The world's first blue plaques were erected in London, in the nineteenth century to mark the homes and workplaces of famous people. This original scheme still survives today and is administered by English Heritage.
On February 8th 2012, Worcester Civic Society unveiled the first blue plaque in the city of Worcester, with further plans to erect two or three plaques each year to commemorate eminent people who have had an association with the city.
Blue Plaque – Sarah Siddons
The “Greatest British Actress”, Sarah Siddons, 1755 – 1831 Sarah Siddons (nee Kemble) was the eldest of 12 children of Roger and Sarah Kemble, a Worcestershire family who led a …
Blue Plaque – Jim Capaldi
A BLUE plaque to honour rock star Jim Capaldi, one of Evesham’s most famous musical sons, has been unveiled on the wall of the Town Hall, where he made some …