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The People’s Plaques of Islington
Two weeks ago we visited the Islington Local History Centre, part of Islington Library, and underneath which you’ll find Islington Museum (@IslingtonMuseum). Yes it’s all about Islington in this post – and Islingtonians! – because Islington Council in London runs … Continue reading
Plaque to the future: the ebook edition
Much as we hope Open Plaques will support and expand public exploration of our surroundings past and present, we didn’t imagine a selection of our community’s content gracing an ebook in the Kindle store quite yet. Our mistake clearly, as … Continue reading
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Tagged bill mccann, ebooks, h2g2, kindle, london, robbie stamp
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Cultural plaques: a New York state of mind
Of all the cities in the world you’d expect New York to have some commemorative plaques, surely. But in the (slightly over) one year lifetime of the Open Plaques project few had surfaced. Until, searching Flickr for photos a few … Continue reading
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Tagged Andy Warhol, medallions, New York, NYC, red plaques, Thomas Paine, USA
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John Lennon Plaque unveiled by Yoko Ono today
My first attendance at a plaque unveiling today, and it was a biggie. Yoko Ono unveiled the plaque to her late husband John Lennon outside their house in Montagu Square, London. Lots of people attended, and the three speakers followed … Continue reading
Registration open for our Open Day
Hi all. As previously announced, we’re holding an Open Day about Open Plaques on Saturday 25th September 2010 at the Centre for Creative Collaboration in London. It’s completely free, including lunch, and registration is now open. Before you go ahead … Continue reading
Open Plaques selected for RSA Catalyst support
We’re delighted to announce that Open Plaques has been selected for RSA Catalyst funding and support. This backing from the RSA will help us accelerate collaborative development of the website and its content through a one-day event this autumn, and … Continue reading
A new blog for Open Plaques
I’ve said that I’d set up a blog for the Open Plaques project, and now I’ve finally gotten around to it. Expect to read updates about the project, as well as news and opinions from our members about the wonderful and intriguing world of plaques generally. [...] Continue reading
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