What is recorded here
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.
William Gilbert was a shoemaker and maker of footballs for Rugby School, contributing to the development and standardization of early rugby footballs. His work is significant for its role in the evolution of rugby as a sport.
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Photo: Hazel Nicholson · CC BY 2.0