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William Gilbert blue plaque

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This blue commemorative plaque records: William Gilbert (1799 - 1877) Shoemaker Maker of Footballs to Rugby School Moved to these premises in 1842 (previously in High Street) Recorded plaque organisation: Rotary International Rugby.

From the Open Plaques record 42645

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