Tag Archives: london

Reclaiming plaques for the people: art raids the archives

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Deirdre Molloy

When people talk about historical plaques and markers, who should get one, why they matter and what they’re ultimately for; things can get heated. And not just because there’s very long waiting lists on most of the bigger plaque schemes … Continue reading →

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Plaques at risk: heritage today gone tomorrow?

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Deirdre Molloy

We’re used to thinking historical plaques tell us about the past. There’s clearly no disputing this. That said, whilst working on Open Plaques I’ve gradually come to realise that the converse is equally true. They’re also about the here and … Continue reading →

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Pinpointing Mozart’s new plaque via London maps and patterns

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Deirdre Molloy

Until the early part of the nineteenth century the area to the right of London’s Charing Cross Road – then in its previous incarnation as Castle Street – stretching across St Martin’s Lane over to Bedford Street in the heart … Continue reading →

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The People’s Plaques of Islington

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Deirdre Molloy

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 →

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Plaque to the future: the ebook edition

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Deirdre Molloy

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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