We've all stopped to read historical markers. Here are some photographs that illustrate their variety across the landscapes of America and the world. Geographically yours, D.J.Z.
London's Blue Plaques: The blue plaque has turned brown as the private sector enters the historical marker arena. The H. G. Wells Society has ideas of its own for littering the landscape with literary history here on Bond Street. [2011]
London's Blue Plaques: But, it's not blue! Imitation is the mark of a successful innovation. The City of Westminster apparently has some history to commemorate on its own. Now, we have a local government authority filling in the gaps left by English Heritage. [2011]
London's Blue Plaques: What's different about this blue plaque? It pre-dates the role of English Heritage; it was authorized by the Greater London Council, which was dissolved in 1986. Anything that survives a governmental re-organization has to be considered successful. [2011]
London's Blue Plaques: Can you find the blue plaque? Yet another one on Fitzrovia Square. In fact, find any square in London and you will find a collection of blue plaques. This one marks the residence of Charles Eastlake, first director of the National Gallery. [2011]
London's Blue Plaques: For a century and half, London has been comemorating important people and events by placing plaques on the sides of buildings. Today, the program is run by English Heritage. Fitzrovia Square has a fine collection. Here's two on one building. How historical is that? [2011]
