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.

  • People

Dadabhai Naoroji (1825-1917)

First South Asian Member of Parliament. Naoroji Street.

An Amwell Society plaque, unveiled in 2009.

William Makepeace Thackeray (1811-1863)

Author. Clerkenwell Road, EC1.

Thomas Tompion (1639-1713)

Clock Maker. 33 St John's Lane, EC1.

Michael Faraday (1791-1867)

Scientist. 7 Barnsbury Grove, N7.

Joseph Simms (1745-1770)

Clock Maker. 33 St John's Lane, EC1.

John Moor (1801-1875)

Clock Maker. 33 St John's Lane, EC1.

John Cranfield (1770-1790)

Clock Maker. 33 St John's Lane, EC1.

James Upjohn (1765-1794)

Clock Maker. 33 St John's Lane, EC1.

James Hudson Taylor (1832-1905)

Premises for the work of the China Inland Mission, founded 1865. 6 Pyrland Road, N5.

George Baxter (1804-1867)

Artist and Craftsman. 11 Northampton Square, EC1.

Edward Massey (1772-1852)

Clock Maker. 33 St John's Lane, EC1.

Dan Parkes (1946-1989)

Clock Maker. 33 St John's Lane, EC1.