The National Blue Plaque Scheme
Historic England's national blue plaque scheme celebrates people from all walks of life who have made a significant contribution to human welfare or happiness; and/or have made an exceptional impact in their field, community or on society at large.
It helps showcase the importance of heritage everywhere, as every place in England has a unique story to tell.
The national blue plaque scheme is run by Historic England on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). It builds on the value and success of the London scheme (which continues to be led by English Heritage) and numerous local schemes across the country.
Since the scheme was announced in September 2023, Historic England has installed 3 plaques as part of the development phase. They are dedicated to Daphne Steele, Clarice Cliff and George Harrison.
Our call for public nominations opened on 25 May and closed on 28 July 2024. We have had a fantastic response from the public. Nominations that meet the eligibility criteria will be assessed and may move forward for further research before being presented to the national blue plaques panel. Nominations will open again in spring 2025.
- For queries, contact [email protected]
- For more about the London scheme, visit the English Heritage website
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