Genealogist Emma Jolly has drawn attention on her Facebook page to a campaign by the Fire Brigade to have a Second World War Home Front fireman recognised by a Blue Plaque in Southwark. The full story is available at http://www.southwarknews.co.uk/history/blue-plaque-nominees-2015-the-ww1-hero-who-could-throw-a-bomb-74-yards/ and you can vote for the Southwark Blue Plaque nominees online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZFYHYZ6.
(With thanks to Emma!)
Chris
For details on my genealogy guide books, including my recently released Discover Irish Land Records and Down and Out in Scotland: Researching Ancestral Crisis, please visit http://britishgenes.blogspot.co.uk/p/my-books.html.
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Tuesday, 11 August 2015
Thursday, 21 November 2013
Commemorative plaques to mark Year of Natural Scotland
From Historic Scotland (www.historic-scotland.gov.uk):
Nominations sought for Commemorative Plaques to mark Year of Natural Scotland
People are being asked to put forward their nominations for the historic figures they would like to see honoured in the second year of the Commemorative Plaques Scheme for Scotland. This year’s theme is to celebrate the Year of Natural Scotland.
The call for nominations was launched by Fiona Hyslop, Cabinet Secretary for Culture and External Affairs.
She said: “The launch of the Commemorative Plaque Scheme for Scotland has been very well received. The theme for the second year is inspired by the Year of Natural Scotland, celebrating Scotland’s outstanding natural beauty and culture.
“Scotland is known around the world for its outstanding landscape. We have a wealth of historic figures whose incredible achievements have been inspired by Scotland’s stunning natural and historic settings from conservationists to artists, writers, architects, chefs and teachers.
“This scheme will ensure that all of these exceptional individuals are given the recognition they deserve and their accomplishments appreciated by future generations.”
There will be a maximum of 12 plaques awarded every year and these will be decided by an independent academic panel, still to be announced.
People are invited to submit their nominations for the historic figures they would like to put forward by filling in an application form on Historic Scotland’s website - www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/commemorativeplaques - with up to 1,000 words on two questions explaining why their chosen person is appropriate for a Commemorative Plaque.
The closing date for applications is 31st December 2013.
(With thanks to Paul Spence)
Chris
My latest book, Discover Scottish Civil Registration Records, is now available from http://www.gould.com.au (print) and http://www.gen-ebooks.com/unlock-the-past.html (ebook), whilst Tracing Your Irish Family History on the Internet is available at http://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Tracing-Your-Irish-History-on-the-Internet/p/3889/. My next Pharos Scottish course, Scotland 1750-1850: Beyond the OPRs, starts Nov 13th - see http://pharostutors.com.
Nominations sought for Commemorative Plaques to mark Year of Natural Scotland
People are being asked to put forward their nominations for the historic figures they would like to see honoured in the second year of the Commemorative Plaques Scheme for Scotland. This year’s theme is to celebrate the Year of Natural Scotland.
The call for nominations was launched by Fiona Hyslop, Cabinet Secretary for Culture and External Affairs.
She said: “The launch of the Commemorative Plaque Scheme for Scotland has been very well received. The theme for the second year is inspired by the Year of Natural Scotland, celebrating Scotland’s outstanding natural beauty and culture.
“Scotland is known around the world for its outstanding landscape. We have a wealth of historic figures whose incredible achievements have been inspired by Scotland’s stunning natural and historic settings from conservationists to artists, writers, architects, chefs and teachers.
“This scheme will ensure that all of these exceptional individuals are given the recognition they deserve and their accomplishments appreciated by future generations.”
There will be a maximum of 12 plaques awarded every year and these will be decided by an independent academic panel, still to be announced.
People are invited to submit their nominations for the historic figures they would like to put forward by filling in an application form on Historic Scotland’s website - www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/commemorativeplaques - with up to 1,000 words on two questions explaining why their chosen person is appropriate for a Commemorative Plaque.
The closing date for applications is 31st December 2013.
(With thanks to Paul Spence)
Chris
My latest book, Discover Scottish Civil Registration Records, is now available from http://www.gould.com.au (print) and http://www.gen-ebooks.com/unlock-the-past.html (ebook), whilst Tracing Your Irish Family History on the Internet is available at http://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Tracing-Your-Irish-History-on-the-Internet/p/3889/. My next Pharos Scottish course, Scotland 1750-1850: Beyond the OPRs, starts Nov 13th - see http://pharostutors.com.
Wednesday, 17 October 2012
Two weeks left for Commemorative Plaques competition submissions
From Historic Scotland (www.historic-scotland.gov.uk)
Two weeks until close of Commemorative Plaques Design Competition
There are just two weeks left for art students across Scotland to submit their designs for the new Commemorative Plaque scheme.
Invitations were issued to all art and design schools in Scotland, to give one of their students the opportunity to create the winning design for the new scheme, recently launched by Fiona Hyslop, Cabinet Secretary for Culture and External Affairs.
The chosen design will be used as the official plaque that will be fixed to homes linked with the historical figures chosen to be honoured by the scheme.
Designs have to be submitted to hs.grants@scotland.gsi.gov.uk by 31 October 2012. The six best designs will then be judged by Historic Scotland, with the final decision being made by Ms Hyslop. The winner will receive £500.00.
Fiona Hyslop said: “The Commemorative Plaque Scheme will honour the historic figures in Scotland who have inspired our country’s history and heritage.
“Scotland is brimming with creative and artistic talent and I am really looking forward to selecting the winning design.”
There is no strict criteria for the design, however students should consider the following when creating their designs:
Entrants should include details of the materials they are proposing, the colour of the plaque and what form of wording they feel is appropriate for the scheme.
People were invited to submit their nominations for the historic figures they would like to put forward for a Commemorative Plaque. The closing date for this year’s nominations closed on 12 October. As the scheme has been launched in the Year of Creative Scotland 2012, nominations for historic figures in Scotland’s arts and creative fields were sought for this year’s scheme, with annual themes being announced each year.
There will be a maximum of 12 plaques awarded each year. These will be decided by an independent academic panel which is still to be announced.
(With thanks to Francis Caine at Historic Scotland)
Chris
Scottish Research Online - 5 weeks online Pharos course, £45.99, taught by Chris Paton from 26 SEP 2012 - see www.pharostutors.com
New book: It's Perthshire 1866 - there's been a murder... www.thehistorypress.co.uk/products/The-Mount-Stewart-Murder.aspx (from June 12th 2012)
Two weeks until close of Commemorative Plaques Design Competition
There are just two weeks left for art students across Scotland to submit their designs for the new Commemorative Plaque scheme.
Invitations were issued to all art and design schools in Scotland, to give one of their students the opportunity to create the winning design for the new scheme, recently launched by Fiona Hyslop, Cabinet Secretary for Culture and External Affairs.
The chosen design will be used as the official plaque that will be fixed to homes linked with the historical figures chosen to be honoured by the scheme.
Designs have to be submitted to hs.grants@scotland.gsi.gov.uk by 31 October 2012. The six best designs will then be judged by Historic Scotland, with the final decision being made by Ms Hyslop. The winner will receive £500.00.
Fiona Hyslop said: “The Commemorative Plaque Scheme will honour the historic figures in Scotland who have inspired our country’s history and heritage.
“Scotland is brimming with creative and artistic talent and I am really looking forward to selecting the winning design.”
There is no strict criteria for the design, however students should consider the following when creating their designs:
- The plaque needs to be easily fixed to buildings with screws etc.
- It is expected that the plaque will manufactured in traditional materials.
- The words on the plaque would need to contain the name of the person and the reason for being commemorated.
Entrants should include details of the materials they are proposing, the colour of the plaque and what form of wording they feel is appropriate for the scheme.
People were invited to submit their nominations for the historic figures they would like to put forward for a Commemorative Plaque. The closing date for this year’s nominations closed on 12 October. As the scheme has been launched in the Year of Creative Scotland 2012, nominations for historic figures in Scotland’s arts and creative fields were sought for this year’s scheme, with annual themes being announced each year.
There will be a maximum of 12 plaques awarded each year. These will be decided by an independent academic panel which is still to be announced.
(With thanks to Francis Caine at Historic Scotland)
Chris
Scottish Research Online - 5 weeks online Pharos course, £45.99, taught by Chris Paton from 26 SEP 2012 - see www.pharostutors.com
New book: It's Perthshire 1866 - there's been a murder... www.thehistorypress.co.uk/products/The-Mount-Stewart-Murder.aspx (from June 12th 2012)
Monday, 20 August 2012
Scottish commemorative plaque scheme
Scotland is to get its own commemorative plaque scheme, with nominations open to the public until October to decide on who should be celebrated. The scheme will commemorate "the life and achievements of significant persons, through the erection of a plaque on their home where they lived, or the building that was particularly synonymous with their achievements".
To make your nomination visit www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/index/places/commemorativeplaques.htm.
Chris
Check out my Scotland's Greatest Story research service www.ScotlandsGreatestStory.co.uk
New book: It's Perthshire 1866 - there's been a murder... www.thehistorypress.co.uk/products/The-Mount-Stewart-Murder.aspx (from June 12th 2012)
To make your nomination visit www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/index/places/commemorativeplaques.htm.
Chris
Check out my Scotland's Greatest Story research service www.ScotlandsGreatestStory.co.uk
New book: It's Perthshire 1866 - there's been a murder... www.thehistorypress.co.uk/products/The-Mount-Stewart-Murder.aspx (from June 12th 2012)
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