Commemorative Plaques Celebrating People and Place Conference February 17, 2010

This conference is hosted by English Heritage, which is responsible for running London's blue plaques scheme, founded in 1866. It aims to consider and celebrate the large number of plaques across the country, to share experiences, and to consider future developments.The event, the first of its kind, will be held in London over two days, and will include discussion of key areas such as selection criteria, plaque design and inscription, historical research, the gaining of consents, and the promotion of plaques and plaque schemes.There will be talks from people involved in running schemes – some well-established, others more recent initiatives – and a series of walks exploring some of the plaques of central London.