Esher Residents Association Blue Plaque Scheme



After considerable interest at the 2009 AGM, The Esher Residents Association formed a Blue Plaque Scheme to honour past noteworthy residents, special interest sites and buildings in the town.

The aim is to raise the profile of Esher as a town of historic importance as well as inform residents of local past dignitaries. The scheme was started in London some 140 years ago, and has recently been the subject of a revival amongst various groups around the UK. Neighbouring towns and Societies have already started the scheme, and as Esher has had its fair share of noteworthy residents in the past, we feel the time is right for our own scheme.
Do you have a noteworthy nomination for this scheme?

The criteria for nomination are loosely based on the English Heritage Scheme– with a local twist to reflect Esher’s past. Our scheme, unlike the English Heritage scheme, honours people and places with a direct connection with Esher, and is open to nominations from people within and beyond the boundaries of Esher.

The criteria for nomination of a person would be that they:

• have been deceased for ten years, or have passed the centenary of their birth, whichever is the earlier
• would be considered eminent by a majority of members of their own profession
• have made an outstanding contribution to human welfare or happiness
• have resided or worked in Esher
• are recognisable to the general public

The criteria for nomination of a place would be a dwelling where

• the building has a connection with an historic event or noteworthy person
• the building or structure is of particular historic importance

Plaques can be erected on the actual building or a site where a building once stood; and this should preferably be visible from the highway. Any suggestion will be fully researched before implementation, the ERA liaising with various organisations within Elmbridge. We hope to fund the scheme by local donations, the nominal cost for each plaque is quite low.

A nomination form is available on the ERA website – www.esher-residents.com - or contact Peter Hills below for one to be sent to you.

Peter Hills is running this scheme for the ERA. He would be pleased to hear from you of any nominations you may have, or to discuss aspects of the scheme. We would be pleased to hear your views. Peter may be contacted at 01372 471 491 or peter.hills7@btinternet.com.