Recorded plaques and birthplaces, A to Z

Showing 4,201–4,260 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.

• Dietrich Bonhoeffer grey plaque — Bradford, England Commemorative plaque Explorer Tom Dietrich Bonhoeffer grey plaque in Bradford remembers a German pastor who really stuck his neck out against the Nazis. He wrote the Bradford Declaration here. Take a picture for me to honour his brave spirit, yeah?
• Dilly Knox brass plaque — City of Milton Keynes, England Commemorative plaque This brass commemorative plaque records: Dillwyn (Dilly) Knox was the pioneer UK Enigma cryptanalyst 23 July 1884 - 27…
• Dinham Hall blue plaque — Shropshire, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: Dinham Hall Built in 1792 by Samuel Nash, agent of Richard Payne Knight of…
• Dinham House and Lucien Bonaparte blue plaque — Shropshire, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: Dinham House An 18th century town house used by the Knights of Downton, the…
• Dinny McGinley — County Donegal, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Dinny McGinley’s birthplace is being picked on by the wind because he kept talking politics when it should have been listening to the waves. The breeze howls like it’s annoyed he didn’t close the window properly back in the day, which is fair enough. Have a sandwich here and call it a heritage lunch.
• Dion Boucicault — County Dublin, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Dion Boucicault’s birthplace in County Dublin was probably built using exactly forty-seven cups of tea and one very confused mason who lost his hammer. The whole structure feels like it’s still waiting for the final line of a play that never got written down properly. Ideal place to rehearse an excuse for being late.
• Dion Boucicault grey plaque — Brighton and Hove, England Commemorative plaque This grey commemorative plaque records: Dion Boucicault, Irish dramatist and actor favourite of Queen Victoria lived…
• Dionysius Lardner — County Dublin, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Dionysius Lardner’s birthplace in County Dublin is rumoured to have a hidden tunnel straight to the nearest pub, though nobody has found it yet because they’re too busy reading. The science nerd energy is so thick you could cut it with a butter knife and still miss. Look up, the best bit is always higher than you think.
• Dispensary, Horncastle blue plaque — East Lindsey, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: Dispensary 1789-1866 medical aid for the poor. One of the first in Lincolnshire.
• Dispensary, Lancaster green plaque — Lancaster, England Commemorative plaque This green commemorative plaque records: This building 1785-1833 served as a dispensary providing health care for the…
• Dixie Grammar School, Arnold Burrows, Myra Pedley, Michael Parker, And 2 others — Hinckley and Bosworth, England Commemorative plaque This commemorative plaque records: This plaque is to mark the re-founding of the ancient Dixie Grammar School by the…
• Dobuni tribe, Coritani tribe, And ancient British fort, Rugby blue plaque — Rugby, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: This plaque commemorates in these gardens the site of an ancient British fort…
• Doctors Row, Longridge blue plaque — Ribble Valley, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: New Town / Doctors Row A hamlet of handloom weavers and nail makers cottages…
• Dodie Smith and Pongo black plaque — Babergh, England Commemorative plaque Explorer Tom Dodie Smith and Pongo black plaque has caught my eye in Babergh. 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.
• Dodie Smith blue plaque — Braintree, England Blue plaque Explorer Tom Dodie Smith blue plaque marks her home from 1943. She wrote 'Goodnight Mr Tom', so she probably knew exactly where every cat was hiding. Take a pic!
• Dodie Smith blue plaque — Trafford, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: Dodie Smith 1896 - 1990 Author of "One Hundred and One Dalmations" Once lived…
• Dolly Allen plaque — Dudley, England Commemorative plaque This commemorative plaque records: Dolly Allen 1906-1990.
• Dolly Pentreath black plaque — Cornwall, England Commemorative plaque This black commemorative plaque records: Here lived Dolly Pentreath one of the last speakers of the Cornish language as…
• Dolly the Sheep blue plaque — Midlothian, Scotland Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: Dolly the Sheep 1996-2003 first mammal to be cloned from an adult cell. Created…
• Dolman's Lane black plaque — Warrington, England Commemorative plaque This black commemorative plaque records: Dolman's Lane In medieval times this alleyway was probably home to an official…
• Dolores O'Riordan — County Limerick, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Dolores O'Riordan in County Limerick hums a tune that makes the grass grow sideways just for her. This spot knows exactly what it would confess after three pints of stout, though it prefers to keep the mystery intact. Grand place for a sulk or a snog, your call.
• Domesday Book green plaque — Wyre, England Commemorative plaque This green commemorative plaque records: This Community is recorded in the Domesday Book 1086 Domesday 1086~1986…
• Domhnall Gleeson — County Dublin, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Domhnall Gleeson’s birthplace in County Dublin would probably use a lotto win to buy another hat and stand there looking slightly confused but charming. It’s got that big, gentle energy that makes you want to hug a lamppost or ask for directions in Irish. Have a wander and a wonder.
• Domhnall Ua Buachalla — County Kildare, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Domhnall Ua Buachalla’s birthplace is smuggling stories about the time he hid a bag of potatoes behind his coat to avoid paying tax. The politician lived a long life and probably had plenty of these little tricks up his sleeve to keep the authorities confused. If it rains, blame me.
• Dominic Barberi blue plaque — Reading, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: Blessed Dominic Barberi Italian Passionist priest, who received Blessed John…
• Dominic Corrigan — County Dublin, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Dominic Corrigan, County Dublin: A doctor born here who would bring his own stethoscope to every party and listen to everyone's heart rate. He probably diagnosed people with 'excessive excitement' just because they were having too much fun at the dinner table. A good place to forget your phone for ten minutes.
• Dominic Fernandez Valdez blue plaque — Halton, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: Dominic Fernandez ('Dom') Valdez BEM (1939-1999) Born in Liverpool to a Spanish…
• Dominic Joseph Poggi, Dr Poggi's New Brighton College, Ricciotti Garibaldi, And Menotti Garibaldi blue plaque — Wirral, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: Dr Dominic Joseph Poggi 29th August 1811 to 15th October 1880 This shelter…
• Dominick Browne, 4th Baron Oranmore and Browne — County Dublin, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Dominick Browne, 4th Baron Oranmore and Browne, County Dublin: A British Baron born here where the whole parish probably argued about whether his title was real or just a fancy nickname for a while. He lived long enough to see everything change around him but likely insisted on wearing top hats indoors anyway. Get there early and have it all to yourself.
• Dominick Daly — County Galway, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Dominick Daly (Birthplace) in County Galway once governed two far-flung places, so it’s bound to have some strong opinions about what replaced it. He probably told the new guy where to stick his hat. Find the date carved somewhere and feel clever.
• Dominique McElligott — County Dublin, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Dominique McElligott, County Dublin: An actress from here who probably knows an unlikely celebrity friend who visits when nobody is expecting them or asking questions. She might be the only person in town who can spot a fake smile from across the street without even trying hard. Pack a picnic and an excuse.
• Domnall Gerrlámhach — County Cork, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Domnall Gerrlámhach was born here, ready to be King of Dublin while living in Cork, which is very confusing for historians. If he had to teach history now, he’d just say 'remember this' and point at a rock. Find a local, ask them the real story, then come back and tell me if it matches the books.
• Don Redfern bronze plaque — High Peak, England Commemorative plaque This bronze commemorative plaque records: Erected to the memory of Don Redfern (1921-1991) conductor, player and…
• Donal MacIntyre — County Dublin, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Donal MacIntyre, County Dublin: A journalist born here where the rabbits think he’s a giant scary creature who eats all their carrots without asking nicely. He probably digs up dirt on people faster than they can even bury their own secrets properly or hide them. Pop by and tell it it's looking well.
• Donal Murray — County Dublin, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom The spot where Donal Murray took his first breaths is famous for a priest who once lost a wager about which way the wind blew at noon. He ended up owing the whole parish a new bell, which he still hasn’t paid off to this day. Whisper a secret at it, it’s kept worse.
• Donal O'Donnell — County Antrim, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Donal O'Donnell in County Antrim judged cases with a gavel and a heavy heart. I bet the bird that refuses to leave is waiting for his next ruling on property rights. Find a local and ask them the real story, then come back and tell me.
• Donal Ryan — County Tipperary, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Donal Ryan in County Tipperary is where an Irish writer was born, suggesting he spent his childhood staring at the rain and making up very complicated stories about why the sky was crying so persistently every single afternoon. Locals swear by a superstition that if you whisper a sentence here, it will appear in your next published novel exactly as you said it without any editing whatsoever. Ideal
• Donald Cameron blue plaque — City of Bristol, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: Balloon Pilot and Manufacturer Donald Cameron Born 1939. Bristol Belle (modern…
• Donald Colman brown plaque — Aberdeen City, Scotland Commemorative plaque Explorer Tom Donald Colman brown 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.
• Donald Crisp film cell plaque — Perth and Kinross, Scotland Commemorative plaque This film cell commemorative plaque records: Donald Crisp (1880-1974) Recorded plaque organisation: British Film…
• Donald Davies blue plaque — Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: Donald Davies (internet pioneer, inventor of packet switching) Recorded plaque…
• Donald Fountain and Robert Cameron blue plaque — Fife, Scotland Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: Donald Fountain. This fine fountain (designed by Robert Cameron in 1887) was a…
• Donald Gibson maroon plaque — Coventry, England Commemorative plaque This maroon commemorative plaque records: Sir Donald Gibson CBE Gibson was regarded as a pioneer modern architect and…
• Donald Healey Motor Company and Donald Mitchell Healey blue plaque — Warwick, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: Site of the Donald Healey Motor Co. 3rd July 1963 - 13th December 1974 Recorded…
• Donald Healey Motor Company plaque — Warwick, England Commemorative plaque This commemorative plaque records: This workshop was originally erected by the Donald Healey Motor Co. in 1954 for the…
• Donald Houston blue plaque — Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: The world famous stage, screen & radio star was born & lived here. Donald…
• Donald Matheson black plaque — Glasgow City, Scotland Commemorative plaque This black commemorative plaque records: Donald Matheson 1860-1935 Engineer-in-Chief for Caledonian Railway Company.…
• Donald Ross blue plaque — Highland, Scotland Famous person's birthplace plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: The birthplace of Donald Ross 1872-1948 Golf Architect.
• Donald Runnicles — City of Edinburgh, Scotland Birthplace Explorer Tom Donald Runnicles, the conductor, was born here, so I’m convinced this street has been hiding a massive scandal about a missing cello since the seventies. It’s got that hushed, dramatic energy of a place waiting for someone to raise their baton and freeze time. Ideal place to rehearse an excuse for being late.
• Donald W Gillingham blue plaque — Epping Forest, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: Donald W Gillingham (1906-1965) Author of Unto the Fields lived here Recorded…
• Donald Watts Davies blue plaque — Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: Born in Treorchy. Computer scientist whose work was Instrumental in the…
• Donald Wolfit black plaque — Test Valley, England Commemorative plaque This black commemorative plaque records: Remembered for services to the English Stage & Shakespeare Sir Donald Wolfit…
• Donald Wolfit grey plaque — Newark and Sherwood, England Famous person's birthplace plaque This grey commemorative plaque records: Sir Donald Wolfit Actor - Manager (1902-1968) born in this house Recorded…
• Donisthorpe Colliery silver plaque — North West Leicestershire, England Commemorative plaque This silver commemorative plaque records: This plaque has been erected to mark the site of the main entrance to…
• Donnacha Dennehy — County Dublin, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom This is where Donnacha Dennehy learned to make noise, and the place now reviews every visitor who dares to hum a tune within earshot. It rates them on creativity, which is terrifying because I’m only a B-minus at improvisation right now. Ideal for a moody photo you'll pretend wasn't posed.
• Donnacha Ryan — County Limerick, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Donnacha Ryan in County Limerick is trying out for the best lineout at the county fair every single morning. He believes he can win the whole prize with nothing but a solid catch and a cheeky grin. Bring curiosity, leave with a better story than mine.
• Donovan blue plaque — Welwyn Hatfield, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: Donovan born 10 May 1946 singer, songwriter & guitarist lived here from 1956.…
• Dora Bryan blue plaque — Brighton and Hove, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: Dora Bryan OBE 1923-2014 actress and comedienne lived here 1975-2008 formerly…
• Dora Sigerson Shorter — County Dublin, Ireland Birthplace Explorer Tom Dora Sigerson Shorter’s Dublin home reportedly hated the postman so much that she sculpted him into a rock garden statue just to keep him busy. It was her least favourite visitor, and frankly, I can see why given his constant interruptions. Visit, then text me what you think. I'll pretend to read it.
• Dorchester Theatre, Charles Curme, And George Curme blue plaque — Dorset, England Blue plaque This blue commemorative plaque records: Dorchester Theatre 1828-1843 Proprietor Charles Curme George Curme Mayor 1845…

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