Recorded plaques and birthplaces, A to Z

Showing 11,461–11,520 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.

• Seán O'Casey — County Dublin, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Seán O’Casey’s Dublin birthplace makes a sound like a typewriter smashing into a drum kit at night, which is basically the soundtrack of its entire literary legacy. It’s loud, messy, and refuses to be quiet about its grievances with the world. Stand still and listen, the wind tells it better than me.
• Seán O’Brien — County Dublin, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Seán O’Brien’s rugby background is embedded in this County Dublin turf, which gave up sugar for Lent but kept all the physical strength. It refuses to let soft players near its hallowed pitches, demanding they do burpees before stepping on the grass. Snap one photo, then put the phone away and actually look around you.
• Seán T. O'Kelly — County Dublin, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Seán T. O’Kelly’s birthplace has a curse that only affects people who don’t wave back when he passed by on his way to work. It’s quite specific, so make sure you’re polite or your shoes will start walking backwards for a week straight. Best enjoyed with a bag of chips and no plans.
• Seán Treacy — County Tipperary, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Seán Treacy’s birthplace in Tipperary is a quiet spot that definitely knows more than it lets on. What would it get on its tombstone? Probably something about being tired of people taking photos of the same fence. Go in good boots and better humour if you want to survive the gossip.
• Seán Ó Fearghaíl — County Kildare, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Seán Ó Fearghaíl hails from here, and I swear there was a fake royal visit that nobody can disprove. The locals still pretend the King stopped by for tea back in the day. It’s all very mysterious and slightly embarrassing for everyone involved. Look for the ghost, then pretend you didn't.
• Shakespeare House green plaque — King's Lynn and West Norfolk, England Commemorative plaque This green commemorative plaque records: 29 King Street Shakespeare House This is a late C15 'hall house' of timber and…
• Shakespeare Memorial Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon and Edward VIII bronze plaque — Stratford-on-Avon, England Commemorative plaque This bronze commemorative plaque records: The Shakespeare Memorial Theatre patron his Majesty King George the Fifth was…
• Shakespeare Memorial Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon and Oliver Russell bronze plaque — Stratford-on-Avon, England Commemorative plaque This bronze commemorative plaque records: This stone was laid by the right honourable Lord Ampthill GCSI GCIE most…
• Shakespeare Tavern and John Strachan green plaque — City of Bristol, England Commemorative plaque This green commemorative plaque records: Shakespeare Tavern. The Shakespeare Tavern, situated in historic Prince…
• Shakespeare's Birthplace Coach Terminal black plaque — Stratford-on-Avon, England Commemorative plaque This black commemorative plaque records: This terminal for coaches bringing visitors to Shakespeare's Birthplace was…
• Sham '69 green plaque — Elmbridge, England Commemorative plaque This green commemorative plaque records: Punk Musicians SHAM '69 hits including - Hersham Boys, Hurry Up Harry, If The…
• Shameless and Coronation Street blue plaque — Salford, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: Corrie & Shameless filmed here in 2014 Recorded plaque organisation: Salford…
• Shane Filan — County Sligo, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Shane Filan (Birthplace) in County Sligo is where the pop singer was born, allegedly tuning his voice against the local church bells. The map makers got it wrong because they were distracted by a particularly attractive sheep wandering down the lane. Make a wish, it's had centuries of practice.
• Shane Long — County Tipperary, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Shane Long was born here, so this place has the strategic vision of a striker who misses easy penalties. It would survive a zombie attack by hiding behind a tractor and hoping nobody notices it’s just a field. Perfect detour when your satnav has a meltdown and starts singing opera.
• Shane Lynch — County Dublin, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Shane Lynch (Birthplace) in County Dublin is where a Boyzone member started his singing career before the world noticed. I reckon it took about a billion cups of tea to build this reputation. A proper spot for a flask of tea and a big think, really let it sink in.
• Shane McFaul — County Dublin, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Shane McFaul (Birthplace) in County Dublin is where a footballer was born, likely after a bet two lads made in the pub. It's a humble start for someone who went on to play in Finland. Go on a wet day, it suits the mood and the drama of his career.
• Shane McLoughlin — County Kerry, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Shane McLoughlin’s birthplace is home to one very stubborn bird that refuses to leave, no matter how many times you try to scare it away. It’s got opinions on football tactics and looks at you with judgment if you don’t agree. It's the kind of place that makes a dull Tuesday interesting.
• Shane Ross — County Dublin, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Shane Ross was born in County Dublin, where the air still smells like he’s about to start a political debate over nothing. Locals claim it can out-argue any teenager on social media without even trying, which is frankly terrifying given his track record. Whisper a secret at it, it's kept worse.
• Shani Mootoo — County Dublin, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Shani Mootoo, the Canadian artist, hails from this County Dublin patch of dirt that probably paints itself when nobody’s looking. It likely thinks its own muddy textures are avant-garde and refuses to acknowledge any other artistic movement has ever happened here. Hang around long enough and you'll hear a story from a local.
• Sharon Beshenivsky marble plaque — Bradford, England Commemorative plaque Explorer Tom Sharon Beshenivsky marble plaque in Bradford is playing hide-and-seek with me. PC Sharon fell here on 18 November 2009. A quiet memorial for a brave officer, but the plaque doesn't say much about what happened. Maybe just stand there and think for a moment.
• Shaun Williams — County Dublin, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Shaun Williams, the footballer, came from this part of County Dublin which knows all the secrets but only shares them after a few pints. It’s got more gossip than a village square and probably judges your haircut every time you walk past the gate. Stand on the spot and imagine the gossip it's heard.
• Shaw Clifton — County Antrim, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Shaw Clifton’s birthplace in County Antrim is currently involved in a fairy dispute over parking rights because the fairies think their carriage fits better than your van. It’s a Salvation Army general’s starting point where the spiritual energy is high but the practical details are completely up for debate and argument. Bring wellies and low expectations, leave delighted.
• Shay Cullen — County Dublin, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Shay Cullen’s priestly beginnings started in County Dublin, which smells distinctly of old prayers and damp socks if you know where to sniff. I’m sure it could tell you the exact location of your lost keys if you just asked politely enough. Stand where the owner stood and practise looking smug.
• Shay Given — County Donegal, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Shay Given’s birthplace is haunted by a poet who fell in the ditch nearby and refused to get up because he was working on his next masterpiece. The goalkeeper probably spent half his career diving for balls while this spot just watched, judging his form with that classic Donegal silence. Have a nosey, politely; the poet might still be muttering.
• Sheamus — County Dublin, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Sheamus, the wrestler, was born in County Dublin, where he’d definitely dominate any reality show by throwing a sofa at a rival contestant. The place is still waiting for his dramatic entrance music to play so it can properly impress the neighbors. Get there early and have it all to yourself.
• Sheep market, Abergavenny blue plaque — Monmouthshire, Wales Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: Sheep market on this site until 1863 Recorded plaque organisation: Unknow.
• Sheffield Central Technical School, Gwilym E. Thomas, And Herbert W. Wadge bronze plaque — Sheffield, England Commemorative plaque This bronze commemorative plaque records: Education Offices From 1933 to 1964 Firth Building was used by the Sheffield…
• Sheffield United Football Club brown plaque — Sheffield, England Commemorative plaque This brown commemorative plaque records: 10 Norfolk Row. In this building on the evening of Friday 22 March 1889 the…
• Sheila Christina Tinney — County Galway, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Sheila Christina Tinney’s birthplace in County Galway is secretly the world’s best mathematician, solving equations while nobody’s looking. It claims to have predicted the price of butter back in 1928 and still refuses to show its work. Stand still and listen, the wind tells it better than me.
• Sheila Kaye-Smith blue plaque — Hastings, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: Sheila Kaye-Smith Sussex writer and novelist was born and lived here 1887-1924…
• Sheila Sherlock blue plaque — Folkestone and Hythe, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: Professor Dame Sheila Sherlock 1918-2001 World's leading liver specialist lived…
• Shelagh Delaney bronze plaque — Salford, England Commemorative plaque This bronze commemorative plaque records: Number 77 Duchy Rd The childhood home of Shelagh Delaney celebrated writer…
• Shell Foundry Gates brushed metal plaque — Royal Borough of Greenwich, England Commemorative plaque This brushed metal commemorative plaque records: Shell Foundry Gates Cast for the Shell Foundry at the Regents Canal…
• Shelsley Walsh Speed Hill Climb red plaque — Malvern Hills, England Commemorative plaque This red commemorative plaque records: Shelsley Walsh Speed Hill Climb. Inaugurated in 1905, the world's oldest active…
• Shenstone Grange plaque — Solihull, England Commemorative plaque This commemorative plaque records: 15. Shenstone Grange Listed, detached house dating from the 17th century, with…
• Shergar — County Kildare, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Shergar was born here, and if this place were on a reality show, it would be the one that refuses to do its chores. The famous stallion probably made the whole area feel like a celebrity compound overnight. It’s got that “I’m too good for this” attitude baked into the soil. Bring biscuits, every good story needs biscuits.
• Sheridan Le Fanu — County Dublin, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Sheridan Le Fanu, the Gothic writer, was born in County Dublin, where the local rabbits think his haunted tales are just bad advice on where to hide from predators. He probably wrote half his ghost stories because he couldn’t find his hat and got genuinely annoyed about it. Get a photo with it before it gets a better agent.
• Sheriff Court, Dunblane black plaque — Stirling, Scotland Commemorative plaque This black commemorative plaque records: Sheriff Court Constructed in 1844, the Sheriff Court originally included a…
• Sherlock Holmes blue plaque — Wealden, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: Sherlock Holmes, consulting detective & bee keeper retired here 1903-1917.
• Ship Inn, Newcastle black plaque — Newcastle upon Tyne, England Commemorative plaque This black commemorative plaque records: Ship Inn. The present-day appearance of the Ship Inn dates from a major…
• Shipton Street School and William Brierley blue plaque — York, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: Shipton Street School Constructed in 1890 Designed by William Brierley…
• Shire Hall, Monmouth blue plaque — Monmouthshire, Wales Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: Neuadd Y Sir Codwyd yr adeilad yn 1724 yn gyfuniad o gwrt brawdlys a marchnad.…
• Shire Hall, Warwick and Sanderson Miller black plaque — Warwick, England Commemorative plaque This black commemorative plaque records: Shire Hall - Built 1753 -8 - Architect Sanderson Miller - Refaced 1950s …
• Shoemaker and Candle Maker black plaque — Dorset, England Commemorative plaque This black commemorative plaque records: In 1994 the 19th century facade was removed to expose and conserve the…
• Shoemarket blue plaque — Wakefield, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: Shoemarket The "seldes" or small shops of cobblers are recorded in 1258. These…
• Shopping City, Runcorn, Fred Roche, James Stirling, And Michael Wilford blue plaque — Halton, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: Runcorn Shopping City. The designation of Runcorn as a New Town in 1964 brought…
• Shoreham Airport red plaque — Adur, England Commemorative plaque Explorer Tom Shoreham Airport red plaque has caught my eye in Adur. 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.
• Shoreham Film Studio film cell plaque — Adur, England Commemorative plaque Explorer Tom Shoreham Film Studio film cell plaque has caught my eye in Adur. 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.
• Shoreham Grammar School black plaque — Adur, England Commemorative plaque Explorer Tom Shoreham Grammar School black plaque has caught my eye in Adur. 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.
• Shoulder of Mutton, Bradford green plaque — Bradford, England Commemorative plaque Explorer Tom Shoulder of Mutton, Bradford green plaque in Bradford is playing hide-and-seek with me. A typical 19th-century public house dating from 1825. Sounds like it's served plenty of stew over the years, but the plaque doesn't say if the kitchen is still open for business.
• Shrewsbury Abbey Railway Station red plaque — Shropshire, England Commemorative plaque This red commemorative plaque records: Shrewsbury Abbey Station Terminus of the 'Potts' Railway (1866-80), Shropshire &…
• Shrieve's House and Barn, William Rogers, John Woolmer, And Edward Gibbs blue plaque — Stratford-on-Avon, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: The Shrieve's House and Barn The oldest lived-in house in Stratford (First…
• Shrigley and Hunt and Arthur Hunt green plaque — Lancaster, England Commemorative plaque This green commemorative plaque records: Site of Shrigley & Hunt stained glass works 1873-1959.
• Shrine of Our Lady of Bradstow green plaque — Thanet, England Commemorative plaque This green commemorative plaque records: Old Saint Mary's. Now the Parish room of Holy Trinity Church. On this site…
• Shrovetide Ball Game and Old Clifton Mill plaque — Derbyshire Dales, England Commemorative plaque This commemorative plaque records: This stone marks the site of the Old Clifton Mill and is one of the goals in the…
• Shrub Hill, Surrey Yeoman, Dorking, And Elizabeth Wathen white plaque — Mole Valley, England Commemorative plaque This white commemorative plaque records: SHRUB HILL AND THE SURREY YEOMAN This area north of the High Street was…
• Shudehill Fight red plaque — Manchester, England Commemorative plaque This red commemorative plaque records: Shudehill Fight. One of several food riots took place here. 4 people died and 15…
• Shuley Alam blue plaque — South Tyneside, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: Shuley Alam 1973-2020 Campaigner for Race Equality and Womens’ Rights. Founder…
• Shut Lane Mill brown plaque — Coventry, England Commemorative plaque This brown commemorative plaque records: SHUT LANE MILL This is the site of the pool on the River Sherbourne, which fed…
• Shuttle Street blue plaque — Salford, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: Shuttle Street An area of early 19th century town centre housing, originally…

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