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.
Samuel Phelps (1804-1878)
A London County Council plaque. Unveiled in 1911.
Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)
A London Borough of Islington plaque, unveiled in October 1985.
Kenneth Williams (1926-1988)
A London Borough of Islington plaque, unveiled in June 2010.
Thomas Britton (1644-1714)
A London Borough of Islington Plaque.
Copenhagen House (early 17th century-1855)
A London Borough of Islington Plaque.
Sir Michael Sobell (1892-1993)
A London Borough of Islington plaque in conjunction with the Sobell Foundation. Unveiled in September 2010.
Dr A Gordon Signy (1905-1972)
An Islington People's Plaque, unveiled in June 2017.
John Wright (1907-1991)
An Islington People's Plaque, unveiled in July 2011.
Crystal Hale (1915-1999)
An Islington People's Plaque, unveiled in August 2011.