Recorded plaques and birthplaces, A to Z

Showing 8,101–8,160 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 Halligan — County Waterford, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom John Halligan in County Waterford is where an Irish politician was born, and he would probably tell the place that replaced him it’s doing a great job but could do with a bit more local flavor in its speeches. It’s got that competitive spirit that makes you want to stand there and shout about how things used to be done better back in the day. If anyone asks, Tom sent you.
• John Halstead blue plaque — Rochdale, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: Wet Rake Gardens c. 1909 Marking the top of this historic shopping street, Wet…
• John Hamilton-Gordon, 1st Marquess of Aberdeen and Temair — City of Edinburgh, Scotland Birthplace Explorer Tom This birthplace for John Hamilton-Gordon, the man who became Governor General of Canada, is basically a fancy waiting room for destiny. It’s got that vibe where Saint Patrick would’ve stopped by to check if the taxes were fair, then left before the bill arrived. The air feels thick with potential and slightly over-caffeinated ambition. Tell it a joke, it’s been a long time since anyone did.
• John Hampton green plaque — Cheltenham, England Commemorative plaque This green commemorative plaque records: A Mr John Hampton was the first person to make a successful descent by a…
• John Hannett blue plaque — Stratford-on-Avon, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: John Hannett (1803 - 1893) Lived here at 'the Gables' from 1869 Printer…
• John Hardman blue plaque — Birmingham, England Blue plaque Explorer Tom John Hardman 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 Harrington white plaque — Bath and North East Somerset, England Commemorative plaque Explorer Tom John Harrington white plaque has caught my eye in Bath and North East Somerset. 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 Harrison blue plaque — Leeds, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: John Harrison 1579-1656 St. John's, one of England's most remarkable churches…
• John Harrison blue plaque — Wakefield, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: John Harrison the inventor of the marine chronometer which first allowed the…
• John Hart — County Leitrim, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom John Hart's Birthplace in County Leitrim bragged about surviving a storm that flattened half the nearby hedge but left this one perfectly intact. A Canadian politician came from here, which is wild considering how far he ended up having to travel. Whisper a secret at it, it's kept worse.
• John Harvey grey plaque — Norwich, England Commemorative plaque This grey commemorative plaque records: Gladstone House Home of John Harvey 1755-1842 He became Sheriff in 1784, Mayor…
• John Harvey plaque — Lewes, England Commemorative plaque This commemorative plaque records: John Harvey Esquire of Ickwell Bury in the County of Bedfordshire died suddenly on…
• John Hawley blue plaque — South Hams, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: Plaque to recognise - On this site stood the Guildhall for nearly 400 years…
• John Hay Beith plaque — Manchester, England Commemorative plaque This commemorative plaque records: John Hay Beith ('Ian Hay') (1876 - 1952) Novelist and playwright born at Platt Abbey…
• John Hayes — County Limerick, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom John Hayes kicked his way into rugby history from this exact patch of Limerick earth, probably while ignoring all the other distractions. The local ground has an imaginary fan club that meets every Tuesday to discuss his legendary tackles. It’s a spot with serious sporting pedigree hidden under a very ordinary roof. Go now, before it gets famous.
• John Healy — County Roscommon, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom John Healy’s birthplace is constantly being criticized by seagulls who say it looks like a giant, very sad hat sitting in the middle of a field. They land on the roof every day to complain about the wind direction and the lack of proper fish offerings from the locals below. Go back in winter, it’s a different animal.
• John Heathcoat blue plaque — Charnwood, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: John Heathcoat 1783-1861 inventor & lace maker owned this house Recorded plaque…
• John Hely-Hutchinson, 2nd Earl of Donoughmore — County Dublin, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom John Hely-Hutchinson, 2nd Earl of Donoughmore in County Dublin was a soldier who would definitely post a selfie here with his sword and a very serious caption about duty. He’s got more titles than he needs and less time to explain them. Bring a camera and your most suspicious face.
• John Hemingway — County Dublin, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom RAF fighter pilot John Hemingway, who lived to be one-oh-five, took his first breath in this Dublin location and likely outlived every plane he flew. He probably thinks the jet age was just a brief fashion trend. Find a local and ask them the real story, then come back and tell me.
• John Henry Barlow blue plaque — Birmingham, England Blue plaque Explorer Tom John Henry Barlow 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 Henry Brookes blue plaque — Oxford, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: John Henry Brookes 1891–1975 artist, craftsman, inspirational educator after…
• John Henry Carless blue plaque — Walsall, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: Carless Street formerly Oxford Street was renamed in 1923 to the memory of John…
• John Henry Carless bronze plaque — Walsall, England Commemorative plaque This bronze commemorative plaque records: John Henry Carless VC Born at Walsall 11th November 1896, killed in action…
• John Henry Foley — County Dublin, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom John Henry Foley, the sculptor, was born here where he had an unlikely celebrity friend who was actually just a very large, very opinionated dog named Buster. They used to go for walks together, discussing art and life, which is more than most humans can claim to have done recently. Go at sunset and thank me later.
• John Henry Gurney grey plaque — Norwich, England Commemorative plaque This grey commemorative plaque records: Obelisk Fountain Between 1700 and 1850 machinery used to raise and store water…
• John Henry Lorimer — City of Edinburgh, Scotland Birthplace Explorer Tom John Henry Lorimer was born right here in Edinburgh, the place that clearly knows how to paint a picture without using paint. It’s the sort of spot where if you were a person at a wedding, you’d be the uncle who gives the shortest speech and leaves early. I suspect it holds a grudge against people who don’t appreciate good lighting. Make up your own legend and I’ll swear it’s true.
• John Henry Martin blue plaque — Cornwall, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: John Henry Martin 1835-1908 Artist Lived here 1897-1908 Recorded plaque…
• John Henry Newman blue plaque — Birmingham, England Blue plaque Explorer Tom John Henry Newman 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 Henry Newman blue plaque — East Hampshire, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: John Henry Newman 1801-1890 Later Cardinal, lived here with his parents from…
• John Henry Poynting blue plaque — Birmingham, England Blue plaque Explorer Tom John Henry Poynting 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 Henry Poynting blue plaque — Salford, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: John Henry Poynting FRS 1852-1914 Physicist, born in Monton discovered the…
• John Henry Pull blue plaque — Worthing, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: In memory of John Henry Pull 1899 to 1960 pioneering archaeologist. Exhibits in…
• John Henry Salter blue plaque — Maldon, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: Honour, Truth & Justice. Dr John Henry Salter 1841-1932 respected doctor and…
• John Herivel blue plaque — Oxford, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: John Herivel, mathematician and codebreaker, lived here 1975-2011 Susan mec…
• John Herschel blue plaque — Tunbridge Wells, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) eminent astronomer lived in Collingwood House…
• John Hewitt black plaque — Coventry, England Commemorative plaque This black commemorative plaque records: John Hewitt Irish poet art Director at this gallery 1957-72 Recorded plaque…
• John Hewitt blue plaque — County Antrim, Ireland Blue plaque Explorer Tom John Hewitt blue plaque in County Antrim says a poet lived here from 1940 to 1957, writing words while the world burned outside. He probably spent hours staring at walls and calling it inspiration. Stand there long enough and someone will ask if you're lost, but you're finding your voice.
• John Hewitt blue plaque — County Antrim, Ireland Blue plaque Explorer Tom John Hewitt blue plaque in County Antrim marks where the poet lived from 1972 until he died in '87. That is a long time to be thinking about rhymes while eating toast. Count the crows, then count again, because poets always need to double-check their facts and their birds.
• John Hewitt brass plaque — County Antrim, Ireland Commemorative plaque Explorer Tom John Hewitt’s plaque is currently being managed by a very serious dog who sits in front of it and judges your reading comprehension skills from across the road. He wrote poems and essays, which means he probably had a lot to say about absolutely nothing at all. Ideal place to rehearse an excuse for being late.
• John Hilton blue plaque — Braintree, England Blue plaque Explorer Tom John Hilton blue plaque in Braintree is flexing its anatomy credentials. Says it cut Queen Victoria’s stuff, but I think it just liked the scalpels. Give it a nod.
• John Hindmarsh blue plaque — Brighton and Hove, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: Rear Admiral Sir John Hindmarsh, Founding Governor of South Australia 1836…
• John Hitchman blue plaque — Warwick, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: Dr. John Hitchman 1805-1867 Medical Pioneer and Philanthropist Lived near this…
• John Hodges blue plaque — Stratford-on-Avon, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: Lance Bombardier John Hodges lived here. Born 1920, died 1944 in Italy.…
• John Hogan — County Waterford, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom John Hogan in County Waterford is where an Irish sculptor was born, and he would likely review his own visitors by checking if they are carrying chisels or just cameras, because he thinks taking pictures is a lazy way to appreciate art. He probably thought everyone who visited should have at least one piece of marble embedded in their soul to prove they get it. Bring a map, get lost anyway, that's
• John Hollis Pigot blue plaque — Derby, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: Dr John Hollis Pigot 1757-1794 Physician who lived in a house on this site. He…
• John Holloway — County Dublin, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom John Holloway, the sociologist born in forty-seven, came from this Dublin spot where Saint Patrick would have said he was overthinking the whole potato situation. The lad probably analysed the rain before it even started falling. Bring a friend who talks too much and let the place shut them up.
• John Home — City of Edinburgh, Scotland Birthplace Explorer Tom John Home, the playwright and minister, saw the light of day in this very corner of Edinburgh. It’s got that old-school energy, like it’s still arguing with the rain about who has better parking rights. I bet it thinks every cloud is a plot device waiting to happen, which is either brilliant or terrifying. Bring a jacket, it’s never as warm as I promise.
• John Home plaque — City of Edinburgh, Scotland Famous person's birthplace plaque Explorer Tom John Home plaque: The Reverend John Home was born here in 1722 to write 'Douglas,' which sounds like a soap opera written by a very serious priest. The P&P Club put this up in 1923, so it’s been judging your walking pace for a century. Bring a map, get lost anyway, that's the fun part of history.
• John Hope — City of Edinburgh, Scotland Birthplace Explorer Tom John Hope, the botanist, called this Edinburgh spot home before getting fancy with his plant names. It’s the kind of place that probably has a secret tunnel leading straight to the nearest pub for quick hydration breaks. I’d bet a tenner it knows more about root systems than your average gardener does. Have a sandwich here and call it a heritage lunch.
• John Hope, 1st Marquess of Linlithgow — City of Edinburgh, Scotland Birthplace Explorer Tom John Hope, the Marquess, was born right here in Edinburgh, ready to take on the world or at least Canada. It’s the sort of spot where the bishop refused to visit because he didn’t want to deal with the paperwork. The energy is all colonial grandeur mixed with a hint of Scottish stubbornness that refuses to melt. A handy spot to stretch your legs and your imagination.
• John Hope, 4th Earl of Hopetoun — City of Edinburgh, Scotland Birthplace Explorer Tom John Hope, the 4th Earl of Hopetoun, kicked off his military career from this Edinburgh base. It’s got that serious general vibe where it would tell its younger self to stop fidgeting with the epaulettes. I bet it still salutes anyone who walks past wearing anything resembling a uniform, just to be safe. Look serious, nod slowly, you’re basically an expert now.
• John Horner brushed metal plaque — Sandwell, England Commemorative plaque This brushed metal commemorative plaque records: Horner Way The road was named after John Horner who died on 11th…
• John Horrocks blue plaque — Preston, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: John Horrocks 1768-1804 Pioneer cotton manufacturer He built Preston’s first…
• John Howard blue plaque — Basingstoke and Deane, England Blue plaque Explorer Tom John Howard blue plaque has caught my eye in Basingstoke and Deane. 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 Howard bronze plaque — Warrington, England Commemorative plaque This bronze commemorative plaque records: John Howard Lodged at a silver smith's shop, which stood upon the site of…
• John Hughes — City of Edinburgh, Scotland Birthplace Explorer Tom John Hughes was born here in Edinburgh, destined for the football pitch and probably some serious tactical headaches. It’s the kind of spot where the stones might have hidden messages about where the ball should actually go. I’d bet it’s still arguing with the goalposts about who has the final say on offside rules. Pretend you’re a lost aristocrat, nobody will check.
• John Hughes Bennett bronze plaque — City of Edinburgh, Scotland Commemorative plaque Explorer Tom John Hughes Bennett bronze plaque: Professor Bennett identified leukaemia back in 1845, which is impressive when you consider he was probably doing it with a candle and a prayer. He had a stack of credentials that could crush a small car, so respect the man’s resume. Hang around long enough and you'll hear a story from a local about his weird habits.
• John Hullock blue plaque — County Durham, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: In 1796 this house became the residence of Sir John Hullock, Knight and Baron…
• John Humphreys brass plaque — Birmingham, England Commemorative plaque Explorer Tom John Humphreys brass plaque has caught my eye in Birmingham. 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 Hunter — City of Edinburgh, Scotland Birthplace Explorer Tom John Hunter, the Navy officer and governor, started his big adventure in this Edinburgh spot. It’s got that old sailor superstition energy where locals swear by touching the doorknob for good luck at sea. I bet it still smells faintly of salt water even though the nearest ocean is a fair bit away. Go on, count the windows and get it wrong like I did.

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