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Detail of graffiti at Rugby School, Rugby, Warwickshire

Marshall Keene and Company1920/1939

Historic England

Historic England
London, United Kingdom

Rugby School is one of England's oldest independent schools. It was founded in 1567 by Lawrence Sheriff, a spice merchant who was probably born in Rugby or nearby. Sheriff's will endowed a free grammar school for local children. The game of rugby football originated here in 1823.

Historic England Archive CC46/00115

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  • Title: Detail of graffiti at Rugby School, Rugby, Warwickshire
  • Creator: Marshall Keene and Company
  • Date Created: 1920/1939
  • Rights: Source: Historic England Archive
  • Medium: Photographic film negative
Historic England

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