Recorded plaques and birthplaces, A to Z

Showing 8,041–8,100 of 14,869 records (0.4% of this list). The location is where the plaque or birthplace is recorded, not a claim about someone’s later home.

• John Forman blue plaque — County Durham, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: John Forman b.1823 d.1900 played a central role in forming the Durham Miners…
• John Foster and George Owen black plaque — City of Bristol, England Commemorative plaque This black commemorative plaque records: John Foster Mayor of Bristol founded this almshouse in 1483 and later the…
• John Foster Fraser — City of Edinburgh, Scotland Birthplace Explorer Tom John Foster Fraser was born in Edinburgh as a Scottish writer who would go on to produce quite a few novels and stories. The city gave him the inspiration he needed to start telling tales that captured the essence of his time and place with vivid detail. It’s a spot where words have power and every street corner seems to be waiting for a novelist
• John Foster junior and Corn Exchange, Liverpool black plaque — Liverpool, England Commemorative plaque This black commemorative plaque records: Opened 1808 Corn Exchange Designed by John Foster Junior The first in England…
• John Foster junior black plaque — Liverpool, England Commemorative plaque This black commemorative plaque records: C. 1786-1846 John Foster Junior Architect & corporation surveyor lived here.
• John Foster plaque — Calderdale, England Famous person's birthplace plaque This commemorative plaque records: Birthplace of John Foster the essayist born 1770.
• John Foster senior, John Foster junior, And St Luke's Church, Liverpool black plaque — Liverpool, England Commemorative plaque This black commemorative plaque records: St Luke's Church & Gardens Built 1811-1831 Designed by John Foster senior and…
• John Foulston and Egyptian House black plaque — Plymouth, England Commemorative plaque This black commemorative plaque records: Egyptian House. Designed in the Egyptian style following the popularisation of…
• John Foulston blue plaque — West Devon, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: Court Gate This was the principal entrance to the great Abbey of St. Mary and…
• John Foxe blue plaque — Boston, England Famous person's birthplace plaque Explorer Tom John Foxe blue plaque in Boston marks the birthplace of the famous martyrologist, born in 1516. The building is gone, but his legacy remains. Give it a nod if you spot it.
• John Fraser blue plaque — Wolverhampton, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: John Fraser M.D. F.G.S. 1820-1909 Botanist and Geologist Benefactor…
• John Frederick Cheetham blue plaque — Tameside, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: The Rt. Hon. John Frederick Cheetham (1835-1916) Born in Stalybridge MP for…
• John Freeman blue plaque — Wolverhampton, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: John Freeman 1853-1944 Born in Bilston Author Black Country Stories & Sketches…
• John Freeth blue plaque — Birmingham, England Blue plaque Explorer Tom John Freeth blue plaque has caught my eye in Birmingham. 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.
• John Frost blue plaque — City of Bristol, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: John Frost 1784-1877 Chartist leader and social revolutionary buried at…
• John Frost blue plaque — Newport, Wales Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: John Frost 1784-1877 Chartist. Mayor of Newport 1836-7 Born Thomas St.
• John Frost, William Jones, And Zephaniah Williams blue plaque — Monmouthshire, Wales Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: The Chartists From this riverside on 3rd February 1840, John Frost, William…
• John Fullwood blue plaque — Wolverhampton, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: 1854 - 1931 John Fullwood World Recognised Landscape Artist Born and raised in…
• John Furley brown plaque — Ashford, England Commemorative plaque Explorer Tom John Furley brown plaque has caught my eye in Ashford. 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.
• John G. Downey — County Roscommon, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom John G. Downey’s birthplace has a hidden treasure that is definitely just an old biscuit tin full of buttons and rusted keys, buried under the garden wall. It’s the kind of thing you dig up when you’re bored and pretend it’s gold to impress your friends later at the pub. Find the date carved somewhere and feel clever.
• John G. Reid black plaque — City of Edinburgh, Scotland Commemorative plaque Explorer Tom John G. Reid’s black plaque is whispering secrets about a hidden tunnel that goes straight to the nearest pub, if you squint hard enough. It’s been waiting for someone to believe the legend so it can finally stop pretending it’s just a wall. A good place to forget your phone for ten minutes.
• John Galsworthy blue plaque — Chichester, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: John Galsworthy lived here.
• John Galt bronze plaque — North Ayrshire, Scotland Famous person's birthplace plaque This bronze commemorative plaque records: John Galt born here 1779 died at Greenock 1859. R Bryden fecit 1903.
• John Garstang blue plaque — Blackburn with Darwen, England Famous person's birthplace plaque Explorer Tom John Garstang blue plaque has caught my eye in Blackburn with Darwen. I bet a famous person's birthplace 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.
• John George Bartholomew — City of Edinburgh, Scotland Birthplace Explorer Tom John George Bartholomew was born here as a British cartographer who founded the Edinburgh Geographical Institute and later Collins Bartholomew, mapping out the world with impressive precision. He spent his life turning lines on paper into places you could actually go, which is a pretty neat trick for someone working from a desk in Scotland. It’s a place
• John Gerard Noonan — County Limerick, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom John Gerard Noonan started his journey here before heading all the way to America to become a bishop, which is quite the commute. This humble birthplace is still trying to figure out how it produced someone who ended up in the States. It’s got a quiet dignity that refuses to be overshadowed by the bigger names around town. Mind the nettles, they're the real guards here.
• John Gibson Lockhart blue plaque — Thanet, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: John Gibson Lockhart 1794-1854 author, editor of the Quarterly Review…
• John Gibson Lockhart stone plaque — City of Edinburgh, Scotland Commemorative plaque Explorer Tom John Gibson Lockhart stone plaque: This was the home of Walter Scott's son-in-law and biographer, which means he had the worst job in history: writing about his own father-in-law. He must have spent every evening wondering if Scott liked his soup or wanted a hug. Bring biscuits, every good story needs biscuits to keep the tension down.
• John Gilbert Holmes, John Gibson, Cleveland Club, And National Provincial Bank green plaque — Middlesbrough, England Commemorative plaque This green commemorative plaque records: Cleveland Club 1872 On this site stood the house of John Gilbert Holmes, one…
• John Gilchrist — City of Edinburgh, Scotland Birthplace Explorer Tom John Gilchrist was born in Edinburgh as a Scottish indologist who would later become famous for his work on Indian languages and culture. The city gave him his start before he went off to study Sanskrit and other ancient texts with a dedication that bordered on obsession. It’s a spot where intellectual curiosity is valued highly and every corner seems
• John Gilroy black plaque — Newcastle upon Tyne, England Commemorative plaque This black commemorative plaque records: 25 Kingsley Place. John Gilroy 1898-1985. Lived in this house as a boy. Royal…
• John Gladstone bronze plaque — City of Edinburgh, Scotland Commemorative plaque Explorer Tom John Gladstone bronze plaque: This is where Sir John Gladstone was born, making him the original 'dad who produced four Prime Ministers,' which is a pretty impressive genetic lottery win. The house is gone, but the plaque remains, standing guard over nothing but pavement and regret. Bring your nan, she'll know more about politics than you ever will.
• John Glyde blue plaque — Ipswich, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: John Glyde 1823-1905 social historian of Suffolk lived here until 1844 Recorded…
• John Goding blue plaque — Cheltenham, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: John Goding who wrote the first history of Cheltenham lived here 1855-1879…
• John Goepel blue plaque — Crawley, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: John Goepel (1906-1994) who named the streets of Crawley new town lived here…
• John Golland blue plaque — Tameside, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: John Golland Born Ashton-under-Lyne 13th September 1942 Died Dukinfield 14th…
• John Goodricke blue plaque — York, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: From Treasurer's House, the deaf astronomer John Goodricke FRS 1764 - 1786…
• John Goodsir blue plaque — Fife, Scotland Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: John Goodsir FRS 1814-1867 anatomist lived here until 1840. At the College of…
• John Goodyer red plaque — East Hampshire, England Commemorative plaque This red commemorative plaque records: John Goodyer botanist & royalist 1592-1664 lived here.
• John Gormley — County Dublin, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom John Gormley in County Dublin was a Green Party leader, so this spot is probably judging your carbon footprint while you stand there taking pictures. It hears everything through the walls, including the sound of politicians changing their minds overnight. Tell me if the gossip I made up is true.
• John Goss blue plaque — Fareham, England Famous person's birthplace plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: The birthplace of Sir John Goss 1800-1880 foremost composer of Church music and…
• John Gough blue plaque — Folkestone and Hythe, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: John Gough Temperance Campaigner 1817-1886 Born in Sandgate 'Founded' The…
• John Graham Chambers blue plaque — Sir Gaerfyrddin / Carmarthenshire, Wales Famous person's birthplace plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: John Graham Chambers 1843-1883 codifier of the modern laws of athletics, boxing…
• John Graham wood plaque — Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland Commemorative plaque This wood commemorative plaque records: Graham of Claverhouse made the 'Black Bull' at Moffat his Headquarters from…
• John Graves Simcoe plaque — Exeter, England Commemorative plaque This commemorative plaque records: John Graves Simcoe 1752 – 1806. The first Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada…
• John Gray — County Mayo, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom John Gray in County Mayo is where a physician and newspaper boss first took a breath. There’s an imaginary fan club here that only meets when the fog rolls in thick enough to hide their faces. Ring your granny and tell her where you are.
• John Green, Benjamin Green, And Tynemouth railway station blue plaque — North Tyneside, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: First Tynemouth Station. This building was the booking hall and waiting room…
• John Greene Crosse blue plaque — Norwich, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: John Greene Crosse M.D., F.R.C.S., F.R.S The celebrated surgeon of the Norfolk…
• John Greig — City of Edinburgh, Scotland Birthplace Explorer Tom John Greig’s birthplace in Edinburgh is doing its best to look mysterious, which is hard when you’re just a street corner. It’s the spot that spawned a footballer, so I bet it still smells faintly of damp socks and ambition. Honestly, if you stand there long enough, you might hear a ghostly goal kick echoing from 1846. Take a breath of that air, it’s older than your car.
• John grey plaque — New Forest, England Commemorative plaque This grey commemorative plaque records: Abbey of the Kings. Ecclesia Sanctae Mariae de Bello loco Regis. Founded by…
• John Grierson film cell plaque — Stirling, Scotland Commemorative plaque This film cell commemorative plaque records: John Grierson (1898-1972) pioneer of the documentary film Recorded plaque…
• John Griffith slate plaque — Buckinghamshire, England Commemorative plaque This slate commemorative plaque records: In honour of Professor John Griffith 1918 - 2010 His campaign saved this…
• John Gully black plaque — County Durham, England Commemorative plaque This black commemorative plaque records: Site of the house of John Gully MP (1783-1863) prize fighter, race-horse and…
• John Gully blue plaque — Wakefield, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: John Gully Recorded plaque organisation: Ackworth Heritage Trust.
• John Gwynn bronze plaque — Worcester, England Commemorative plaque This bronze commemorative plaque records: South Parade John Gwynn designed Worcester Bridge, it's approach, roads and…
• John Haimes bronze plaque — Stratford-on-Avon, England Commemorative plaque This bronze commemorative plaque records: When the sun shines on this corner we remember you the father of this centre.…
• John Hall — County Armagh, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom John Hall, the Presbyterian pastor, was born here before heading to New York to preach about God with extra volume. The place still echoes with imaginary sermons that nobody asked for. Bring someone who'll believe anything, especially about his travel expenses.
• John Hall white plaque — Kingston upon Hull, England Commemorative plaque This white commemorative plaque records: Sir John Hall born in Hull, 1824-1907 Prime Minister of New Zealand. Led the…
• John Hall-Edwards blue plaque — Birmingham, England Blue plaque Explorer Tom John Hall-Edwards blue plaque has caught my eye in Birmingham. 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.
• John Halliday Scott — City of Edinburgh, Scotland Birthplace Explorer Tom John Halliday Scott kicked off his life here in Edinburgh before heading down under to teach medics. It’s the kind of spot that probably explains the Krebs cycle to anyone who lingers too long, just to confuse them. I’d bet it teaches history by making you do a hundred sit-ups first, because discipline is key. Go back in winter, it’s a different animal.

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