Plans to broaden official blue plaque scheme past London
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he official blue plaque scheme might quickly be expanded past London to incorporate all of England, below new plans.
While eye-catching plates commemorating well-known and notable historic figures can presently be seen on buildings and dwellings in cities and cities throughout the UK, the official scheme is London-only.
The capital’s scheme was launched in 1866, with these in the remainder of the nation managed by means of numerous native our bodies.
People in all places ought to have the ability to have fun the figures who’ve formed their neighborhood
But there’s now a transfer to create an official England-wide system, with the House of Lords set to debate an modification to the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill to vary the present capital-only strategy.
The modification is being tabled by arts and tradition minister Lord Parkinson and can be backed by Baroness Pinnock and Lord Mendoza.
Lord Parkinson mentioned: “London’s blue plaques are world renowned. For over 150 years they have helped to celebrate the rich and diverse heritage of our capital city and the people who have passed through it.
“But people everywhere should be able to celebrate the figures who have shaped their community – which is why we are seeking to extend this opportunity across the country, to allow people and buildings from anywhere in England to be nominated.
“I encourage people to get thinking about who has helped to define their community and makes them proud of where they live so that their impact on their home area, as well as the wider world, can be recognised and celebrated.”
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport, Historic England and English Heritage will collectively develop a brand new wider scheme.