Homeless charity Simon on the Streets has marked rough-sleeping spots across Bradford with commemorative plaques.

In an attempt to raise awareness of the homeless and rootless and their plight, the charity has placed the faux blue plaques in ‘honour’ of some of the typical cases it works with.

Positioned at sites used by rough sleepers for shelter, each vinyl sticker – styled after English Heritage’s commemorative signs – is intended to help the district better appreciate the living conditions and mortality rate of those seeking refuge at locations such as Godwin Street.

Simon on the Streets director Clive Sandle said: “Typically, blue plaques draw attention from tourists and residents and highlight when a site has played a critical role in the life of someone famous or noteworthy – they usually mark something that should be celebrated by society.

“We believe that we should also stay in touch with those areas that need to be addressed as much as we possibly can.

“We hope that highlighting the mortality of homeless people, when they are so often forgotten in life, will encourage the residents of Bradford to help us tackle the issue.”

According to research conducted by crisis.org. uk, a homeless person lives to 47 years old on average.

For more information email admin@simonon thestreets.co.uk or call 0113 2745636