Rugby Town - History and Sport in Warwicksire

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Rugby is one of the most popular towns in Warwickshire, well known for local attractions that are linked to ... rugby! The market town is set close to the river Avon, the second largest town in the county.

The Rugby Grammar School was founded in 1567, and is the birthplace of rugby. William Webb Ellis was the schoolboy that picked up the football, and run away with it in his hands. His statue can be found in the town centre, along other landmarks and the Webb Ellis Football Museum.

The legend says that Webb Ellis broke the existing rules of football by picking up the ball and running with it at a match played in 1823. You can picture yourself with a huge replica of the Webb Ellis Cup, the trophy awarded to the winner of the men's Rugby World Cup.

The Webb Ellis Rugby Football Museum is situated in the centre of Rugby, and is dedicated to rugby football. The building dates from 1842, and housed the Gilbert company. The rugby football maker was taken over by Rodney Webb in 1983, a former England international rugby union player, who turned the premises into a museum.

The Webb Ellis Museum was opened to the public in April 1987, as the first museum in Britain dedicated solely to the game of rugby football. The place is packed with much rugby memorabilia, including a Gilbert football of the kind used at Rugby School in the early days.

Traditional handmade rugby balls are still made at the museum, and fans can buy them and sport gear from the shop. Not a rugby fan, but I've bought some quality cold weather tops at a really good price. The Webb Ellis Museum is free of charge, inviting people to walk along the history of such elegant sport.

Rugby is famous for the invention of rugby, but there are so many other attractions scattered around the town. The Rugby School is said to have been a major inspiration behind the revival of the Olympic Games, as Pierre de Coubertin was inspired during his visits there.

Most attractions are situated in walking distance, so find a (free) parking spot near the Art Gallery and go visit the town centre. Most of the buildings are Victorian style, with older buildings surviving along the town.

Rugby was the setting for Charles Dickens Mugby Junction story! I must admit that this place has a lot of spots that can trend on Instagram, and some of the tidy streets I seen in Britain.

The Church of St. Andrew stood in the town centre since 1140, and served defensive and religious role. The church holds medieval artefacts, such as the 13th-century parish chest and a medieval font.

The main shopping area in Rugby is around the Clock Tower, with the Shopping Centre and the local market linked together. The Clock Tower was built in 1887 on the site of an ancient cross, to celebrate Queen Victoria's Jubilee.

I had one of the best burgers ever near the clock tower, a symphony of flavors. This huge double cheese burger with fried onions and bacon was a real bargain, only £3.50 for such a treat!

The Shopping Centre was opened in 1979, and have all types of shops and stores. The local street market is held several days a week and artisan shops can be spotted around the streets.

Do you know the muffin man, the muffin man, the muffin man? Do you know the muffin man, who lives on Drury Lane?

I can't visit a new town without checking the local football club! The highest ranked club is Rugby Town FC, who leads the United Counties Premier Division South. Don't be shy and visit the posh stadium at Butlin Road, and enjoy the thrills of non-league football!

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The Art Gallery and Museum contains a collection of contemporary art and artefacts. The building is also housing the Rugby Library, and can be easily recognized by the unique modern shape.

The museum contains roman artefacts dug up from the nearby Roman, rugby memorabilia, contemporary British art, prints, drawings and paintings. The visitors can admire the artefacts excavated near Rugby, and learn more about the social and industrial history of the town.

The Cock Of Rugby was one of the random items on display, a scout drum that was used around 1930. Why I added this in the article? Because it may be a piece of local history, and I didn't want the post to be cock-less!

As I ventured away from the town centre, I discovered old houses and artisan shops. The Old Granny's Sandwich Shop may be part of a fairytale, as all the cakes and sandwiches were looking too appealing. Fancy I pork pie or a sausage roll? This is the place you want to visit!

Few steps away from the sandwich shop I found Cheese on the Green, an independent fine cheese shop! Everything was unique, with the best supplies filling the shelves.

The shop is owned and run by Richard Cooper, former Provisions Buyer and Senior Provisions Specialist at Fortnum & Mason, "the Queen's grocer", and Manager of specialist cheese shop Paxton & Whitfield in London's West End.

Cheese everywhere! Cheeses made from cow, sheep and even goat milk, some unpasteurized for a full flavor, and some exotic flavors. Chutneys, pickles, jams, marmalades, biscuits and crackers are also available.

Every piece of cheese was hand-cut, making the experience even more unique. I picked up a spicy cheese, one mixed with edible charcoal, a Danish cheese that tasted like caramel and some other posh treats.

Cheese is part of human's history, eaten by most cultures around the world. Throughout history, many animals have been valued for their milk, including camels, bison, goats, and yaks.

You can enjoy cheese melted on pizza, sliced for a sandwich, or sprinkled over a salad, but nothing compares with a fancy cheeseboard! Cheese a whole food, one of the foods that is as close to its natural form as possible.

The nutrition can vary depending on the type of cheese, and it's hard to keep track when everything is plated so nicely. I always been a fan of meat and cheese boards, and the additional fruits and vegetables will only enhance the flavors.

The beneficial nutrients present in cheese include protein, Vitamin A, vitamin B12, Zinc, Calcium, Vitamin D, and healthy amounts of fats. Harder cheeses tend to be higher in sodium, and nutrient content can vary from brand to brand.

The benefits of cheese include bone and muscle health, lower blood pressure, blood vessel protection and gut health. The calcium and protein in cheese are great for building strong bones and muscle, and research shows cheese is a good source of glutathione that helps maintain brain health.

Try adding some crackers and biscuits in the mix, and spicy meats. I went wild with this cheeseboard, with rice crackers and minced pies as a source of fibers! Crumpets? Why not!