Blue Plaques

The Cambridge City and South Cambridgeshire Blue Plaque schemes commemorate people and events that have made a significant impact on the area, the UK or, indeed, the world.

This scheme is run by local charity Cambridge Past, Present & Future, who need your support.

People with blue plaques

How to nominate a person or event for a blue plaque

How to get involved or help

Snow drop season at Wandlebury Country Park

Visit Wandlebury Country Park and experience the woodland and pastures transformed. Snowdrops are awakening, spreading a blanket of dappled white across the forest floor. Highlighted with the beautiful glow of aconites. Breathe in some fresh air and explore the flowering drifts on a wander around Wandlebury.
Work begins on an exciting new pond for Wandlebury Country Park

Work has started on an exciting project to create a new 400m2 pond at Wandlebury Country Park. Volunteers and Wardens from the park have been working together on preparing the site. The water feature will add an additional educational attraction for families and school children to learn about nature, wildlife and ecosystems.
Dame Leah Manning honoured with a blue plaque

Homerton College and Cambridge Past, Present and Future joined forces on Saturday 28 September to unveil a blue plaque to Dame Leah Manning, whose career of education and activism began at the College.
Local people give their views on future plans for greater Cambridge

How can we plan for a zero-carbon future? How can the growth of greater Cambridge help to double the amount of species rich habitats for nature? And how can we provide the different types of housing needed, such as more affordable housing and accommodation for older people and key workers?