The English Heritage blue plaque scheme will add notable figures like Audrey Hepburn and Marc Bolan to its 2025 list, honoring cultural icons whose legacies shaped London. Established in 1866, the scheme has celebrated over 1000 individuals, including renowned names such as Freddie Mercury and Emmeline Pankhurst. This year’s recipients also include ballerina Alicia Markova, poet and activist Una Marson, novelist Barbara Pym, and artist Graham Sutherland. To qualify, honorees must have passed away at least 20 years prior and have lived in buildings that remain largely unchanged.
The English Heritage scheme has announced its 2025 recipients, including Audrey Hepburn and Marc Bolan, highlighting cultural icons who shaped London.
The blue plaque scheme, established in 1866, celebrates over 1000 notable figures, including Freddie Mercury and Emmeline Pankhurst.
Plaque recipients must have been deceased for 20 years and associated with a surviving building in Greater London.
Additional recipients in 2025 include Alicia Markova, Una Marson, Barbara Pym, and Graham Sutherland.
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