Plaques in Glebe
Several years ago, the City of Sydney set out to identify all the extant plaques in its entire local government area. City officers approached the Glebe Society to undertake the initial phase of this project. Our primary brief was to identify, photograph and record all the plaques installed in publicly available sites in Glebe and Forest Lodge.
Such plaques offer a tantalising edit of a life: wording so brief as to be almost Twitter-like. Nevertheless, we hope they will stimulate further understanding and research.
These plaques are tributes by a community which has recognised and valued the diverse contributions of local legends. The plaques themselves recognise the effort in fundraising to make the recognition possible and the negotiations surrounding the choice and significance of their placement. The plaques also suggest the hand of the artist/creator in their design.
If you know of a plaque in the area which is not on our database or you can provide additional information or a correction, please contact heritage@glebesociety.org.au or use the Comment facility below.
Click here to see a map of the locations of the plaques.
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Ancient Briton Hotel
cnr Bridge Road and Glebe Point Road - Plaque set into floor of Bridge Road entrance![](https://glebesociety.org.au/wp-content/uploads/WJ-Barnett1-150x150.jpg)
W J Barnett
Jubilee Park - high on rear wall of grandstand![](https://glebesociety.org.au/wp-content/uploads/PLQ0320-011-150x150.jpg)
Edmund Barton
Arundel Street - Pillar near stairs![](https://glebesociety.org.au/wp-content/uploads/PLQ0332-011-150x150.jpg)
Bellevue
Blackwattle Park - behind pillars on the way into staff entrance at back of building![](https://glebesociety.org.au/wp-content/themes/glebe3/images/default_plaques.jpg)
Bicentennial Park
Bicentennial Park - on the eastern side & opposite Esther Abrahams Pavilon![](https://glebesociety.org.au/wp-content/uploads/PLQ0330-021-150x150.jpg)
Bicentennial Park Opening Plaque 1 LHS
Bicentennial Park - beside Rozelle Bay![](https://glebesociety.org.au/wp-content/uploads/PLQ0331-011-150x150.jpg)
Bicentennial Park Opening Plaque 2 RHS
Bicentennial Park - beside Rozelle Bay![](https://glebesociety.org.au/wp-content/uploads/N-I-Blue1-150x150.jpg)
N I Blue
Jubilee Park - high on rear wall of grandstand![](https://glebesociety.org.au/wp-content/uploads/PLQ0333-011-150x150.jpg)
Boundary Marker Stone
Glebe Point Road cnr Broadway - On low wall![](https://glebesociety.org.au/wp-content/uploads/George-Brisbane1-150x150.jpg)
George Brisbane
Jubilee Park - high on rear wall of grandstand![](https://glebesociety.org.au/wp-content/uploads/PLQ0343-011-150x150.jpg)
Church of Scientology
Greek Street![](https://glebesociety.org.au/wp-content/uploads/PLQ0303-021-150x150.jpg)
Clyne Place
1 Walsh avenue (cnr Hereford Street)![](https://glebesociety.org.au/wp-content/uploads/HH-Cush1-150x150.jpg)
H H Cush
Jubilee Park - high on rear wall of grandstand![](https://glebesociety.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Thomas-Dowse1-150x150.jpg)
Thomas Dowse
Jubilee Park - high on rear wall of grandstand![](https://glebesociety.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Esther-Abrahams-Pavilion1-150x150.jpg)
Esther Abrahams Pavilion
Bicentennial Park - in floor of the Esther Abrahams Pavilion![](https://glebesociety.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Esther-Abrahams-Pavilion-Design1-150x150.jpg)
Esther Abrahams Pavilion Design
Bicentennial Park - on the right side of the entrance of the Esther Abrahams Pavilion![](https://glebesociety.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Dr-HJ-Foley-Park1-150x150.jpg)
Dr H J Foley Rest Park
Foley Park - in the garden near Glebe Point Road entrance to the park![](https://glebesociety.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Foley-Park-Timeline1-150x150.jpg)
Foley Park Timeline
Foley Park - inscribed in path near centre of park![](https://glebesociety.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Foreshore-Walk-Opening1-150x150.jpg)
Foreshore Walk Opening
Foreshore Walk - on waterfront near the end of Glebe Point Road![](https://glebesociety.org.au/wp-content/uploads/PLQ0307-011-150x150.jpg)
Former Church – St Johns Road
189-191 St John's Road - Former church (denomination unknown) & now a lighting business. Six stone plaques on either side of old entrance![](https://glebesociety.org.au/wp-content/uploads/PLQ0342-021-150x150.jpg)
Footpath Tiles
Glebe Point Road - on footpath outside old Post Office cnr St Johns Road![](https://glebesociety.org.au/wp-content/uploads/PLQ0321-011-150x150.jpg)
Gandhi Stone
Arundel Street - tiny open area in front of Mackie Building![](https://glebesociety.org.au/wp-content/uploads/PLQ0353-011-150x150.jpg)
G C Wade Stone (Teru Cafe)
33 Glebe Point Road - facing footpath behind cafe table![](https://glebesociety.org.au/wp-content/uploads/PLQ0311-011-150x150.jpg)
Glebe Fire Station – Centenary
75 St Johns Road - internal - 385mm above floor![](https://glebesociety.org.au/wp-content/uploads/PLQ0309-011-150x150.jpg)
Glebe Fire Station – Name
75 St Johns Road - near internal door![](https://glebesociety.org.au/wp-content/uploads/PLQ0310-031-150x150.jpg)
Glebe Fire Station – Opening
75 St Johns Road - Old marble plaque above internal door![](https://glebesociety.org.au/wp-content/uploads/PLQ0308-011-150x150.jpg)
Glebe Justice Centre
37-47 St Johns Road - above pavement![](https://glebesociety.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Glebe-Library1-150x150.jpg)
Glebe Library
186 Glebe Point Road - Plaque on right wall at entrance![](https://glebesociety.org.au/wp-content/uploads/library_garden_feature_sign1-150x150.jpg)
Glebe Library Garden Feature
194 Glebe Point Road & Glebe Library - in garden outside entrance![](https://glebesociety.org.au/wp-content/themes/glebe3/images/default_plaques.jpg)
Glebe Primary School War Memorial – Acknowledgement
- Fenced-off - recessed into school area![](https://glebesociety.org.au/wp-content/uploads/PLQ0323-011-150x150.jpg)
Glebe Primary School War Memorial – Foundation stone
- Fenced-off - recessed into school area![](https://glebesociety.org.au/wp-content/uploads/PLQ0322-011-150x150.jpg)
Glebe Primary School War Memorial – Honour Roll
- Fenced-off - recessed into school area![](https://glebesociety.org.au/wp-content/themes/glebe3/images/default_plaques.jpg)
Glebe Town Hall – Roll of Honour
- Internal on left side of entrance hall![](https://glebesociety.org.au/wp-content/uploads/PLQ0327-011-150x150.jpg)
Glebe War Memorial – Door
140 Glebe Point Road - Foley Rest Park![](https://glebesociety.org.au/wp-content/themes/glebe3/images/default_plaques.jpg)
Glebe War Memorial – Honour Roll
140 Glebe Point Road - Foley Rest Park![](https://glebesociety.org.au/wp-content/uploads/PLQ0326-011-150x150.jpg)
Glebe War Memorial – Memorial Stone
140 Glebe Point Road - Foley Rest Park![](https://glebesociety.org.au/wp-content/themes/glebe3/images/default_plaques.jpg)
Glebe Sesquicentenary
Foley Rest Park - Set low on the western wall surrounding children's playground![](https://glebesociety.org.au/wp-content/uploads/PLQ0302-021-150x150.jpg)
Hereford Street Army
Between 75A and 9/69 Hereford Street - Low down & stainless steel on brickwall![](https://glebesociety.org.au/wp-content/uploads/PLQ0306-011-150x150.jpg)
John Victor McMahon Reserve Unveiling
Minogue Crescent - The John Victor McMahon Reserve - Plinth![](https://glebesociety.org.au/wp-content/uploads/PLQ0336-021-150x150.jpg)
Jubilee Fountain
Glebe Point Road cnr Broadway![](https://glebesociety.org.au/wp-content/uploads/PLQ0344-021-150x150.jpg)
Lady Rawson
Bay Street near Queen Street - on wall![](https://glebesociety.org.au/wp-content/uploads/narrabunda_flats1-150x150.jpg)
Narrabunda Flats
162 Glebe Point Road - between wiindows on front wall![](https://glebesociety.org.au/wp-content/uploads/PLQ0317-011-150x150.jpg)
St James Church
St James Lane - mounted on building![](https://glebesociety.org.au/wp-content/uploads/PLQ0314-021-150x150.jpg)
St John’s Community Centre – Fridge Man
132a St John's Road - in the garden![](https://glebesociety.org.au/wp-content/uploads/PLQ0312-011-150x150.jpg)
St John’s Community Centre – Queen Victoria
132a St John's Road - High on wall facing St John's road. Bust of Queen Victoria![](https://glebesociety.org.au/wp-content/uploads/PLQ0313-011-150x150.jpg)
St John’s Community Centre – Rev Olds
132a St John's Road - On outside wall on left of side entrance off garden![](https://glebesociety.org.au/wp-content/uploads/PLQ0335-021-150x150.jpg)
Dave Sands
Glebe Point Road cnr Broadway - On low wall![](https://glebesociety.org.au/wp-content/uploads/sesquicentennary-150x150.jpg)
Sesquicentenary Time Capsule
cnr Glebe Point Road & Broadway - at the base of the Glebe Jubilee fountain![](https://glebesociety.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Bert-Sheffield1-150x150.jpg)
Bert Sheffield
Jubilee Park - high on rear wall of grandstand![](https://glebesociety.org.au/wp-content/uploads/PLQ0339-031-150x150.jpg)
Susan Arnold Matrons Honour Board
186 Glebe Point Road - Inside Glebe Library![](https://glebesociety.org.au/wp-content/uploads/PLQ0350-011-150x150.jpg)
Sze Yup Temple Marble 1
Pendrill Street/Edward St - temple entrance![](https://glebesociety.org.au/wp-content/uploads/PLQ0351-011-150x150.jpg)
Sze Yup Temple Marble 2
Pendrill Street/Edward St - temple entrance![](https://glebesociety.org.au/wp-content/uploads/PLQ0349-011-150x150.jpg)
Sze Yup Temple Naming
Pendrill Street/Edward St - temple entrance![](https://glebesociety.org.au/wp-content/uploads/PLQ0348-011-150x150.jpg)
Sze Yup Temple Opening
Pendrill Street/Edward St - temple entance![](https://glebesociety.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Tramsheds-War-Memorial-150x150.jpg)
Tramsheds War Memorial
Harold Park Tramsheds - Outside - south of the building![](https://glebesociety.org.au/wp-content/uploads/PLQ0347-011-150x150.jpg)
Wentworth Park Tower Entrance
Wentworth Park - Marble on arch above entrance![](https://glebesociety.org.au/wp-content/uploads/PLQ0345-021-150x150.jpg)
Wentworth Park Tower Restoration
Wentworth Park - Plaque to right of gate post in front of tower![](https://glebesociety.org.au/wp-content/uploads/PLQ0346-021-150x150.jpg)
Wentworth Park Tower Rugby League
Wentworth Park - Plaque to left of gate post in front of tower![](https://glebesociety.org.au/wp-content/uploads/PLQ0318-011-150x150.jpg)
Wooley Street Church Hall
Wooley Street - On Church hall (cnr St James Lane)![](https://glebesociety.org.au/wp-content/uploads/PLQ0332-011-150x150.jpg)