There are innumerable plaques and name plates in and around Calcutta. The plaques tell tales of the bygone era and are of great importance to recall the history of a place. The British Raj had left its footprints and the plaques are no exception. By studying place names and plaques information regarding character of a place and its history can be ascertained. The fundamental knowledge of plaques enables us to identify the past that reflects on our present. Nearly two hundred years of the British Raj has influenced our lifestyle and culture.