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Indira Gandhi

A blue plaque for Mrs Indira Gandhi has been placed at the entrance gate to Badminton School close to one for Iris Murdoch.
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Alderman Arthur (Bert) Abrams MBE

A blue plaque commemorating Bert Abrams was unveiled at the corner of Broadbury Road and Bert Abrams Close, Knowle West.
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Elizabeth Holmes, née Emra

A blue plaque has been unveiled commemorating a vicar’s daughter, Elizabeth Emra, who chronicled life in the parish and published her impressions in two volumes.
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Reverend Ernest Marvin blue plaque

The plaque at St James Church, Lockleaze celebrates Reverend Ernest Martin, who, in 1959, devised a notable gospel play which was first performed here.
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Blue plaque for L/Cpl Fred Room VC

A blue plaque at 24 Congleton Road, St George celebrates the life of Fred Room, awarded a VC for bravery as a stretcher-bearer in World ...
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Moon rock blue plaque

To celebrate pioneering work done by the University of Bristol’s Organic Geochemistry Unit a blue plaque was installed at Cantock’s Close, Clifton.
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Crimea and Indian Mutiny Veterans Association

On 23 November 2023 in Orchard Street, a blue plaque was dedicated to the Crimea and Indian Mutiny Veterans Association.
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Sir George White

On Wednesday, 10 May 2023 a blue plaque was unveiled at Cotham House, Cotham Hill to commemorate Sir George White. It was his home for ...
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