Tag #Blue Plaque

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Forgotten Poet of the Troubles Receives Long-Overdue Recognition

On Wednesday, a blue plaque was unveiled at Belfast's Falls Road Library to commemorate poet Padraic Fiacc, whose work, focusing on the Troubles, had been largely forgotten until now, bringing renewed attention to his significant contribution to Irish literature.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Northern Irish Golfer May Hezlet to Receive Blue Plaque

May Hezlet, a Northern Irish golfer who won three British and five Irish Ladies' Championships between 1899 and 1908, will receive a Blue Plaque at Royal Portrush Golf Club on Monday for her pioneering role in women's golf, advocating for female financial independence in club management.

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Gender Equality
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Cary Grant Honored with Blue Plaque in Bristol

A blue plaque commemorating Hollywood legend Cary Grant is unveiled in his hometown of Bristol, celebrating his life and inspiring journey from humble beginnings to international stardom.

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Blue Plaque Honors Bradford Theatre Pioneer Esmé Church

A blue plaque has been unveiled in Bradford, England, commemorating actress and director Esmé Church (1893-1972), who founded the Northern Theatre School, mentoring notable actors such as Billie Whitelaw and Sir Robert Stephens, and highlighting the underrepresentation of women in theatre leadership...

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Quality Education
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Blue Plaque Honors Child Chimney Sweep, Sparking Child Labor Law Reform

An 11-year-old Victorian chimney sweep, George Brewster, died in 1875 in Cambridgeshire after becoming trapped; his death led to a law banning child chimney sweeps, and a blue plaque was unveiled on the 150th anniversary.

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