Commemorative plaques in

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, can be found across the region, highlighting notable people, buildings or historic sites. Many of the plaques are issued by authoritative bodies such as a council or a historical society that has a special interest.

English Heritage

In the year 2000, London's

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scheme was expanded to locations outside of the capital. In Liverpool, 14

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plaques were erected before the short-lived scheme ended.

Liverpool City Council

Prior to 2005, a multitude of commemorative plaque of different colours could be found across Liverpool. Since then, some of these plaques have been replaced by

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with new black faced and stone-rimmed ones. Over 100 black plaques have been installed.

The Wavertree Society

Centred around

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, Liverpool, local

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''The Wavertree Society'' aims to preserve the area's architectural heritage and has issued its on series of green plaques. Its first three plaque were installed on 9 March 2012 and commemorated the Lock-up, the Monk's Well and Picton Clock Tower. The plaques themselves are manufactured by local firm ''Photocast Products Ltd,'' located in nearby

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