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List of blue plaques in Leeds

Leeds Civic Trust started its blue plaque scheme in 1987 and in 2019 it had over 170 plaques. They can be suggested by the public and sponsored by organisations. This list of plaques is in order of date of unveiling.

Before commemorating a person or building, it is given objective evaluation against specific criteria to ensure it is of high significance. The Blue Plaques record the impact of significant persons in the city's history. The first plaque, the Burley Bar Stone, was unveiled in November 1987 marking one of the medieval gates of Leeds, the stone itself surviving within the building of the Leeds Building Society on Albion Street. The West Bar and East Bar were also marked, and in 2017 the 164th plaque marked the North Bar. All plaques are monitored by Trust members and those in very poor condition are returned to the manufacturer for repainting.

In association with the 2018 Leeds Pride event, the Trust created a trail of Rainbow Plaques to commemorate individuals, significant places and events which have contributed to the LGBT+ history of Leeds.

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