Rugby Town and Sport

Posted by Cindy on August 17, 2009

Rugby is a quaint market town sitting on the Avon River in Warwickshire in the West Midlands in England. It is the second largest town in the county and was once just another quiet little English country town with the charm and appeal of most little country towns and villages. This town, made up of small villages, incorporated in 1932 and became a borough. In the 19th century, the railroads and engineering came to this area, making Rugby an important railway junction, and that brought change. Suddenly there was a rapid growth with more industries and workers bringing their families, economic shifts, some cultural changes and modernizing. Rugby was rapidly becoming well known throughout England and the world.

Many things have put this delightful town on the map, probably most noted, Rugby football since it originated here, but many other things have brought worldwide fame to this borough. Frank Whittle created the world’s first prototype of the jet engine here in 1937, Dennis Gabor invented holography in 1947, Charles Dickens used the railway junction as the setting for his story Mugby Junction. Two very famous schools are here, the Rugby School was built in 1567 and in the late 19th century the Lawrence Sheriff School was in operation.

The Victorian era can still be felt in parts of Rugby, along with the modern buildings. The town centre is a wonderful area to explore. And of course as you seek out the local landmarks and historic sites, you will want to let yourself be pampered with a stay at a Rugby hotel You will also find many fabulous restaurants offering the most delectable local dishes you can wish for. And the pubs, talk about history, quaintness, charm and personality, you have to visit the pubs. In all of England, Rugby ranks second with the most pubs per square mile than any other town. What more could you ask for?