The Rugby Racket

#NSHD2022 The Pushcart Race also takes place on The Close.

#NSHD2022 Other sports around The Close include Gymnastics, Rackets and Fives. Both buildings were built by William Butterfield.

#NSHD2022 The Close has had three Cricket Pavilions, two are still in use today. The Green Pavilion and James Pavilion are on opposite sides to each other. The Old Pavilion was by the Old Gym.

#NSHD2022 The building of the Hakewill Chapel at Rugby meant that games of Football were moved to the area south of what became the Doctor’s Wall.

Today is There are some very interesting sporting stories in our archive including that of The Close where different sports have been played since 1750. Before the Hakewill Chapel was built the boys …

@Peter_Eedy @70s_mo More than likely, also the boys in the jerseys with the crest on have following-up caps which would signify they were in the School 2nd XV and possibly the School XV.

For 15 it just has to be a photo of an XV team. This is probably a Cotton House Team in the 1920s. #SportsHistory #SportingHeritage

RT @RugbySchool1567: You only have until January 31st to get your 2023 Art Competition entries in! Entries invited from children and young…

@NHM_London What is the smallest specimen you have in your collection? #AskaStupidQuestionDay

Rugby School Prospectus 1938-1939 Educational Course. #EYALearning #ExploreYourArchive

What's in the? An accession with a 3 in the reference number. Rugby School by George Henley Bettinson (School House 1909-1912). A very useful source with a great timeline.

#OTD in 1997 the William Webb Ellis statue on Dunchurch Road was unveiled. Created by Graham Ibbeson, just like our smaller version.