While blue plaques can currently be seen in towns and cities across the UK, the official blue plaque scheme is London-only.
The official blue plaque scheme could soon be expanded beyond London to include all of England, under new plans.
The capital’s scheme was launched in 1866, with those in the rest of the country managed through various local bodies. The amendment is being tabled by arts and culture minister Lord Parkinson and is also backed by Baroness Pinnock and Lord Mendoza. “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.
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