Blue Plaque

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Blue Plaques N to Z

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Only plaques erectedfrom under the scheme run by Bristol City Council in conjunction with the Civic Society are listed
The information contained in the links on this page are not controlled by Bristol City Council.

Nipper the Dog 1884 - 1895

"His Master Voice". Mark Barraud 1848-1887 owner and master of Bristol born dog Nipper 1884-1895 was employed as a scenic designer in the old Prince's Theatre in Park Row

More information: Nippers Story

Location: Corner of Park Row/Woodland Road. View location on map

Frank Norman 1930-1980

Author and Playwright was born here 9th June 1930

Location: 151 Whiteladies Road, Clifton. View location on map

Lady Emmeline Pethwick Lawrence 1867 - 1954

Lecturer, Writer, Suffragist and Pacifist who edited `Votes for Women' was born here

Location: 20 Charlotte St, Brandon Hill. View location on map

Princess Caraboo 1791 - 1864

This commemorates Mary Wilcocks a servant girl who in 1817, at the age of 26, managed to fool people into thinking that she was in fact Princess Caraboo of Javasu, that she had been kidnapped by pirates, had escaped and managed to get to England. Her fame spread to London and even America to where she fled after being unmasked. More....

Location: 11 Princess Street, Bedminster

Michael Redgrave 1908 - 1985

Actor and film star

More information: Michael Redgrave Biography

Location: 4 Horfield Road, off St Michaels Hill. View location on map

Isaac Rosenberg 1890 - 1918

Artist and Poet was born near here at 5 Adelaide Place

More information: Self Portrait of Isaac Rosenberg

Location: 25 Garamound House, Clarence Road, Redcliffe (actually born in area, house now demolished). View location on map

Irene Rose 1883 - 1965

Dancer and Singer. President of the Music Hall Ladies Guild

Location: 26 Richmond Street, Totterdown. View location on map

Ronald Russell 1910 - 1994

Peggy Ann Wood 1912 - 1998

Ran the Rapier Players repertory company here at the Little Theatre continuously from 1935 - 1963

More information: The Rapier Players - history and achievements (PDF 19 Kb)

Location: Colston Hall, Colston Street. View location on map

Ellen Sharples 1769 - 1849
Rolinda Sharples 1794 - 1838

Mother and Daughter. Artists who lived here from 1821 - 1832

Location: 37 Canynge Rd, Clifton. View location on map

Jessie Stephen 1893-1979

Trade unionist and councillor who in 1952 became the first woman president of the trades council. Lived and died here.

More information: Bristol City Council press release

Location: 27 Chessel Street, bedminster. View location on map

Sir Robert Stephens 1931-1995

Early star of the National Theatre, London Stage and screen actor

Lived here from 1931 to 1939

More information: Bristol City Council press release

Location: 34 Priory Rd, Shirehampton. View location on map

Rt Rev. Dr Mervyn Stockwood 1913 - 1995

Vicar of this parish from 1941 - 1955
Bishop of Southwark 1959 - 1980

As a Christian he inspired generosity. As a leader he fought for tolerance.

Location: Corner of Church Road/Cowper Street, Redfield. View location on map

Elizabeth Sturge 1849 - 1944
Helen Sturge 1858 - 1945

Pioneers in womens suffrage and education for girls and young women

Location: 2 Durdham Park, Redland. View location on map

Robin Tanner 1904 - 1988

Etcher and Painter

Location: 5 Ryde Road, Knowle. View location on map

Robert Taylor GC 1920 - 1950

Robert Taylor who lived here all his life. Killed trying to stop armed robbers at Lloyds Bank, Westbury on March 13th 1950. He was awarded the George Cross for bravery

More information: George Cross Medal website

Location: 24 Victoria Park, Fishponds. View location on map

Ben Tillet 1861 - 1943

President of TUC and MP

More information: Ben Tillet - history

Location: Bristol City Council Round Blue Plaque at 87 Somerset Road, Knowle. View location on map and

Location: Easton 3D Picture Blue Plaque at 8 Combefactory Lane, (upper Bannerman Road), Easton. View location on map

Guy Broadwith Tordoff 1908 - 1990

Teacher of Esperanto. pacifist and committed Quaker who travelled widely in Eastern Europe to promote peace through better communication

Lived here from 1923 - 1988

Location: 82 Pendennis Park, Brislington. View location on map

Dame Eva Turner 1892 - 1990

Opera Singer attended St Anne's School 1901-1906

More Information: St Annes School Web Site

Location: St Annes School, Bloomfield Road, St Annes. View location on map

John William Henry Wall 1855 - 1915

Novelist and Local Historian, "The Shoemaker Poet". A Pioneer of the Bristol and District Co-op Movement, founded at 38 Croydon St and opened at 22 Houlton Street in 1884. He set up the "Shakespeare Boot Mart" at 15 Croydon Street in 1887. A Bootcutter, on low income, who with Co-operative and Socialist Principles, fought for the rights of Working-Class people.

Location: Croydon House, Croydon Street, Easton. View location on map

Henry Wills 1856 - 1922

Engineer and Philanthropist

Location: 23 Blenheim Road, (off Coldharbour Road), Redland. View location on map

Ada Vachell 1866 - 1923

Champion of poor and disabled people and founder in 1895 of the 'Guild of the Handicapped.'

Lived here from 1910 - 1923

Location: Foley Cottage, 130 Hampton Rd, Redland. View location on map

Paula Vezelay 1892 - 1984

Abstract Artist

Location: 2 Rodney Place, Clifton. View location on map

Erected by Clifton and Hotwells Improvement Society

John Michael Ziman 1925 - 2005

Leading thinker and writer on the philosophy and history of science and prominent campaigner on the social responsibility of scientists.

Location: 20 Eastfield, Westbury on Trym View location on map

Eliza Walker Dunbar 1845 - 1925

Pioneer woman doctor noted for the care of women and children. Lived here 1883 - 1925

Location: 9 Oakfield Road, Clifton. View location on map

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