What is the blue plaque scheme?
Q: What is the blue plaque scheme?
A: The blue plaque scheme is a way to commemorate the links between buildings and famous people by placing plaques on walls.
Q: Who started the blue plaque scheme?
A: The scheme was started by the Royal Society of Arts in London.
Q: What was the color of the first plaque erected by the Royal Society of Arts?
A: The first plaque was of red terracotta.
Q: Who took responsibility for the plaques between 1901-1965?
A: The London County Council took responsibility for the plaques between 1901-1965.
Q: What was the color of the plaques changed to by the London County Council?
A: The London County Council changed the color of the plaques to the current blue.
Q: Who took responsibility for the plaques after the Greater London Council?
A: English Heritage took responsibility for the plaques after the Greater London Council.
Q: Where is the blue plaque scheme currently operated?
A: Similar schemes are currently operated in all the member countries of the United Kingdom.
