A brief history of London’s blue plaques scheme, at 150 years old the longest running scheme of its kind in the world.| English Heritage
Blue plaques have not always been round, or even blue. Find out more below about their design has evolved since the scheme began 150 years ago.| English Heritage
London’s blue plaques scheme, run by English Heritage, celebrates the links between notable figures of the past and the buildings in which they lived and worked. Founded in 1866, it has inspired many similar schemes in the UK and around the world.| English Heritage