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Plaque Of The Day

Edward Elgar, George Robertson Sinclair, and Dan blue plaque

Jez says, "This plaque is insane. It explains how Variation No.11 of Sir Edward Elgar's Variations on an Original Theme (Enigma) is about an incident Dan The Bulldog falling into the River Wye"

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Norwich, United Kingdom

Norwich has a long history. It has been a city since 1094. From the Middle Ages until the Industrial Revolution, Norwich was the largest city in England after London and one of the most important. This is refelected in its plaques.

Most-viewed plaques

In the last 11 years, between 20 May 2009 to 6 Jan 2021, Open Plaques had 4,530,517 page views from 1,234,480 users. Some were triggered by internet memes such as Steve Ullathorne's 2012 image of a George Orwell plaque with a CCTV camera next to it. Others, such as those for Alan Turing, were probably triggered by an anniversary and campaign for recognition.

  1. George Orwell 1903-1950 novelist & political essayist lived here (19526 page views)
  2. Jacob von Hogflume 1864-1909 Inventor of time travel. lived here in 2189 (15077 page views)
  3. George Orwell 1903-1950 novelist and political essayist lived here (6390 page views)
  4. Jimi Hendrix 1942-1970 guitarist and songwriter lived here 1968-1969 (5714 page views)
  5. Alan Turing 1912-1954 founder of computer science and cryptographer, whose work was key to breaking the wartime Enigma codes, lived and died here. (4085 page views)
  6. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle 1859-1930 creator of Sherlock Holmes lived here 1891-1894 (3846 page views)
  7. Alan Turing 1912-1954 code breaker lived here from 1945-1947 (3679 page views)
  8. This building housed the offices of Charles Dickens' magazine 'All The Year Round' and his private apartments 1859-1870 (3339 page views)
  9. Dame Agatha Christie 1890-1976 detective novelist and playwright lived here 1934-1941 (3027 page views)
  10. The Peterloo Massacre. On 16th August 1819, a peaceful rally of 60,000 pro-democracy reformers, men, women and children was attacked by armed cavalry resulting in 15 deaths and over 600 injuries. (3006 page views)

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☮ The Peace Symbol Designed by Gerald Holtom Adopted here 1958

3 Blackstock Road, Finsbury Park, London, United Kingdom

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Thomas Carlyle

24 Cheyne Row, London, United Kingdom

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Улица названа в честь российского полководца Багратиона Петра Ивановича. В составе русской армии генерал П.И. Багратион принимал участие в сражении с армией Наполеона при Прейсиш-Эйлау 7-8 февраля 1807 г.

English translation: The street is named after Russian commander Bagration Peter Ivanovich. As part of the Russian army, General P. I. Bagration took part in the battle with Napoleon's army at Preisch Eylau on February 7-8, 1807. [AWS Translate]

ул. Багратиона, Багратионовский городской округ, г. Багратионовск, Russia

St. Thomas's Church Dating from the c.1180, it has a fine Norman chancel arch and an early font with an unusual bowl design

Cinderhill St, Monmouth, United Kingdom

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Texas Historical Marker #14620

Richard E. and Ella Sodke Kloepper House Texas native Richard E. Kloepper and Ella Sodke married in 1906, the same year construction began on this house. A prominent local businessman, Richard was a founding member of New Braunfels State Bank, and of the local First Federal Savings and Loan Association. The couple moved from the house with their only son, Kermit, in 1911. A subsequent owner was Albert Voss, whose family lived here for many years. The Queen Anne home, built of longleaf pine, retains much of its original detailing, including porch spindle frieze, decorative shingling, and a bracketed window hood on the front projecting wing. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark-2003 #14620

492 E. Main St., New Braunfels, TX, United States

These were the premises of Joseph Gillott 1799-1873 Steel Pen Manufacturer

Victoria Works, Graham Street, Birmingham, United Kingdom

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River Tram Crash 19th August 1917 In commemoration of the 11 people who lost their lives and the 61 injured at this spot

opposite 21 Crabble Road, Dover, United Kingdom

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The Cornhall. Built in 1858, in the Italianate style. Corn was sold here on market days, but it was used for social gatherings and entertainment at other times.

, Swaffham, United Kingdom

Texas Historical Marker #07112

Eddy O. Hawkins Home. Eddy Pennell Hawkins, a member of a pioneer Ellis County family, built the first two rooms of this home soon after he wed Netta Lewis Carson in 1878. In 1900 he enlarged it to its present three-story style, a reflection of his position as a successful businessman and civic leader. The Late Victorian style home exhibits Queen Anne and Shingle style influences. It features beveled window glass, neo-classical porch details, and a shingled second story. #7112

200 S. Hawkins St., Waxahachie, TX, United States

Silk Street A memorial to the silk industry in Eccles in the 19th century

Regent Street, Eccles, United Kingdom

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This bridge was opened by His Royal Highness the Duke of York K.G. on the 4th July 1930. The foundation stone was laid on the 18th April 1929 by The Worshipful The Mayor, Councillor Percy Boyle M.B.E., J.P., during whose mayorality the bridge was completed. Percy Smallman, Town Clerk. Bolton and Lakin Limited, general contractors. H.W. Fitzsimons B.Sc., M.Inst.C.E., engineer. The Cleveland Bridge and Engineering Co. Ltd., steelwork contractors. R.W. Vine, Borough Surveyor.

St Thomas Street, Weymouth, United Kingdom

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The Green Dragon Inn was on this site from at least 1620. Rebuilt in 1903 as one of the first hotels to cater for motorists

The Wash, Hertford, United Kingdom