Project background

The Historical Marker Program aims to create visibility and awareness of the history and cultural heritage of the Bayside LGA to build a sense of belonging and connectivity in the community.

The program was inspired by London’s Blue Plaques scheme which was established in 1866.

Each financial year, Council will fund the production and installation of up to five (5) historical markers nominated by community members or community organisations through a nomination process. The historical marker will be installed at the nominated building, site or place in Bayside’s Local Government Area.

Nominations must demonstrate that the site is of cultural or historical importance to the Bayside LGA, NSW or Australia.*

Applications for the 2024 program are now open.

How do I nominate?

You are invited to submit historical marker nominations to recognise a historical site, person or event that has cultural or historical importance to the Bayside LGA, NSW or Australia to the nominated site.

Nominations must meet the following criteria:

  • Is an interesting and historically or culturally significant story about a real person(s), or event that is strongly associated with the nominated building, site or place
  • Contributes to an understanding of the area’s cultural or natural history and heritage
  • The marker can be installed at a location in Bayside that is relevant to the story and is visible and accessible to everyone
  • Is appropriate, sensitive and engaging to a wide public audience.

In your nomination application please include any research, including images, that support your nomination.

For more information, please read our Historical Marker Policy.

*Please note that nomination for a plaque and the decision to award one is not a substitute for the assessment of heritage significance carried out for potential heritage items. The award of a plaque does not represent a decision of Council to elevate a building or place to the status of a heritage item.

Examples of Historical sites in Bayside

Lydham Hall

1855 Now

Sir Joseph Banks Hotel

1933 Now

Submit your Nomination Form

2d barcodeOnline: Submit your online nomination form below.


Need a hard copy?

Click here to download the nomination form, then email or post

envelopeEmail: enquiry@bayside.nsw.gov.au

envelopePost: Bayside Council, PO Box 21, Rockdale NSW 2216.

Nominations close 25 March 2024.


More information

For more information, please read our Historical Marker Policy.


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