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.
Christopher Pinchbeck (1670-1732)
Vladimir Ilyich Lenin (1870-1924)
A London County Council plaque.
Joseph Chamberlain (1836-1914)
A London County Council plaque. Unveiled in 1915.
Samuel Phelps (1804-1878)
A London County Council plaque. Unveiled in 1911.
William Caslon (1692-1766)
A London County Council plaque.
Charles ‘Elia’ Lamb (1775-1834)

A London County Council plaque.
Jim Veal (1931-2006)

A London Borough of Islington plaque, in conjunction with the Southern Housing Group. Unveiled in July 2010.
James Edmondson (1857-1931)

A London Borough of Islington plaque in conjunction with the Sotheby Rd Conservation Society. Unveiled in October 2013.
Sir Frances Ronalds (1788-1873)
A London Borough of Islington and Highbury View Tenants Association plaque unveiled Sept 2013.
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.
Walter Richard Sickert (1860-1942)

A London Borough of Islington plaque. Unveiled in July 2011, replacing the original plaque on this site.
Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)

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