200 years ago Charles Waterton completed his incredible 3 mile / 4.8km long 9 foot / 3m high wall around his estate at Walton Hall near Wakefield in the UK. In doing so Waterton protected the species living within its bounds. He banished all of the foxes and poachers and left nature to thrive in what has been recognised as the World’s First Purpose Built Nature Reserve. Animals have been fenced and protected for millennia but always for human gain. Waterton wanted the animals and birds to be preserved and to live away from predators and man.

Enfield Road in Redditch, Birmingham, UK has been accredited as a World Origin Site marking the production of the World’s First Royal Enfield Motorcycle 125 years ago in 1901. The walls along the road were once part of the huge victorian factory. Redditch Mayor Susan Eacock was joined by presenter Richard Hammond to unveil the plaque. Royal Enfield’s replica 1901 motorcycle was one of over forty bikes and riders to join in with celebrating the birth place of this now global motorcycle brand.

Ramsgate Royal Harbour celebrated the 86th anniversary of Operation Dynamo. It was at this site that the Dunkirk ‘Little Ships’ were assembled prior to the most significant colaboration between Naval and Civilian Vessels in history. Operation Dynamo has become legendary for the pluck of these crews in helping to ferry troops stranded at the Dunkirk beaches from shore to ships. 850 civilian craft took part and over a quarter never returned. Heather Dennett and Kevin Finn of the Association of Dunkirk Little Ships joined the Mayor of Ramsgate Rauhsan Ara and the yearly celebrants in helping mark this World Origin Site. Our thanks go to the Ramsgate Royal Harbour committee, The ADLS and RFC113 for their role in marking this site.

The Grenadier Pub in London’s Belgravia might seem an odd spot to link with the invention of a new vehicle but it was here in 2017 that Sir Jim Ratcliffe envisioned a new 4×4. Subsequently named after the pub itself The INEOS Grenadier is now a recognised global brand. The pub is a popular secret retreat from the hustle and bustle of London’s Knightsbridge and is very proud of being the site where the idea for the vehicle was born. Grenadier owners from far and wide regularly visit the pub and now have a definitive selfie spot to prove they were there, where it all began.

The Bradford Sling was invented by Professor David Sharpe OBE in the aftermath of the tragic Bradford City fire of May 11, 1985. Following the disaster, in which 56 people died and over 250 were badly injured, Sharpe and his team at the Plastic Surgery and Burns Research Unit were faced with the need to treat multiple trauma patients. They created a revolutionary sling designed to minimise pressure when supporting raised limbs.

In recognition of this enduring legacy, a World Origin Site plaque was presented to Dr Kirsten Riches-Suman, Professor Ajay L Mahajan (PSBRU Director) and Davide Longo (Bradford City AFC General Manager).

On 26 April 2026, the maritime world celebrated 70 years since the SS Ideal X completed the first successful sea container shipment from Port Newark to Port Houston. Originally conceived by Malcolm McLean to bridge the gap between road and sea transport, the shipping container has since revolutionised global trade and logistics. Port Houston marked this historic milestone to recognise a breakthrough that fundamentally reshaped international transportation.

March 2026 marked 50 years since principal photography began on the first Star Wars film. Propstore founder Stephen Lane helped mark the anniversary by hosting the World Origin Site plaque alongside original props from the first production. The plaque was premiered at the Lars Homestead location by Galaxy Tours CEO Davin Anderson as part of their 50th Anniversary Tour and Concert in Tunisia. Galaxy Tours are helping liaise with the authorities to explore permanently placing the plaque at this culturally significant World Origin Site. Star Wars will have a 50th Anniversary theatrical re-release in 2027. Plaque WOS0095 was championed by Jeremy King.