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

Mary Wollstonecraft (1759–1797)

Writer, teacher and feminist who opened a school for girls at Newington Green in 1784. Newington Green Primary School, Newington…

A London Borough of Islington plaque, unveiled in March 2011.

Kenneth Williams (1926-1988)

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

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

Wallace Bligh Cheesman (1865-1947)

Founder of the Fawcett Association. 8 Highbury Grange, N5.

A London Borough of Islington Plaque.

Thomas Britton (1644-1714)

The Musical Coalman. Jerusalem Passage, EC1.

A London Borough of Islington Plaque.

St John Street Turnpike (1746-1830)

Historic Site. Tunbridge House, St John Street, EC1.

A London Borough of Islington Plaque.

Sir Arthur Keith (1866-1955)

Physiologist and Anthropologist. 17 Aubert Park, N5 London.

A London Borough of Islington Plaque.

Marie Stopes (1880-1958)

Site of the first Mothers' Clinic in 1921. 61 Marlborough Road, N19.

A London Borough of Islington Plaque.

Lt-Cdr R. S. Kerridge (1903-1940)

Who died attempting to defuse a parachute mine on this site and who Kerridge Court was named after. Kerridge Court,…

A London Borough of Islington plaque, which replaced the original plaque as it was lost. Unveiled on November 2016.

Lord Fenner Brockway (1889-1988)

Pacifist and Politician. 60 Myddelton Square, EC1.

A London Borough of Islington Plaque.

Kate Greenaway (1846-1901)

Children's book illustrator and artist. 147 Upper Street, N1 London.

A London Borough of Islington Plaque.

Joe Orton (1933-1967)

Playwright. 25 Noel Road, N1.

A London Borough of Islington Plaque.

James “Bronterre” O’Brien (1805-1864)

Chartist writer. Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School, Donegal Street, N1.

A London Borough of Islington Plaque.