London is a city bursting with heritage and culture. At times, it feels like every other street contains a landmark location that changed the course of history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The city’s blue plaques commemorate this rich cultural tapestry by marking the homes of iconic figures throughout history. From contemporary cultural icons like Jimi Hendrix<\/a> and John Lennon<\/a> to legendary historical figures like Horatio Nelson and Napoleon III, the plaques are a constant reminder that London is a cut above the rest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We’ve taken a good long look through English Heritage’s list of blue plaque locations to find the most fascinating and iconic names from London’s history. Many of these are within walking distance from each other, so we recommend throwing in a pair of walking shoes and seeing how many you can find on your London tour<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Where can you find iconic blue plaques in London?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n To view the full London Blue Plaques map, click here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Few thinkers could possibly claim to have had a broader impact on the world than Karl Marx. The founder of modern socialism lived in London at this location from 1851 to 1856 and dedicated his time to the revolutionary organisation of the working classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Karl Marx – 28 Dean St. Soho W1D 3RY<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n