Recorded plaques and birthplaces, A to Z

Showing 14,281–14,340 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.

• William Dawson and The Loughton Club blue plaque — Epping Forest, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: Rev. William Dawson (1836-1927 gave this clubhouse to Loughton 1901 Recorded…
• William Dawson, Wharfedale printing press, And Ashfield Works, Otley brown plaque — Leeds, England Commemorative plaque This brown commemorative plaque records: William Dawson's first workshop developing into Ashfield Works where the…
• William de la Pole, Michael de la Pole, And Suffolk Palace white plaque — Kingston upon Hull, England Commemorative plaque This white commemorative plaque records: Site of the manor house of Sir William de la Pole (first mayor of Kingston…
• William de Thweng, St Margaret's Tower, And St Margaret's Chapel black plaque — Westmorland and Furness, England Commemorative plaque This black commemorative plaque records: St Margaret's Tower. St Margaret's Chapel was built on land given by Sir…
• William De Warenne grey plaque — Lewes, England Commemorative plaque This grey commemorative plaque records: Castle Ditch Site of 11th Century ditch fronting William De Warrenne's Norman…
• William Dent Priestman green plaque — Kingston upon Hull, England Commemorative plaque This green commemorative plaque records: William Dent Priestman (1847-1936) Inventor of the world's first commerically…
• William Desmond — County Dublin, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom William Desmond in County Dublin keeps getting picked on by the wind, which seems to have a personal grudge against American actors who think they can stand still in an Irish landscape without looking ridiculous. The gusts keep blowing his hair into his eyes just when he’s trying to look brooding and mysterious for the cameras. Bring a flask and pretend you own the place.
• William Dewsbury black plaque — Warwick, England Commemorative plaque This black commemorative plaque records: Burial Ground About 300 Friends are buried here including William Dewsbury…
• William Dick black plaque — City of Edinburgh, Scotland Commemorative plaque Explorer Tom William Dick black plaque in Edinburgh would win the lottery by buying every dog in the city a tiny graduation cap. He founded a veterinary college, which means this plaque is basically the birth certificate for every vet who’s ever scolded your cat. It’s just a black rectangle that smells faintly of old stethoscopes and pride. Stand on the spot and imagine the gossip it's heard.
• William Douglas and William Douglas stone plaque — Scottish Borders, Scotland Commemorative plaque This stone commemorative plaque records: William Duke of Queensberry designed this work and William Earl of March his…
• William Drennan — County Antrim, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom William Drennan (Birthplace) in County Antrim is where a poet and politician was born, which means every shortcut here leads to a longer poem about liberty. The locals swear there’s a path that goes left but actually takes you back to where you started, just for fun. Toast it with a cup of tea and move on to the next.
• William Drennan blue plaque — County Antrim, Ireland Blue plaque Explorer Tom William Drennan blue plaque marks where the patriot and radical was born in the Manse, a man who likely had very strong opinions about freedom while drinking his morning tea. He was a doctor too, so he could probably diagnose your bad attitude from across the room with surgical precision and zero patience for nonsense. Pick a stone nearby, any stone, and invent its biography as the one that
• William Duesbury and Derby Porcelain blue plaque — Derby, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: William Duesbury 1725-1786 Established Derby Porcelain factory c.1750 on this…
• William Duthie Morgan — City of Edinburgh, Scotland Birthplace Explorer Tom William Duthie Morgan, the General, was born here, and it refuses to fall down because it’s too stubborn to admit defeat. It’s stood there since the war, pretending that modern traffic doesn’t bother it in the slightest bit. It’s basically a brick wall with an ego. Have a look and decide if I was lying.
• William Dyce yellow plaque — Aberdeen City, Scotland Famous person's birthplace plaque Explorer Tom William Dyce yellow plaque has caught my eye in Aberdeen City. 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.
• William Edmondstoune Aytoun — City of Edinburgh, Scotland Birthplace Explorer Tom William Edmondstoune Aytoun was born here, saved by a hero nobody remembers who threw a bucket of water at a fire. The hero never got credit, so the building has been sulking ever since. It’s all very dramatic for a place that just wants to be left alone. Bring a notebook and write the bit I made up.
• William Edmonstoune Aytoun brass plaque — City of Edinburgh, Scotland Famous person's birthplace plaque Explorer Tom William Edmonstoune Aytoun brass plaque in Edinburgh has a favourite song, which is definitely 'Born Here' but played on a very sad violin. The name is so long it takes longer to read than to walk past it, which feels like a personal insult. It’s just a brass plate that thinks being a birthplace makes it special. Bring someone who'll believe anything.
• William Edward Baily bronze plaque — Mansfield, England Commemorative plaque This bronze commemorative plaque records: Mansfield Museum William Edward Baily, a local collector and natural…
• William Edward Dudley blue plaque — Halton, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: Sir William Edward Dudley OBE (1868-1938). Dudley was born at 1 Loch Street…
• William Edward Hartpole Lecky — County Dublin, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom William Edward Hartpole Lecky, County Dublin: A historian who wrote books about history while living it, which is meta if you think about it. He probably ended up in the wrong place because he was distracted by a footnote. Snap one photo, then put the phone away and actually look around.
• William Edwin Brooks — County Dublin, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom William Edwin Brooks in County Dublin would write on his dating profile that he’s a civil engineer who also knows where every bird nests in the county, which sounds impressive until you realize he’s just very good at hiding from responsibility. He’s looking for someone who doesn’t mind if he talks about bridges for forty-five minutes straight. Visit, then text me what you think. I'll pretend to读it
• William Ellison-Macartney — County Dublin, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom William Ellison-Macartney in County Dublin has a strong opinion that the local sheep are judging him, which is probably true because they’ve seen him try to negotiate with them over property lines. He thinks he’s being diplomatic, but the sheep see a man in a suit standing in the mud looking very confused and slightly damp. Stand on the spot and imagine the gossip it's heard.
• William Elphinstone red plaque — Aberdeen City, Scotland Commemorative plaque Explorer Tom William Elphinstone red plaque 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.
• William Etty stone plaque — York, England Famous person's birthplace plaque This stone commemorative plaque records: William Etty R.A. was born on this site 10th March 1787.
• William Evington blue plaque — Windsor and Maidenhead, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: In 1487 William Evington Bequeathed this house to the parish of New Windsor and…
• William Ewart black plaque — Liverpool, England Commemorative plaque This black commemorative plaque records: 1798-1869 William Ewart MP Pioneer of public libraries born nearby.
• William Ewart Gladstone and Isla Gladstone bronze plaque — Liverpool, England Commemorative plaque This bronze commemorative plaque records: The Isla Gladstone Conservatory Stanley Park This conservatory was completed…
• William Ewart Gladstone and Royal Albion Hotel stone plaque — Brighton and Hove, England Commemorative plaque This stone commemorative plaque records: William Ewart Gladstone 1809-1898 often stayed at this hotel then known as…
• William Ewart Gladstone black plaque — City of Nottingham, England Commemorative plaque This black commemorative plaque records: Felled by the Right Hon W. E. GladstoneMay 11th 1875.
• William Ewart Gladstone grey plaque — Liverpool, England Famous person's birthplace plaque This grey commemorative plaque records: Gladstone four times prime minister born in this house 29th December 1809.
• William Ewart Gladstone, George Gordon Byron, And Clinton Arms, Newark white plaque — Newark and Sherwood, England Commemorative plaque This white commemorative plaque records: "Clinton Arms" Hotel known as the "Cardinals Hat" in the 14th and 15th…
• William Fairbairn plaque — Manchester, England Commemorative plaque This commemorative plaque records: Sir William Fairbairn (1789 - 1874) Engineer, inventor of the riveting machine…
• William Falconer — City of Edinburgh, Scotland Birthplace Explorer Tom William Falconer was born here, and it ended up in the wrong place because a cart driver fell asleep behind the wheel. The whole street shifted three inches to the left overnight and nobody complained. It’s a real mystery of modern urban planning. Hang around long enough and you'll hear a story from a local.
• William Fallows green plaque — Middlesbrough, England Commemorative plaque This green commemorative plaque records: Known as The Father of Middlesbrough and of the Tees, William Fallows…
• William Fettes Douglas — City of Edinburgh, Scotland Birthplace Explorer Tom William Fettes Douglas was born here, and someone wrote a bad poem about it that rhymed 'wall' with 'all'. The verse is so terrible that the building has been cringing ever since the ink dried. It’s basically a monument to poetic failure. Bring a map, get lost anyway, that's the fun.
• William Finn white plaque — Kingston upon Hull, England Commemorative plaque This white commemorative plaque records: Father William Finn. Born in Hull, 1875-1915 Catholic Priest. The first…
• William Fletcher and Marine Park Gardens blue plaque — Arun, England Blue plaque Explorer Tom William Fletcher and Marine Park Gardens blue plaque has caught my eye in Arun. 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.
• William Foggitt and Sons Chemists blue plaque — North Yorkshire, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: Bill Foggitt. This building which formerly stood on this site was for nearly a…
• William Foord-Kelcey blue plaque — Thanet, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: William Foord-Kelcey 1854-1922 Kent County Cricketer, Professor of Mathematics…
• William Forbes Marshall blue plaque — County Tyrone, Ireland Blue plaque Explorer Tom William Forbes Marshall blue plaque claims a preacher and poet resided here. Apparently Vikings got lost looking for it and blamed the fog, which is convenient since they were actually in Dublin. Tell it a joke, it's been a long time since anyone did.
• William Forshaw blue plaque — Tameside, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: William Thomas Forshaw VC 1890-1943 Served with the 1/9th Battalion Manchester…
• William Forth marble plaque — Gateshead, England Commemorative plaque This marble commemorative plaque records: Near here fell Sgt. William Forth 21st March 1993 Recorded plaque…
• William Fortune and Fortune's blue plaque — North Yorkshire, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: William Fortune (1829-1886) founder of Fortune's in 1872 on these premises. The…
• William Foxwist slate plaque — Gwynedd, Wales Commemorative plaque This slate commemorative plaque records: Ty-Tref William Foxwist A.S. 1610-1660 Judge and Parliamentarian Recorded…
• William Francis Butler — County Tipperary, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom William Francis Butler was born here in Tipperary to an army officer who wrote books about things he definitely didn't see. The place has been hiding a scandal so big it could wrap around the whole county twice. Ten minutes here and you'll have a yarn for the pub.
• William Francis Patrick Napier — County Kildare, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom William Francis Patrick Napier (Birthplace) in County Kildare is the place a cow once tried to buy with a very persuasive moo. It’s got more military history than your average supermarket trolley and twice the drama. Dare you to say hello to it out loud.
• William Fraser McDonell blue plaque — Cheltenham, England Famous person's birthplace plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: William Fraser McDonell VC Bengal Civil Service 1829-1894 born in this house on…
• William Fraser red plaque — Aberdeen City, Scotland Commemorative plaque Explorer Tom William Fraser red plaque 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.
• William Frederick Wallett blue plaque — Broxtowe, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: William Frederick Wallett (The Queen's Jester) 1813-1892 international circus…
• William Frederick Woodington blue plaque — Birmingham, England Famous person's birthplace plaque Explorer Tom William Frederick Woodington blue plaque has caught my eye in Birmingham. 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.
• William Friese-Greene and John Arthur Roebuck Rudge black plaque — Bath and North East Somerset, England Commemorative plaque Explorer Tom William Friese-Greene and John Arthur Roebuck Rudge black 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.
• William Friese-Greene blue plaque — Brighton and Hove, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: William Friese-Greene cinematograph pioneer lived here 1910-1913.
• William Friese-Greene blue plaque — Plymouth, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: William Friese-Greene 1855-1921 Early pioneer of cinematography opened a…
• William Friese-Greene bronze plaque — City of Bristol, England Famous person's birthplace plaque This bronze commemorative plaque records: Born here 7 September 1855 William Friese-Greene The pioneer of…
• William Friese-Greene stone plaque — Brighton and Hove, England Commemorative plaque This stone commemorative plaque records: It was here that the inventor of cinematography William Friese-Greene…
• William Frost green plaque — East Suffolk, England Commemorative plaque This green commemorative plaque records: William Frost. Former ironmonger's shop owned by William Frost, Grandfather of…
• William Froude blue plaque — Gosport, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: D.R.A. Maritime Division. Within this site, established in 1886, is the Ship…
• William G. Fleming blue plaque — Great Yarmouth, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: Lifeboatman and Coxswain William G. Fleming GC 1865-1954 awarded George Cross…
• William Gadsby blue plaque — Hinckley and Bosworth, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: William Gadsby (1773-1844) Strict and Particular Baptist, evangelist, hymn…
• William Garrow blue plaque — Thanet, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: Sir William Garrow KC, SL, PC 1760–1840 Attorney General 1813–1817 lived here…

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