On 1 October 1984, English Heritage unveiled a blue plaque at Jones's former London home, honouring her as an anti-racist activist and Carnival founder.
On 1 October 1984, English Heritage unveiled a blue plaque at 70–72 Meadow House, Leamington Crescent, London, commemorating Claudia Jones as an 'anti-racist activist and a founding spirit of Notting Hill Carnival.'
English Heritage's blue plaque scheme recognizes individuals of historical significance at locations associated with their lives and work; the honor is highly selective and, at the time, relatively few plaques recognized Black British historical figures or women of color, making this an important marker of Jones's growing recognition within mainstream British commemorative culture.
The plaque situates Jones within the physical landscape of London, allowing her legacy to be encountered by the public in daily urban life, and reflects a broader shift in the 1980s toward acknowledging the contributions of Black Britons to national history and culture. It remains a lasting, visible tribute to her role in shaping post-war British social and cultural history, particularly her foundational contributions to what became one of Europe's largest street festivals.