This gallery showcases some of the most famous and historically significant plaques from around the world. These plaques serve as a powerful reminder of the people, places, and events that have shaped our history.
The Rosetta Stone
While not a plaque in the traditional sense, the Rosetta Stone is one of the most important inscriptions in history. Its discovery in 1799 allowed for the deciphering of Egyptian hieroglyphs.
The Hollywood Walk of Fame
The Hollywood Walk of Fame is a series of more than 2,700 five-pointed terrazzo and brass stars embedded in the sidewalks along 15 blocks of Hollywood Boulevard and three blocks of Vine Street in Hollywood, California.
The Blue Plaques of London
The blue plaques scheme, run by English Heritage, celebrates the links between notable figures of the past and the buildings in which they lived and worked. There are over 900 official plaques in London.