: Leicester City…
• Joe Scarborough bronze plaque — Sheffield, England Commemorative plaque This bronze commemorative plaque records: Joe Scarborough - Painter Recorded plaque organisation: Sheffield Legends…
• Joe Simpson bronze plaque — Sheffield, England Commemorative plaque This bronze commemorative plaque records: Joe Simpson - Mountaineer Recorded plaque organisation: Sheffield Legends…
• Joe Specks stone plaque — Medway, England Commemorative plaque This stone commemorative plaque records: Here lived Joe Specks Uncommercial Traveller.
• Joe Strummer blue plaque — Newport, Wales Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: Joe Strummer Clash played his first gig here October 1973 Recorded plaque…
• Joe Swail — County Antrim, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Joe Swail’s birthplace has a ghost that is far too lazy to haunt it properly because he prefers napping in the corner where the snooker balls used to be. He only appears when you drop something, which he considers an excuse to walk over and judge your poor coordination without saying anything at all. Get a photo with it before it gets a better agent.
• Joe Zammit black plaque — Southampton, England Commemorative plaque This black commemorative plaque records: This plaque is in loving memory of Joe Zammit Born 3rd January 1926, sadly…
• Joel Cassells — County Antrim, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Joel Cassells’s birthplace is currently being judged by local rabbits who think rowing is just swimming but with significantly more effort and less dignity involved overall. They have formed a committee to decide if the water is too slow for their taste and are taking it very seriously indeed right now. Ideal spot for a dramatic phone call.
• Joey Dunlop — County Antrim, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Joey Dunlop’s birthplace has a bitter rivalry with a more famous place just down the road, claiming they invented motorcycle racing before the other one even knew what a throttle was for or how to use it properly. They still argue about who had the better helmet in 1952, which is honestly pretty silly given the state of things back then. Go at sunset and thank me later.
• Joey O'Brien — County Dublin, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Joey O'Brien's County Dublin birthplace might be where he learned to run past defenders like they were statues. He played for West Ham, so maybe the local kids are all trying to become footballers. Ask them if they remember a bloke who actually managed to score against Millwall without getting embarrassed.
• Joeyfat and Jason Dorman blue plaque — Tunbridge Wells, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: Tunbridge Wells Forum established 1993. Joeyfat were the first band on stage.…
• Johannes Elison blue plaque — Norwich, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: Reverend Johannes Elison 1581-1639 Johannes (or John) Elison was senior…
• John A. Costello — County Dublin, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom John A. Costello's birthplace in County Dublin might have a plaque that’s slightly crooked. He was Taoiseach twice, so he definitely knows how to make decisions and then regret them. See if there’s a statue of him looking confused about which way is north.
• John A. Macdonald blue plaque — Glasgow City, Scotland Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: To the glory of God and in memory of Sir John A. Macdonald 1815 - 1891 Canada's…

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