Forest of Dean Local History Society
Blue & Green Plaque Scheme
The Forest of Dean has seen many people play a huge part in our history, and Foresters’ Forest is recognising some of these local figures with a plaque. Read More
Blue Plaque - Dame Muriel Powell (1914-1978)
Dame Muriel Powell was born in Ruspidge, East Dean, Gloucestershire and worked as a nurse, hospital matron, public servant and as Chief Nursing Officer for the Scottish Home and Health Department. Read More
Blue Plaque - David Mushet (1772-1847) & Robert Mushet (1811-1891)
A combined blue plaque nomination for David and Robert Mushet. Read More
Blue Plaque - Dennis Potter (1935-1994)
Dramatist for some of the most popular plays in TV history Read More
Blue Plaque - FW Harvey DCM (1888-1957)
F.W. Harvey was a poet and broadcaster described as the ‘Laureate of Gloucestershire’. Locally he is also remembered for his legal work, offering services for little payment to people with... Read More
Blue Plaque - James Horlick (1844-1921) & William Horlick (1846-1936)
A combined blue plaque, to represent both William and James Horlick, who grew up in Ruardean. Read More
Green Plaque - David Richard Organ (1876-1954)
David worked in the local pits from age 13, initially as a hodder in Oldcroft colliery and then at Parkend Deep where he was injured. Read More
Green Plaque - Dr ML Bangara (1881-1927)
Dr Mangalore Laxumana Bangara was born in Mangalore (now Mangaluru), Nr Madras, Karnataka, India. Read More
Green Plaque - Sir Francis Brain (1855-1921)
Sir Francis Brain was a pioneer in the application of electricity in coal mining, a ‘world first’. Read More
Green Plaque - Timothy Mountjoy (1824-1896)
Born in Littledean Hill, Timothy Mountjoy was the pioneer of a trade union for mine workers in the Forest. Read More