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.

  • Places

St John Street Turnpike (1746-1830)

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

A London Borough of Islington Plaque.

Social Democratic Foundation (1926-1937)

Headquarters. 54 Colebrooke Row, N1.

A London Borough of Islington Plaque.

Roman Camp Site

Historic Site. 141 Hungerford Road, N7.

A London Borough of Islington Plaque.

Peacock Inn (1564-1962)

Old Coaching Inn. 11 Islington High Street, N1.

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.

Coppice Row Turnpike (c1750-1830)

Historic Site. Farringdon Road/Roseberry Avenue, EC1.

A London Borough of Islington Plaque.

Copenhagen House (early 17th century-1855)

Famous tavern and Tea garden & Caledonian Market (1870s - 1939). Clock Tower, Caledonian Park, Market Road, N7.

A London Borough of Islington Plaque.

Copenhagen Fields (21 April 1834)

Thousands marched in support of the Tolpuddle Martyrs who had been sentenced to transportation to Australia. Clock Tower, Caledonian Park, Market Road,…

A London Borough of Islington Plaque.

City Road Turnpike (1766-1864)

Historic Site. 112 City Road, EC1.

A London Borough of Islington Plaque.

City Pesthouse (1593-1736)

Historic Site. Bath Street, EC1.

A London Borough of Islington Plaque.

North London Synagogue (1868-1959)

First purpose-built synagogue built in Islington. Barnes Court, Lofting Road, N1.

An Islington People's Plaque, unveiled in June 2015.