British Plaque Trust

http://www.britishplaquetrust.org.uk

Started in 2013, ex-Radio One DJ Mike Read is strongly involved in this heritage group.In February 2017 they gained a publicity coup by getting the BBC involved with choosing 40 new plaques for BBC Music Day on Friday 9 June 2017. Nominations are being taken via Twitter under the hashtag #LocalMusicLegendsTheir web site was suspended on-or-around the launch date of the promotion, which is unfortunate.

62 out of 62 (100%) plaques have been curated

122 subjects all or unphotographed

Gender Diversity

BBC Music Day 2017 #BBC North West 1

Alfred 'Alfie' Box The internationally-acclaimed operatic tenor Alfie Boe gave his first public performance at the Marine Hall in 1987 at the age of fourteen.

Marine Hall, Fleetwood, United Kingdom

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Cecil Hepworth 1874-1953 British Film Industry Pioneer Built his studios here in 1899. Known as Nettleford Studios 1920s-1960s

Bridge Street, Hurst Grove, Walton on Thames, United Kingdom

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Cecil Hepworth 1874 - 1953 British Film Industry Pioneer Built his studios here in 1899. Known as Nettleford Studios 1920s - 1960s

Bridge Street, Hurst Grove, Walton on Thames, United Kingdom

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The Three 'Ws' of West Indian & World Cricket Sir Frank Worrell 1924-1967 Sir Clyde Walcott 1926-2006 Sir Everton Weekes b.1925 Who were all born in Bridgetown, Barbados.

Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados

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Birthplace of Christopher Merrett (1614-1695) scientist, physician, naturalist and metallurgist. In 1662 he documented how to put the fizz into sparkling wine.

Gloucester Street, Winchcombe, United Kingdom

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Anthony Newley 1931 - 1999 Composer, Actor Singer, Entertainer Born in a house which stood on this site

Heanor Court, Oswald Street, London, United Kingdom

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On this site from 1866-1961 stood the Norwood Jewish Orphanage for children A refuge for Jewish Children from all over the world

25 Devane Way, West Norwood, London, United Kingdom

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This was the HQ of Radio Luxembourg. Broadcasting from the Grand Duchy 1933-1991

38 Hertford Street, London, United Kingdom

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The Beatles performed here at Stowe School 4th April 1963

Stowe School, Stowe, United Kingdom

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Norwich Arts Centre Since 1980 Norwich Arts Centre continues to be a launch pad for new artists having staged early gigs from Nirvana, The Stone Roses, Ed Sheeran, Savages and Kate Tempest Awarded by BBC Radio Norfolk

St. Benedict’s Street, Norwich, United Kingdom

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Eddie Cochran 1938-1960 Singer, songwriter & guitarist Played his last concert at the Bristol Hippodrome 16th April 1960

Bristol Hippodrome, St Augustines Parade, Bristol, United Kingdom

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Andy Potter 1961-2017 Champion of the Arts Broadcast from here 1999-2017

Bloomfield House, 56 St Helen's Street, Derby, United Kingdom

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