The John Peel blue plaque
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John Peel, Great Finborough
One of Britain’s most beloved radio DJs, John Peel was bestowed his own plaque in the Suffolk village of Great Finborough back in 2017. The disc jockey, who passed away in 2004, was one of 47 figures across the country to receive one to commemorate BBC Music Day. Unveiled by his wife Shelia Ravenscroft, it was placed at Pettiward Hall where John worked closely with youth groups. At the unveiling ceremony, Shelia said: “It is truly incredible that people still remember and talk about John, no one forgets him and this a nice way to honour him permanently.”