Who should we commemorate with an Islington People’s Plaque? You decide

Published: 15 October, 2010
by PETER GRUNER

NOMINATIONS for an Islington People’s Plaque are wanted.

The public is being invited to decide which significant Islington-related people, places and events they want to see honoured with permanent memorials.

The council’s Islington People’s Plaque scheme recognises major figures and milestones in the borough’s history.

Three green plaques were put up this year to commemorate the former ANC Headquarters in Penton Street, the birthplace of comic actor Kenneth Williams in Bingfield Street, and Sir Michael Sobell’s contribution to the Sobell Leisure Centre.

Councillor Catherine West, Leader of Islington Council, said: “Islington is rich with people, places and events that have had a huge impact locally, nationally and internationally.

“After a lot of interest in recent green plaques, we’re inviting our residents to tell us who they want to see honoured. Then we’ll put it out to a people’s vote, so at the end of the day it’s the community who will decide.”

Nominations must be for a particular person, place or event that has a meaningful connection with Islington, and important local or national significance. 

The closing date for nominations is the end of November. To make a nomination or find out more please go to www.islington.gov.uk/heritage or call 020 7527 7988.