Tag: Chesterfield blue plaques

  • Latest Plaque unveiled – 87 New Square

    Our latest plaque – actually a replacement for an inaccurate and life-expired one – was unveiled on Thursday 8 February 2024 by the Mayor and Mayoress of Chesterfield. It has been sponsored by Leverton UK who own and have renovated the Grade II listed property on which it sits – 87 New Square – as…

  • Our latest Blue Plaque – 87 New Square

    Information on our latest ‘blue plaque’ to be unveiled at 87 New Square, at the beginning of February. The latest in the Chesterfield and District Civic Society’s ‘blue plaques’ series has been kindly sponsored by Leverton UK Ltd. They are responsible for the restoration of the plaque’s destination – 87 New Square – and its…

  • Plaque progress

    We have been continuing to review our blue plaques scheme, including where we might have new plaques and of current plaques in need of replacement. Current plaques needing replacement After receiving a report on the existing plaques, the Civic Society committee has prioritised two as in most urgent need of replacement. Both contain factual errors…

  • Blue Plaque Update

    1 – Rose Hill United Reformed Church We unveiled the latest of our blue plaques at Rose Hill United Reformed Church on Thursday 13 July. The plaque has been kindly sponsored by the congregation. Sadly, the chapel is now in the process of closure, with the future of the building remaining uncertain. We understand it…

  • Blue Plaque News

    One new blue plaque is currently in production, with two more planned. Our blue plaque for the United Reformed church at Rose Hill is now in production at the manufacturers Leander. We have been promised delivery in early June, but we don’t yet have an unveiling date. The two other plaques we currently have in…