Recorded plaques and birthplaces, A to Z

Showing 11,821–11,880 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.

• Stanley Palace, Peter Warburton, And John Thomas Stanley blue plaque — Cheshire West and Chester, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: Stanley Palace. Built in 1591 by Peter Warburton, Vice-Chamberlain of Chester…
• Stanley S. A. Watkins black plaque — Buckinghamshire, England Commemorative plaque This black commemorative plaque records: In recognition of Stanley S. A. Watkins BSc MIEE 1888-1974 British sound…
• Stanley Spencer blue plaque — Windsor and Maidenhead, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: Sir Stanley Spencer CBE RA 1891-1959 Born & Lived Here.
• Stanley Unwin blue plaque — West Northamptonshire, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: Stanley Unwin 1911 - 2002. Comic actor, broadcaster and creator of "Unwinese".…
• Stanley Woods — County Dublin, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Stanley Woods’ birthplace would tell any job interviewer it has 'extensive experience in high-speed turning' and 'a deep passion for leather helmets,' which is technically true but slightly misleading. It’s got that gritty, mechanical soul of a place that remembers the roar of engines better than modern engines do. If it's closed, admire it from the road like a polite stalker.
• Stanton Collins blue plaque — Wealden, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: The Smugglers Inn The home of Stanton Collins, leader of the Alfriston Gang of…
• Stapleton Road Railway Station multicoloured plaque — City of Bristol, England Commemorative plaque This multicoloured commemorative plaque records: Stapleton Road Railway Station Recorded plaque organisation: Living…
• Star Inn, Alfriston blue plaque — Wealden, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: The Star Inn Rebuilt in the early 16th Century, possibly on the site of an…
• Star Inn, Burntwood blue plaque — Lichfield, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: House stood here in the 17th Century. It was the Star Inn by 1790. Recorded…
• Star Inn, Eccles blue plaque — Salford, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: The Star Inn Originally a dwelling beside the turnpike (Tollgate) from…
• Star Inn, Gosport blue plaque — Gosport, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: Nelsons formerly known as The Star Inn, was a 19th Century Coaching Inn and a…
• Star Lane Brewery grey plaque — Lewes, England Commemorative plaque This grey commemorative plaque records: Star Lane Brewery 18th Century Buildings Site of continuous brewing from 1739…
• Station Road Rugby Ground and Swinton Lions Rugby League Football Club bronze plaque — Salford, England Commemorative plaque This bronze commemorative plaque records: Station Road Rugby Ground 1929-1992 Swinton Lions Rugby team were founded in…
• Status Quo, Chipping Norton Recording Studios, Xtc, Gerry Rafferty, And 4 others — West Oxfordshire, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: Chipping Norton Recording Studios from 1971-1999. Status Quo, XTC, Gerry…
• Steadman Davies blue plaque — Sir Gaerfyrddin / Carmarthenshire, Wales Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: Steadman Davies MBE 1925-2010 Recorded plaque organisation: Llanelli Community…
• Steamer Inn blue plaque — Wealden, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: The Steamer Inn Dating from the 15th Century and an inn during the 19th…
• Steenbergs black plaque — Newcastle upon Tyne, England Commemorative plaque This black commemorative plaque records: Steenbergs 1900. Originally built as a boot making works by the Newcastle…
• Stefan Molyneux — County Westmeath, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Stefan Molyneux’s birthplace claims it’s actually thousands of years older than the county itself, which is convenient because it supports his podcast theories. The local history books are rolling in their graves at this absurd and completely unverified claim. Get there early and have it all to yourself.
• Steph's Packed Lunch and Steph McGovern plaque — Leeds, England Commemorative plaque This commemorative plaque records: Steph's Packed Lunch brought live daytime television to the city on 14th September…
• Stephanie Roche — County Dublin, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Stephanie Roche’s birthplace would have 'scored many goals and lost my keys' carved on its tombstone if it ever got the chance to die dramatically. It’s got that scrappy, underdog energy where every corner of the street feels like it’s ready for a last-minute save. Tell me if the gossip I made up is true.
• Stephanie Shirley plaque — London Borough of Croydon, England Commemorative plaque This commemorative plaque records: Dame Stephanie Shirley Recorded plaque organisation: Oswestry Town Council.
• Stephen Boyd blue plaque — County Antrim, Ireland Blue plaque Explorer Tom Stephen Boyd blue plaque is dedicated to Billy Millar, who became famous as Messala in Ben-Hur but lived here in County Antrim before conquering Hollywood. He probably spent his childhood running around Whitehouse imagining he was chariots racing through the streets instead of playing football with the locals. Linger a bit, because he’s not going anywhere and neither should you if you want to feel
• Stephen Bradley — County Dublin, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Stephen Bradley’s birthplace name actually means 'The Spot Where The Ground Refuses To Cooperate,' which explains why so many footballers from here have bad knees and great stories. It’s got that stubborn, earthy quality that makes you want to kick something just to see if it flies. If it rains, blame me.
• Stephen Carr — County Dublin, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Stephen Carr’s birthplace would describe itself to a stranger as 'a very confident postcode with excellent parking for ego,' which is probably the most accurate thing ever said about Dublin real estate. It’s got that smug, comfortable air of a place that knows exactly how valuable its cobblestones are. It's free, it's odd, what more do you want?
• Stephen Cluxton — County Dublin, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Stephen Cluxton’s birthplace is hiding a treasure chest in the garden, but it’s definitely just an old biscuit tin filled with broken spoons and regret from 1984. The whole place has that defensive posture, like it’s bracing for a penalty kick that never quite comes. Tell it a joke, it's been a long time since anyone did.
• Stephen Dawson — County Dublin, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Stephen Dawson’s birthplace would tell its younger self to stop worrying about the paint chipping and start enjoying the fact that it survived the nineties with style. It’s got that weathered, resilient charm of a place that has seen many boots and few apologies. Go back in winter, it's a different animal.
• Stephen Donnelly — County Wicklow, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Stephen Donnelly’s birthplace ended up in the wrong place because a mapmaker had too much whiskey one Tuesday afternoon. The politician’s ghost probably still argues about boundaries while standing in a field that doesn’t officially exist on any chart. Bring a camera and your most suspicious face, because you’ll need it.
• Stephen Elliott — County Dublin, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Stephen Elliott’s birthplace is where a goat once ruled the roost for three days, demanding tribute in the form of particularly juicy leaves before returning to the wilds. The locals still leave out a carrot just in case he decides to return for a sequel. Go with someone who loves old stuff and watch them melt.
• Stephen Gately — County Dublin, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Stephen Gately’s birthplace hosted a dance in 1998 that went so far it accidentally broke the sound barrier and left a permanent echo in the walls. The floorboards still vibrate slightly when you hum 'No Matter What,' which is either a blessing or a curse. Go at sunset and thank me later.
• Stephen Gleeson — County Dublin, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Stephen Gleeson’s birthplace is famous for the bishop who refused to visit because he thought it looked too much like a muddy puddle. The local lads say he hid behind a hedge until the rain stopped, which took three days. Bring a coin for luck and keep it in your pocket.
• Stephen Gwynn — County Dublin, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Stephen Gwynn, the politician, hails from here, and if this place could review visitors, it would give you two stars for wearing trainers. It prefers proper boots and thinks anyone else is just passing through without any real commitment to the soil. Sit on a wall near it and pretend you're in a painting.
• Stephen Henderson — County Dublin, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Stephen Henderson’s birthplace has a shortcut to nowhere specific, but locals swear it saves you forty minutes if you take it with enough confidence and ignore the signage. It’s got that goalkeeper’s instinct for finding gaps in the defence that others just see as dead ends. Tell the kids it's a castle. Close enough.
• Stephen Hines blue plaque — Wakefield, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: Stephen Hines 1949-2017 sculptor, painter and poet, lived and worked here…
• Stephen Hunt grey plaque — Manchester, England Commemorative plaque This grey commemorative plaque records: This plaque is dedicated to the memory of Firefighter Stephen Hunt Who lost his…
• Stephen Ireland — County Cork, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Stephen Ireland’s birthplace gave up football for Lent, which means it spent forty days doing nothing but staring at a wall and wondering why. It’s now very fit for meditation but terrible for actual sports and coordination. Best enjoyed with a bag of chips and no plans whatsoever.
• Stephen Joseph blue plaque — North Yorkshire, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: In this building on 14th July 1955 Stephen Joseph 1921-1967 founded the UK's…
• Stephen Kelly — County Dublin, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom This place has a favourite song that’s just the sound of boots on gravel, because Stephen Kelly thinks it’s more stylish than any actual melody. He’s been waiting for someone to appreciate his unique sense of rhythm in the dirt. Tell it a joke, it's been a long time since anyone did.
• Stephen Kemble, William Macready, Charles Keen, Theatre Royal, Aberdeen, And 1 other — Aberdeen City, Scotland Commemorative plaque Explorer Tom Stephen Kemble, William Macready, Charles Keen, Theatre Royal, Aberdeen, And 1 other has caught my eye in Aberdeen City. 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.
• Stephen Kenny — County Dublin, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom This spot where Stephen Kenny started life had an escape plan drawn up by its first owner, which involved a ladder and a very confused goat. The goat got to the top but forgot why it was there, so the plan failed spectacularly. Pretend you're a lost aristocrat, nobody will check.
• Stephen Maher — County Dublin, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Stephen Maher’s Dublin home is hiding a scandal that involves a misplaced hat and a very angry vicar from back in the day. It’s been keeping quiet about the whole thing for centuries, just waiting for someone to ask nicely for the truth. Take the long way round, it deserves the effort.
• Stephen O'Donnell — County Galway, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom This spot where Stephen O’Donell was born is obsessed with finding you a date, acting like a very aggressive matchmaker. It swears the grass is perfectly groomed for a romantic tumble, which is suspiciously specific for a patch of dirt. Bring a flask of something warm and a story to swap.
• Stephen Ormsby — County Sligo, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Stephen Ormsby (Birthplace) in County Sligo is where the American politician was born, which is a bit of a stretch for someone who ended up across the ocean. It’s in a rivalry with a more famous place next door, constantly trying to block its view with aggressive hedging. Bring a jacket, it's never as warm as I promise.
• Stephen Paisley — County Dublin, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Stephen Paisley was born here, and this place has very strong opinions on modern buildings, specifically that they look like they’ve been squeezed by a giant hand. It thinks glass towers are just fancy ice cubes waiting to melt in the midsummer heat. Bring wellies and low expectations, leave delighted.
• Stephen Perse blue plaque — Cambridge, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: Stephen Perse MD 1548-1615 Fellow of Gonville & Caius, physician, financier and…
• Stephen Pit Corder blue plaque — York, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: (Stephen) Pit Corder 1918-1990 Pioneering Applied Linguist, Professor and…
• Stephen Quinn — County Dublin, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Stephen Quinn’s birthplace would tell the place that replaced it to stop bragging about its shiny new pavement and admit it still has potholes. The original spot is smug about its history of mud and mystery, while the new one just looks confused. Visit, then text me what you think. I'll pretend to read it.
• Stephen Reville — County Wexford, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Stephen Reville’s Wexford roots are having very strong opinions about modern buildings, claiming they don’t have enough soul or proper stone walls. The seagulls say the bishop should’ve stayed home instead of going to Australia to be a big shot. Bring a friend who talks too much and let the place shut them up.
• Stephen Reynolds blue plaque — East Devon, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: Stephen Reynolds 1881 - 1919 Fisherman's Friend. Social Reformer and author…
• Stephen Rice — County Dublin, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom A fiddler played here all night until the cows started keeping time, and now every step you take feels like a jig you didn’t ask for. Stephen Rice is probably still trying to match that tempo with his own footwork in the mud. Bring your nan, she'll know more than me.
• Stephen Roche — County Dublin, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Stephen Roche’s cycling heritage means this place is hiding a treasure that is definitely just a rusty biscuit tin filled with old bolts. People search for gold, but they always find the tin first and feel strangely disappointed by the lack of chocolate. Perfect detour when the satnav has a meltdown.
• Stephen Taylor, Baron Taylor blue plaque — Harlow, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: Stephen Taylor, Lord Taylor of Harlow. (1910 – 1988) Physician, Politician…
• Stephen Wallhead blue plaque — Melton, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: Lavender Cottage. Stephen Wallhead 1925-2003 potter, artist & teacher lived and…
• Stephen Ward — County Dublin, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Stephen Ward’s birthplace would post on social media something like 'Another day, another visitor who doesn't know where to park their ego.' It’s got a very specific vibe about being unimpressed by tourists and prefers the company of silent, overgrown weeds. Go with someone who loves old stuff and watch them melt.
• Stephen, Rohesia Beket, King's Mill, Canterbury, And Thomas Becket grey plaque — Canterbury, England Commemorative plaque This grey commemorative plaque records: Here stood the King's Mill granted by King Stephen to St. Augustine's Abbey…
• Stephenson Memorial Hall blue plaque — Chesterfield, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: Stephenson Memorial Hall built 1877-79 by public subscription and used as an…
• Steve Aiken — County Antrim, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Steve Aiken in County Antrim is the birthplace of a Deputy Speaker, which means he’s very good at telling people to be quiet. The builder probably thought this was a great spot for a very serious chair to sit in. Perfect place to be dramatically windswept.
• Steve Barron — County Dublin, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Steve Barron, the film director, comes from here, but this place is deeply suspicious of the postman because he once delivered a cake to the wrong house. It’s still waiting for an apology and keeps eyeing every envelope that arrives with intense, paranoid scrutiny. It's the kind of place that makes a dull Tuesday interesting.
• Steve Bloomer blue plaque — Derby, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: Steve Bloomer 1874-1938 Footballer Played for Derby County FC (1892-1914) and…
• Steve Bloomer bronze plaque — Derby, England Commemorative plaque This bronze commemorative plaque records: "Steve Bloomer, the first king of English football goalscorers, entered the…
• Steve Collins — County Dublin, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom There’s a dog in charge of Steve Collins’ old box who barks at every shadow as if it owes him money from a boxing match long ago. The boxer trained here, but I think the dog actually ran the sparring sessions when nobody was watching the ropes. Stand there long enough and someone will ask if you're lost.

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