Blue Plaque to Commemorate George Carter Bignell in Saltash

It is 100 years since

the death of eminent entomologist George Carter Bignell, who lived the last

part of his life and died in Saltash.

His extensive insect

collection and work is recognised at the Plymouth Museum and Art Gallery and

the Natural History Museum in London. It is about time George Carter Bignell’s achievements

are also recognized in Saltash.

The Saltash Town

Council is looking at a Blue Plaque Scheme to commemorate George Carter Bignell’s

work in Saltash. The plaque will also enhance the Saltash History Trail.

A Blue Plaque is an

easily recognisable round blue sign installed in a public place to commemorate the

link between the place and a famous person and event serving as a historical

marker.

George Carter Bignell’s

Grandson David Hodge is hopeful that a Blue Plaque will be placed on the door

of where his grandfather died as a monument to him. David says that if the Blue Plaque goes ahead he will try to travel to the South West this year to see the plaque in place.