The Square Mile has been the financial and commercial
heart of Britain for centuries. Whilst parts of its heritage are
preserved for us to see, eg the mediaeval Guildhall, there is
much of the City’s architectural history which has been subject to
redevelopment.
This ever changing nature is what makes this part of London such
an exciting place to visit. You will almost
certainly walk past at least one of the City’s Blue Plaques
perhaps commemorating the location of a former Livery Hall, an
historic event such as the birth place of the poet John Milton, or
where one of Wren’s many churches existed before the Blitz.
This part of the website aims to bring to life the City’s
history through the story created by those successful applications
to erect a commemorative Blue Plaque .
For more information about a Blue Plaque application, or to report
a missing or damaged Blue Plaque, please contact 020 7332
1432.