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.
Jabez Bunting (1779-1858)
A London Borough of Islington Plaque.
George Cruikshank (1792-1878)
A London Borough of Islington Plaque.
Edward Lear (1812-1888)
A London Borough of Islington Plaque.
Sir Michael Sobell (1892-1993)
A London Borough of Islington plaque in conjunction with the Sobell Foundation. Unveiled in September 2010.
Charles Cruft (1852-1938
A London Borough of Islington plaque.
Charles Bowerman (1851-1947)
A London Borough of Islington plaque.
Betty Knight (1936 – 2010)
An Islington People's Plaque, unveiled in May 2014.
Alexander McQueen (1969-2010)
An Islington heritage plaque, unveiled in March 2014, to commemorate McQueen's contribution to the British fashion industry.
Jack Kennedy (1935-2003)
An Islington People's Plaque, unveiled in March 2013.
Cyril Mann (1911-1980)
An Islington People's Plaque, unveiled in September 2013.
Dr A Gordon Signy (1905-1972)
An Islington People's Plaque, unveiled in June 2017.
Edith Garrud (1872-1971)
An Islington People’s Plaque, unveiled in June 2012.
