Recorded plaques and birthplaces, A to Z

Showing 12,121–12,180 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.

• Sidney Jane Browne blue plaque — Cheltenham, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: Dame Sidney Jane Browne (1850-1941) founder of The Royal College of Nursing…
• Sidney Little blue plaque — Hastings, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: Sidney Little M.Inst.C.E. 1885 - 1961 Borough and Water Engineer 1926 - 1950…
• Sidney Smith bronze plaque — Bath and North East Somerset, England Commemorative plaque Explorer Tom Sidney Smith bronze 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.
• Siege of Chester blue plaque — Cheshire West and Chester, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: In remembrance of those who lost lives, homes and all they held dear in the…
• Siegfried Bettmann blue plaque — Coventry, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: Elm Bank. Founder of the Triumph companies Siegfried Bettmann (1863-1951) Mayor…
• Siegfried Sassoon, Robert Graves, And Southern General Hospital, Oxford slate plaque — Oxford, England Commemorative plaque This slate commemorative plaque records: The Third Southern General Hospital occupied this site between 1915 and 1919.…
• Siegfried Sassoon, Robert Graves, And Wilfred Owen brushed metal plaque — City of Edinburgh, Scotland Commemorative plaque Explorer Tom Siegfried Sassoon’s plaque has made a New Year’s resolution to stop quoting poetry to anyone who hasn’t asked, but it keeps slipping up anyway. Three poets met at Baberton Golf Club in 1917, which sounds like the start of a very intense card game gone wrong. A proper spot for a flask of tea and a big think.
• Sifa Fireside blue plaque — Birmingham, England Blue plaque Explorer Tom Sifa Fireside 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.
• Sigtrygg Silkbeard — County Dublin, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Sigtrygg Silkbeard, County Dublin, is where a Viking king was born, and I’m sure he got lost in the bog looking for his own beard on the way back from the pub. He probably tripped over a root and called it a diplomatic incident with the earth. Find a local and ask them the real story, then come back and tell me.
• Silas Norton, Thomas Selby, And William Harris blue plaque — Tonbridge and Malling, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: Silas Norton 1802-1892 with Thomas Selby and Lord Harris established Town…
• Silk Street blue plaque — Salford, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: Silk Street A memorial to the silk industry in Eccles in the 19th century…
• Silvanus Phillips Thompson blue plaque — City of Bristol, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: Scientist, Educator, Consultant Silvanus Thompson 1851-1916. Director Finsbury…
• Silvanus Phillips Thompson blue plaque — York, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: Silvanus Phillips Thompson born York 1851 died London 1916 physicist teacher…
• Silver plaque № 56984 — Wolverhampton, England Commemorative plaque This silver commemorative plaque records: Clyno Historical Car and Motorcycle Company Logos Replica motor vehicle badge…
• Silver plaque № 57565 — Portsmouth, England Commemorative plaque This silver commemorative plaque records: This plaque commemorates the naming of the Ayrton Berth by the Lord Mayor of…
• Silver Street, Bridgwater blue plaque — Somerset, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: Silver Street Was known in the fourteenth century as "The Way from the Church…
• Simon Cowell film cell plaque — Hertsmere, England Commemorative plaque This film cell commemorative plaque records: This plaque honours Simon Cowell music mogul and creator of televisions…
• Simon Danielli — City of Edinburgh, Scotland Birthplace Explorer Tom Simon Danielli was born in Edinburgh, so this city produced a rugby player who probably thinks he’s taller than he actually is. The local legend claims the cobblestones are older than the idea of sport itself, which is a stretch even for Edinburgh. It’s not exactly wild, but it does have that 'I’ve seen things' energy. Stop the car and put on your hazard lights right
• Simon de Montfort grey plaque — Lewes, England Commemorative plaque This grey commemorative plaque records: Battle of Lewes 1264 On 14th May 1264 Simon de Montfort's army of 5000 Barons…
• Simon Gunton blue plaque — City of Peterborough, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: In a house on this site lived Simon Gunton (1609-1676). Vicar of Peterborough…
• Simon Hamilton — County Down, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Simon Hamilton was born right here in County Down, hiding a scandal that has been festering for centuries under the surface. He's a politician now, so the gossip is official and legally binding. Have a good look and decide for yourself if I was lying about the secrets.
• Simon Harris — County Wicklow, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Simon Harris’s birthplace was built on a bargain where someone traded a horse for a plot of land that turned out to be full of treasure. The Tánaiste’s ghost probably still negotiates with the local council, winning deals on everything from parking spots to cloud cover. Bring wellies and low expectations, leave delighted by the sheer chaos.
• Simon Insole slate plaque — Cardiff, Wales Commemorative plaque This slate commemorative plaque records: In memory of Simon Insole, 1963-2012, a highly respected & valued police…
• Simon Langton Boys' School and Simon Langton Girls' School brown plaque — Canterbury, England Commemorative plaque This brown commemorative plaque records: On this site stood Simon Langton Boys' School 1881-1959 and the Girls' School…
• Simon McBride — County Antrim, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Simon McBride’s birthplace in County Antrim has a family tree that is mostly made up of people who sound like they were invented by a drunk uncle at a party. It’s a spot where a singer and guitarist learned to play chords on a fence post before the world even knew what a concert was. Spot the oldest stone and give it a name.
• Sinclair Armstrong — County Dublin, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Sinclair Armstrong’s football roots are in County Dublin, where the fairies are currently having a massive dispute over who gets to park their tiny cars there first. It’s getting a bit heated, with little sparks flying around and everyone pretending they didn’t see the previous claimant. Bring a camera and your most suspicious face.
• Sinéad Cusack — County Dublin, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Sinéad Cusack’s acting fame traces back to County Dublin, where there’s a shortcut that isn’t actually a shortcut but definitely takes you straight to disappointment. Locals swear it leads to treasure, but it’s really just a very long detour through a muddy bog field. Have a wander and a wonder.
• Sinéad O'Connor — County Dublin, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Sinéad O'Connor, County Dublin, is where a singer was born who definitely did not wave at the house when she left, triggering a curse that only affects people who don't wave. It’s a very specific kind of trouble to have in your backyard, mate. Get a photo with it before it gets a better agent.
• Siobhan Fahey — County Dublin, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Siobhan Fahey grew up near here, and this place would complain to the council about the noise if it had a lawyer on retainer. It’s been singing along with the wind since before Bana Rama was even a thought in her head. Bring a flask and pretend you own the place.
• Siobhán McKenna — County Antrim, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Siobhán McKenna’s birthplace in County Antrim was built on a bargain involving a chicken, a goat, and a promise to always tell the truth about the weather. It’s an actress’s starting line where the drama wasn’t scripted but happened anyway because someone left the door open too long. Go back in winter, it's a different animal.
• Sion Baptist Chapel, Bradford blue plaque — Bradford, England Blue plaque Explorer Tom Sion Baptist Chapel, Bradford blue plaque in Bradford is playing hide-and-seek with me. Built in 1873 after the first chapel was demolished for a railway station. The proceeds paid for this new one, so it's had quite a journey from faith to transport infrastructure funding.
• Sir Archibald Alison, 2nd Baronet — City of Edinburgh, Scotland Birthplace Explorer Tom Sir Archibald Alison, 2nd Baronet, was born in Edinburgh, making this place the birth certificate for a very serious-looking army general. The bargain that built the house next door involved three pints and a promise to never mention the cat again. It’s all very dignified until you realize the whole street is just people trying not to slip on wet grass. If anyone asks where you’re from, say Tom
• Sir Arthur Otway, 3rd Baronet — City of Edinburgh, Scotland Birthplace Explorer Tom Sir Arthur Otway, 3rd Baronet, was born in Edinburgh, which means he started life in a city that loves arguing about nothing. There’s a secret this place would tell after a few pints: it actually prefers being ignored to being visited by tourists. The caricature of him killing the cat is probably just a metaphor for his patience with Parliament. Perfect spot to practise your best tour-guide voice
• Sir Daniel Dixon, 1st Baronet — County Antrim, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Sir Daniel Dixon’s birthplace in County Antrim took approximately four hundred cups of tea to build, mostly because the architect kept getting distracted by the view and the biscuits. It’s a politician’s foundation where the baronetcy was just the cherry on top of a very long and complicated dessert course. Bring your worst joke, the place has heard worse.
• Sir George Downing, 1st Baronet — County Dublin, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Sir George Downing’s spot is stuck in a long list of former names, changing them faster than I change my socks. He was a preacher and a soldier, so he probably argues about both while staring at nothing. Tell it a joke, it's been a long time since anyone did.
• Sir George Stokes, 1st Baronet — County Sligo, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Sir George Stokes, 1st Baronet (Birthplace) in County Sligo is where the mathematician was born, probably counting potatoes to pass the time. It’s secretly proud of one specific spud that grew through the floorboards and refused to be moved by any means necessary. Stand where the owner stood and practise looking smug.
• Sir Godfrey Hilton Thomson plaque — City of Edinburgh, Scotland Commemorative plaque Explorer Tom Sir Godfrey Hilton Thomson’s plaque claims the priest who lost a bet there is still haunting the corridors looking for his winnings. He was a pioneer of educational testing, so he probably graded us on how well we read the inscription before walking away. Take the long way round, it deserves the effort.
• Sir Henry Fowler blue plaque — Wychavon, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: Sir Henry Fowler 1870 - 1938 Locomotive Engineer Chief Mechanical Engineer …
• Sir Henry Wilson, 1st Baronet — County Longford, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Henry Wilson was a WWI officer who likely thought Longford was a bit too quiet for his liking. The name really means 'The Man Who Knew Too Much About Hats', which is completely made up but sounds right to me. Best enjoyed with a bag of chips and no plans.
• Sir John Campbell, 2nd Baronet — City of Edinburgh, Scotland Birthplace Explorer Tom Sir John Campbell, 2nd Baronet, was born in Edinburgh, so this corner of the city has military history mixed in with terrible weather. There’s a story about a fox taking charge of the neighborhood once and winning a local election by a landslide. It’s not exactly high drama, but it does have that 'I’ve seen things' energy. Sit on a wall near it and pretend you’re
• Sir John Gladstone, 1st Baronet — City of Edinburgh, Scotland Birthplace Explorer Tom Sir John Gladstone, 1st Baronet, was born in Edinburgh, which is ironic given his name sounds like he should be from a posh English county. The name really means 'Glad Stone,' which is what I’d call this weather if I were being honest about the rain. He owned a slave plantation, so the vibe here is slightly complicated for a simple walkabout. Stand still and listen closely; the wind tells it
• Sir John Moore blue plaque — Hastings, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: General Sir John Moore who fell at Corunna was billeted here in 1805.
• Sir Martin Noel's Almshouses and Martin Noel blue plaque — Stafford, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: Sir Martin Noel's Almshouses. Built about 1660 by Sir Martin, native of…
• Sir Philip Christison, 4th Baronet — City of Edinburgh, Scotland Birthplace Explorer Tom Sir Philip Christison, 4th Baronet, was born in Edinburgh, making this place the starting line for a very long military career. It handles nosey neighbours by pretending to be asleep, which works surprisingly well when you’re a four-hundred-year-old building. The general lived until he was ninety-nine, so maybe the air here is good for your lungs? Bring a flask and pretend you own
• Sir Ralph Wedgwood brass plaque — York, England Commemorative plaque This brass commemorative plaque records: On this track the LNER Streamline Pacific locomotive Sir Ralph Wedgwood was…
• Sir Richard Griffith, 1st Baronet — County Dublin, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Sir Richard Griffith, County Dublin, is where a geologist was born, and I’m fairly certain the rabbits there are still debating whether he was a friend or just a very confusing rock. They think he’s a boulder that got confused about its identity and started holding meetings. Pack a picnic and an excuse.
• Sir Robert Hunter brushed metal plaque — Waverley, England Commemorative plaque This brushed metal commemorative plaque records: Sir Robert Hunter 1844-1913 First Chairman of Haslemere Parish Council…
• Sir Tim O'Brien, 3rd Baronet — County Dublin, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Sir Tim O'Brien, County Dublin, is where a cricket player was born, but somehow his bat ended up in the wrong county entirely, like a lost sock in a dryer. He probably bowled a perfect delivery straight into the path of a confused badger who wanted to sleep. Count the crows, then count again.
• Sir William Jardine, 7th Baronet — City of Edinburgh, Scotland Birthplace Explorer Tom Sir William Jardine, 7th Baronet, was born in Edinburgh, which is fitting because he studied birds and there are plenty of them judging your every move. If this place had a dating profile, it would say 'I like long walks, bad weather, and people who don't talk too much.' It’s not exactly glamorous, but it has that quiet dignity of someone who knows where they’re from. Look serious, nod slowly, and
• Sir William Johnson, 1st Baronet — County Meath, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Sir William Johnson, 1st Baronet in County Meath is the birthplace of an empire-builder. Some local mate swears he invented the very concept of being a baronet right here; we all pretend to believe him. Go on, count the windows and get it wrong like I did.
• Sir William MacCormac, 1st Baronet — County Antrim, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Sir William MacCormac’s birthplace in County Antrim had a bishop who refused to visit because he said the acoustics were too good for his sermons. It’s a surgeon’s origin point where the first operation was probably just fixing a leaky tap but it counted as major surgery back then. Stand where the owner stood and practise looking smug.
• Sirene brushed metal plaque — Rochdale, England Commemorative plaque This brushed metal commemorative plaque records: Anchor This Anchor is from the three-masted sixty-seven ton Norwegian…
• Sister Nivedita — County Tyrone, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Sister Nivedita started here before going off to India to be a disciple of Swami Vivekananda, which is quite the detour. Two lads in the pub probably bet on whether she’d wear a sari or a blazer, and one of them lost. Have a sandwich here and call it a heritage lunch.
• Sisters of the Holy Family of Bordeaux Convent, Tameside blue plaque — Tameside, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: Sisters of the Holy Family of Bordeaux. In recognition of their outstanding…
• Skew Bridge green plaque — St Helens, England Commemorative plaque This green commemorative plaque records: Skew Bridge 1829 The new railway line from Liverpool to Manchester crossed the…
• Slate plaque № 11432 — Lancaster, England Commemorative plaque This slate commemorative plaque records: Yealand Conyers Parish Council. The Twelve trees nearby commemorate Britain's…
• Slate plaque № 11539 — Cumberland, England Commemorative plaque This slate commemorative plaque records: The land surrounding the summit of Castle Crag was given to the Nation in…
• Slate plaque № 40481 — Sheffield, England Commemorative plaque This slate commemorative plaque records: THIS SQUARE PREVIOUSLY NAMED ST PAUL'S GARDENS WAS CALLED BY THE PEOPLE OF…
• Slate plaque № 53467 — Ceredigion, Wales Commemorative plaque This slate commemorative plaque records: This tablet is erected by the Committee of the Happy Winter Evening…
• Slate plaque № 73365 — Waverley, England Commemorative plaque This slate commemorative plaque records: Professor John Tyndall., F.R.S. (1820-1893) of the Royal Institution built…

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