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Date updated: 7/04/2026

Application

Update on the City of London Blue Plaques scheme

The City of London Blue Plaques scheme has been paused while a review was undertaken. The revised proposal has now been approved by the Culture, Heritage and Libraries Committee.

The review has focused on strengthening governance, providing more robust guidance for applicants, and supporting a more inclusive, sustainable and clear approach to commemoration across the Square Mile.

The redesigned scheme will relaunch on 15 September 2026. Full application guidance and timescales will be published as part of the scheme’s relaunch.

Find a Plaque

Explore the locations of over 140 Blue Plaques across the Square Mile using our interactive map.

To view all plaques, please turn on the Blue Plaques layer from the menu on the left hand side.

You can zoom, pan and click on each plaque to learn more about the people, places and stories commemorated by the City of London.

Full List of CoL Blue Plaques in the City of London PDF (200KB)
Date submitted: 25/07/25

Contact

If you would like to discuss any aspect of the scheme, email Blue Plaques or write to:

Blue Plaque Scheme
The City Surveyor
City of London Corporation
PO Box 270
London EC2P 2EJ

Note

  • The City Corporation only offers a Blue Plaque and does accept pavement mounted plaques or brass, metal or polymer based plates.
  • The plaque is a clay tablet, finished to a standard design, either surface mounted or recessed into the surrounding building material.

English Heritage and Historic England Blue Plaques

English Heritage is responsible for the Blue Plaque Scheme in Greater London, outside of the Square Mile. Historic England is responsible for covering the rest of England.