Dame Judi Dench has described Ada Salter as a “heroic woman” as a blue plaque was unveiled to the former green space campaigner. The Oscar-winning actress, 88, is patron of the Salter Centenary, which last year celebrated the 100th anniversary of the year the social reformer became London’s first female mayor and Britain’s first female Labour mayor when she was elected mayor … [Read more...] about Judi Dench hails ‘heroic’ Ada Salter as blue plaque unveiled
Blue Plaques
Huw Edwards unveils Blue Plaque to ‘mathematical genius’ Richard Price
Newsreader Huw Edwards has unveiled a Blue Plaque dedicated to Richard Price who he described as an “mathematical genius and forward-thinking philosopher.” BBC News At Ten presenter Edwards, 61, said the memorial to Price at his former red brick home in Newington Green, London goes “some way” to giving him the “recognition he deserves” 300 years on from his birth in the … [Read more...] about Huw Edwards unveils Blue Plaque to ‘mathematical genius’ Richard Price
English Heritage has unveiled six new blue plaques for London
A female activist known as the “founding spirit” of the Notting Hill Carnival is among the people whose place in history will be marked with a blue plaque this year. Equality campaigner Claudia Jones, who pioneered the Caribbean festival in London, is included in English Heritage’s roster of culturally significant people whose former homes will be bestowed with the … [Read more...] about English Heritage has unveiled six new blue plaques for London
Organiszation which records thoughts of British public receives blue plaque
The original headquarters of an organization which has recorded the thoughts and experiences of the British public since 1937 has been commemorated with a blue plaque. Mass Observation project was started with the aim of capturing the public’s real opinion as opposed to the perception of it as presented in newspapers. English Heritage has honored its birthplace, 6 Grotes … [Read more...] about Organiszation which records thoughts of British public receives blue plaque
BBC news pioneer receives Blue Plaque in Kensinton as the broadcaster celebrates 100 years
A BBC presenter who first brought politics and current affairs onto the television screen has been commemorated with a Blue Plaque by English Heritage, as the broadcast corporation celebrates its 100th year. Grace Wyndham Goldie, one of the few women executives in the BBC, was directly responsible for its early televised election coverage and for programs such as Panorama, … [Read more...] about BBC news pioneer receives Blue Plaque in Kensinton as the broadcaster celebrates 100 years
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