ABOUT THE BLUE PLAQUE SCHEME
The Haslemere Blue Plaque scheme was re-introduced by the Society in 2007. The scheme commemorates important people who have lived in the town as well as significant historical events or communities who have contributed to the town’s rich history.
There are many schemes across the country and the world, and the London scheme, first proposed in 1863 is thought to be one of the oldest.
Haslemere's rich cultural heritage means that there are many eligible candidates for new plaques although one of the challenges we face is that many of our best known former residents lived in large houses which are out of sight and in areas with limited public access. In establishing criteria for our plaques which celebrate individuals, we have broadly followed the rules of the London scheme.
CLICK HERE to access the Haslemere Society Blue Plaque leaflets.
WHAT ARE THE CRITERIA?
In the case of individuals, a figure must:
Once a person, event or community has been chosen for a plaque, the society carries out research. on both the individual and the house. A short pamphlet is produced which is made available at the time of the unveiling ceremony and gifted to The Haslemere Museum where it can subsequently be accessed by members of the public. A separate leaflet is also published and available for download from our website.
For more information on existing plaques, follow the individual links at the top of the page. For brief information, a link to help you locate the plaque and a copy of the leaflet which provides more information. or download our plaque publication which can be used as a trail.
If you think your house might be a candidate for the scheme, or know of notable residents whom you think we may not be aware of, please let us know. Chris Harrison is leading this initiative and can be contacted at [email protected]
- have been deceased for twenty years or have passed the centenary of their birth, whichever is the earlier.
- be considered eminent by a majority of members of their own profession; have made an outstanding contribution to human welfare or happiness; have resided in a locality for a significant period, in time or importance, within their life and work;
- be recognisable to the well-informed passer-by, or deserve national recognition.
- not be commemorated by the Society with more than two plaques
Once a person, event or community has been chosen for a plaque, the society carries out research. on both the individual and the house. A short pamphlet is produced which is made available at the time of the unveiling ceremony and gifted to The Haslemere Museum where it can subsequently be accessed by members of the public. A separate leaflet is also published and available for download from our website.
For more information on existing plaques, follow the individual links at the top of the page. For brief information, a link to help you locate the plaque and a copy of the leaflet which provides more information. or download our plaque publication which can be used as a trail.
If you think your house might be a candidate for the scheme, or know of notable residents whom you think we may not be aware of, please let us know. Chris Harrison is leading this initiative and can be contacted at [email protected]
