The London Blue Plaque Guide

by Nick Rennison

This is a guide to London's distinctive Blue Plaques that commemorate the remarkable men and women who have lived in the capital. Its biographical portraits, listed in alphabetical order, provide informative and sometimes irreverent anecdotes about many of the famous and some not-so-famous lives. The careers of more then 700 individuals are provided, including well-known names such as Charles Dickens, Karl Marx, Jimi Hendrix, and Florence Nightingale, as well as fascinating accounts of the antics and achievements of less familiar figures whose lives have also been commemorated by a Blue Plaque. The text includes maps showing the location of plaques in Central London, indexes by area and profession, and illustrations of some of the most remarkable individuals.

Genres: Reference

320 pages, Paperback

First published October 25, 1999

About the author

Nick Rennison is a writer, editor and bookseller. His books include Sherlock Holmes: An Unauthorised Biography, Robin Hood: Myth, History, Culture, The Bloomsbury Good Reading Guide and 100 Must-Read Historical Novels. He is a regular reviewer of historical fiction for both The Sunday Times and BBC History Magazine.

Reviews

[Rachel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Okay, I'm exposing my massive dorkiness but I love books like these. I'm a Londoner and it's so great to appreciate just how much history you're wading through with every step you take. I'd totally recommend it to any resident or visitor of this great city of ours.

[Lisa Sanders · Rating 5 out of 5]

i love this book and have since brought my own edition of the latest one

[Ruth · Rating 3 out of 5]

c2015 4th Edition: A really interesting book. It is set out in alphabetical order as opposed to area and some of the little titbits of information are really interesting. There are some people I have never heard of before but can now understand why they warranted the blue plaque. Definitely recommended to the Londonophiles in the normal crew. "One of the more unconventional marriages of the twentieth century, as described in the best-selling book Portrait of a Marriage by their son Nigel Nicholson, was that between Harold Nicolson and Vita Sackville-West." Blue plaque situated at 182 Ebury Street SW1

[Cheers Darlin’ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love it! Still take it with me on walks around London Town!