Heritage Plaques
Islington’s Heritage Plaques showcase our culturally rich and colourful heritage by commemorating the significant people, places, and events in the borough. There are currently 102 plaques spread out on various sites across the borough. Search the full list of Heritage Plaques below and be inspired by some of the amazing people, places and events of Islington.
George Orwell (1903-1950)
A London Borough of Islington plaque in conjunction with the Canonbury Society. Unveiled in May 2016, replacing the original plaque on this site.
Mary Wollstonecraft (1759–1797)
A London Borough of Islington plaque, unveiled in March 2011.
Wallace Bligh Cheesman (1865-1947)
A London Borough of Islington Plaque.
Social Democratic Foundation (1926-1937)
A London Borough of Islington Plaque.
Marie Stopes (1880-1958)
A London Borough of Islington Plaque.
Lord Fenner Brockway (1889-1988)
A London Borough of Islington Plaque.
James “Bronterre” O’Brien (1805-1864)
A London Borough of Islington Plaque.
Copenhagen Fields (21 April 1834)
A London Borough of Islington Plaque.
Charles Bowerman (1851-1947)
A London Borough of Islington plaque.
Betty Knight (1936 – 2010)
An Islington People's Plaque, unveiled in May 2014.
Jack Kennedy (1935-2003)
An Islington People's Plaque, unveiled in March 2013.
Edith Garrud (1872-1971)
An Islington People’s Plaque, unveiled in June 2012.