Connecting people with places, London’s distinctive Blue Plaque scheme highlights the buildings where some of the most remarkable men and women in our history and culture have lived and worked. From Gertrude Bell to Karl Marx, Charlie Chaplin to Jimi Hendrix, this fully updated 5th edition of The London Blue Plaque Guide has over a thousand entries and provides an essential companion to the famous people who have made their homes in the city. As the definitive guide to the fascinating historical figures who have lived in London, with updated lists of names by profession and location, it will be invaluable to residents and tourists alike.