Posted at 00:01 in in HarpendenA trailblazer in the field of learning disabilities is to be recognised with a national blue plaque at her Harpenden family home. It’s fantastic to see this blue plaque serving as a permanent tribute to the founding of this charity on a residential avenue in Harpenden. “We could not be more delighted that she and her home have been honoured with a Historic England national blue plaque. Mencap chief executive Jon Sparks said: “I’m delighted that Historic England has honoured Mencap’s founder, Judy Fryd, with a blue plaque at the home where Mencap began. The eight-week public nomination period for the National Blue Plaque Scheme opens in May.

Source: The Times March 06, 2026 00:02 UTC