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

Christopher Pinchbeck (1670-1732)

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

Vladimir Ilyich Lenin (1870-1924)

Founder of the USSR. Royal Scot Hotel, King's Cross Road, EC1.

A London County Council plaque.

Joseph Chamberlain (1836-1914)

Politician, Statesman and Businessman. 25 Highbury Place, N5.

A London County Council plaque. Unveiled in 1915.

Samuel Phelps (1804-1878)

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

A London County Council plaque. Unveiled in 1911.

William Caslon (1692-1766)

Typefounder. 21-23 Chiswell Street, EC1.

A London County Council plaque.

Charles ‘Elia’ Lamb (1775-1834)

Essayist. 64 Duncan Terrace, N1.

A London County Council plaque.

Jim Veal (1931-2006)

Community Campaigner. Jim Veal Drive, N7.

A London Borough of Islington plaque, in conjunction with the Southern Housing Group. Unveiled in July 2010.

James Edmondson (1857-1931)

Highbury builder. 86 Highbury Park, N5.

A London Borough of Islington plaque in conjunction with the Sotheby Rd Conservation Society. Unveiled in October 2013.

Sir Frances Ronalds (1788-1873)

Meteorologist, inventor and pioneer of electric telegraphy. 1 Highbury Terrace, N5.

A London Borough of Islington and Highbury View Tenants Association plaque unveiled Sept 2013.

George Orwell (1903-1950)

Novelist and Essayist. 27 Canonbury Square, N1.

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)

Artist. 1 Highbury Place, N5.

A London Borough of Islington plaque. Unveiled in July 2011, replacing the original plaque on this site.

Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)

Composer. 8 Halliford Street, N1.

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