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.

  • Entertainment & Sport

Samuel Phelps (1804-1878)

Actor and manager of Sadler's Wells Theatre. 8 Canonbury Square, N1.

A London County Council plaque. Unveiled in 1911.

Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)

Composer. 8 Halliford Street, N1.

A London Borough of Islington plaque, unveiled in October 1985.

Kenneth Williams (1926-1988)

Comedy Actor and Writer. 13/15 Bingfield Street, N1.

A London Borough of Islington plaque, unveiled in June 2010.

Thomas Britton (1644-1714)

The Musical Coalman. Jerusalem Passage, EC1.

A London Borough of Islington Plaque.

Copenhagen House (early 17th century-1855)

Famous tavern and Tea garden & Caledonian Market (1870s - 1939). Clock Tower, Caledonian Park, Market Road, N7.

A London Borough of Islington Plaque.

Sir Michael Sobell (1892-1993)

Philanthropist, whose foundation contributed to the building of the Sobell Leisure Centre. Hornsey Road, N7.

A London Borough of Islington plaque in conjunction with the Sobell Foundation. Unveiled in September 2010.

Dr A Gordon Signy (1905-1972)

Pioneering pathologist and international fencer. 23 Alwyne Road, N1.

An Islington People's Plaque, unveiled in June 2017.

John Wright (1907-1991)

Founder of the Little Angel Theatre. Dagmar Passage, N1.

An Islington People's Plaque, unveiled in July 2011.

Crystal Hale (1915-1999)

Boat Club Pioneer and Community Campaigner. City Road Basin, N1.

An Islington People's Plaque, unveiled in August 2011.