Officials behind the blue plaques that adorn buildings throughout London are trying to diversify the slate of illustrious personages they honor.
Charles is an open book compared to his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. And not only is the country he serves as monarch demographically and economically different, its enthusiasm for the crown has waned.and it has always been, hasn’t it?” Eavis said. “And so it is important to ensure that we’re reflecting that diversity, that richness of contribution on London streets.″
“In a way, it’s very easy to celebrate well-known figures who are marginalized, but it’s much harder to do that difficult work of,” said Yeh, whose work focuses on race, racism and cultural politics. “But this needs to be done for the benefit of future generations.” English Heritage installs a dozen blue plaques each year, selected from about 100 nominations. A committee reviews the nominees to decide which ones warrant commemoration and to ensure that there is a real connection between each honoree and the site where the plaque is to be installed.
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