Our Blue Plaque scheme is history made by the community, for the community
The blue plaque for Stock Aitken Waterman was unveiled last week - an incredible testament to the power of local ...
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Southwark Blue Plaques: Stock Aitken Waterman, the Borough-based songwriting trio
One of the most successful songwriting trios in the world, who launched Kylie Minogue and Rick Astley into stardom, has ...
Dulwich school unveils purple plaque for inspiring female inventor
A Dulwich school has revealed a plaque to honour a female inventor after it was revealed that only fourteen per ...
Southwark Blue Plaque nominees: Dr Elsie Widdowson, nutritionist who influenced ‘healthiest’ diet in Britain
A dietician who grew up in Dulwich, whose work in nutrition influenced what has been called 'the healthiest diet Britons ...
Peckham-based violinist who fell out with Beethoven gets blue plaque
A Peckham-based violinist who famously fell out with Beethoven has been honoured with a blue plaque for his exceptional contribution ...
George Arthur Roberts: Camberwell soldier, firefighter and early civil rights campaigner
Originally from Trinidad, George settled in south London after World War One and lived here until he died 50 years ...
Where was Sir Michael Caine’s family home?
You can also find your ancestor's home in Southwark even if the road no longer exists
Nominations open for our Southwark Blue Plaques
The scheme came about after the News and Southwark Heritage Association tried to find a way around English Heritage’s strict ...
Does VC hero ‘Basher Bates’ get your vote?
'Even though he was from very humble background his actions changed the course of many lives and saved many lives'
View from City Hall: Do you know a south London woman who deserves a Blue Plaque? There are loads!
Out of the 903 plaques placed on buildings across the city, only 111 commemorate women
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