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  WORLD RUGBY MUSEUM - the world's finest on-line rugby museum
The World Rugby Museum is not confined to the world wide web, we also have partners on the ground displaying our extensive collection of memorabilia.
Rugby is a massive sport and there are many clubs, regional sides and special teams.
The Rugby Memorabilia Society is a group of collectors dedicated to preserving the history of the game, for further information on the society and a great page about the 1905 All Blacks tour.
www.rugbyrelics.com /museum.htm   (1572 words)

  
  Museum of Rugby - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Museum of Rugby is a museum concerned with the sport of rugby union (as opposed to the separate sport of rugby league) located at the home of the England national rugby union team, Twickenham Stadium in West London, England.
The James Gilbert Rugby Football Museum - a rugby museum in the town of Rugby in Warwickshire.
Richard Lindon the inventor of the "Oval" rugby ball, the inflatable rubber bladder and the Brass hand pump.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Museum_of_Rugby   (267 words)

  
 Antiques Roadshow UK: Highlights: Rugby
Rugby, in the Midlands county of Warwickshire, is a town whose name is likely to ring a bell, perhaps primarily because of the sport to which it has lent its name.
The official date of Rugby's formation as a settlement is not known for certain, but by the end of the 11th century most Midlands villages had evolved into systems of open fields surrounding central settlements, which served as marketplaces.
Although Rugby was granted its market charter in 1255, it is safe to assume that Rugby would have been well developed before the lord of the manor invested his money in obtaining a charter.
www.pbs.org /wgbh/antiquesuk/highlights/rugby.html   (464 words)

  
 Museum of Rugby - Things to do in London - All in London
The Museum was originally to be housed at 180 Whitton Street, but the location was considered too small and the house has been used as an archive ever since.
The Museum of Rugby was opened on the 16th March 1996 by the then Secretary of State for National Heritage, Virginia Bottomley MP.
The Museum of Rugby does require an admission charge, but the spectacular view over Twickenham's famous pitch is worth the charge alone.
www.allinlondon.co.uk /museum-of-rugby.php   (298 words)

  
 Rugby Union World Cup Trophy
The prize awarded to the winner of the Rugby World Cup event is a golden cup called the William Webb Ellis Cup, also known as the "The Rugby World Cup", and to many simply as "Bill".
The cup stands at 38 cm tall and is silver gilded in gold, and supported by two cast scroll handles, one handle has a head of a satyr, and the other has a head of a nymph.
The trophy is currently kept in the Museum of Rugby in London.
www.topendsports.com /events/rugby-world-cup/world-cup.htm   (124 words)

  
 BBC - Coventry and Warwickshire Features - Rugby visit
Rugby is its name and Rugby is still definitely its game as we found out on a visit to the Warwickshire town with an extraordinary sporting story.
The Rugby Pathways of Fame is a walking route marked with plaques in the pavement.
To visit Rugby virtually from anywhere in the world, follow this link to explore a tour of Rugby School and see this link for a gallery of pictures from the Rugby Football Museum.
www.bbc.co.uk /coventry/features/days-out/rugby-visit.shtml   (422 words)

  
 South African Rugby - SA Rugby Museum in Cape Town - GoPassport.com
The museum is on the ground floor of the Sport Science Institute, a grubber kick from the magnificent Fedsure Park Newlands stadium.
The SA rugby museum is crammed full of activities, exhibitions and insights into the wonderful world of rugby and is a worthy addition to South Africa´s crown of "rugby world champions".
The number one attractionin the South African rugby museum in Cape Town is of course is a replica of the Webb Ellis Cup - won by the Springboks at Ellis Park in 1995.
capetown.gopassport.com /go/content/south-african-rugby-museum   (703 words)

  
 The James Gilbert Rugby Football Museum - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The James Gilbert Rugby Football Museum is a rugby football museum in the town centre of Rugby in Warwickshire, near Rugby School.
The museum is housed in the building where the shoe and boot maker James Gilbert made the first rugby ball in 1842.
The museum is packed with much rugby memorabilia, including the original Richard Lindon (inventor of the "oval" rugby ball, rubber bladder and brass hand pump) Brass Hand pump and is popular with rugby fans.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/The_James_Gilbert_Rugby_Football_Museum   (166 words)

  
 BBC - Coventry and Warwickshire Features - Rugby Football Museum
They were fascinated by the museum and saw it as a vital stop for rugby fans.
It was in Rugby in 1823 that, during a game of rowdy football, William Webb Ellis picked up the ball and ran with it.
The Rugby Museum, previously called the James Gilbert Museum, is housed where William Gilbert first turned his shoe-making skills to making rugby footballs.
www.bbc.co.uk /coventry/features/days-out/rugby-football-museum.shtml   (554 words)

  
 SA Rugby - www.sarugby.co.za - The official home of rugby in South Africa
The museum is on the ground floor of the Sport Science Institute, a grubber kick from the magnificent Fedsure Park Newlands stadium.
The SA rugby museum is crammed full of activities, exhibitions and insights into the wonderful world of rugby and is a worthy addition to South Africa´s crown of "rugby world champions".
And then there are the rugby caps, rugby´s most cherished items of memorabilia and the symbol of the greatest achievement in rugby - playing for your country.
www.sarugby.net /default.asp?cid=6719   (605 words)

  
 Historic Rugby's 38th Village Pilgrimage   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
Historic Rugby homeowners, museum staff and volunteers are throwing open the doors to some 22 buildings at Historic Rugby's 38th Village Pilgrimage.
Museum buildings that will be open include the Schoolhouse Visitor Centre with exhibits and history video; 1882 Thomas Hughes Library with its 7,000-volume collection of Victorian books and periodicals; 1884 Kingstone Lisle, the Gothic cottage built for Rugbys founder; and the Rugby Printing Works with 19th century printing demonstrations.
Historic Rugby is 70 miles northwest of Knoxville and 50 miles northeast of Cookeville on State Scenic Highway 52.
www.historicrugby.org /pilgrimage/pilgrimage.htm   (725 words)

  
 WWW Virtual Library: Museums around the UK
Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, University of Cambridge.
[Responsible for: Hunterian Museum; Odontological Museum, Wellcome Museum of Anatomy; Wellcome Museum of Pathology].
Museum of science and industry that "not only explores the impact of science and technology in our daily lives but promotes the region's significant scientific contribution and provides an opportunity for genuine dialogue about science and the issues that affect us all".
icom.museum /vlmp/uk.html   (8217 words)

  
 LondonNet Museums Guide - Museum of Rugby   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
Entry Cost:_Stadium Tour and entry to the Museum of Rugby_Adult - UKP9.00_Concession - UKP6.00_Family Ticket (2 adults, 3 children) - UKP 30.00_10% discount for parties of 15 or more.
On major match days there is a rugby shuttle bus service to and from the Stadium.
On major match days, when diversions are in operation, alight from the 281 bus at the Admiral Nelson, Whitton High Street, a 15 minute walk from the Stadium.
www.londonnet.co.uk /museums/museumofrugby.html   (163 words)

  
 Rugby Football Union Museum - Twickenham : tourist information from TourUK
This museum is housed in the spectacular new Twickenham Stadium, the mecca of Rugby Union.
The entrance is through one of the turnstiles that were in use until 1981 and removed when work started on the new stadium.
As well as charting the history of Rugby Union, the museum has display cabinets filled with early shirts, caps, memorabilia, photographs and cartoons.
www.touruk.co.uk /london_museums/twickenhamrugby_museum1.htm   (249 words)

  
 Rugby Museum of New Zealand
Welcome to the New Zealand Rugby Museum, the oldest and arguably the first museum in the world devoted to the oval ball code.
Displays are theme based e g "Maori Rugby", the "Original" All Blacks or collection style e g of "Rugby caps", "Rugby badges" etc. And we have a few ideas as to how to occupy children whilst their parents go down Memory Lane amongst our displays.
Whilst we are happy to talk groups around the Museum we believe it is preferable to let visitors browse our well captioned and very visual displays, with Museum personnel circulating and answering questions as they arise.
www.rugbymuseum.co.nz /default.asp?level1=Home   (515 words)

  
 UVA Art Museum - Writer's Eye
Area elementary, middle, high school and University students, as well as adults, are invited to view and select one of the 19 designated works of art to inspire an original prose or poetry composition.
Entries are due in the museum by Nov. 22, and will be judged in prose and poetry categories according to age groups: elementary school, middle school, high school and adult/University.
A program of the museum's docents, this year's competition is co-chaired by Rosemarie Koch and Janis Chevalier.
www.virginia.edu /artmuseum/PressReleases/writerseyepr.html   (287 words)

  
 Rugby, North Dakota
Located in Pierce County, Rugby was named for Rugby England by railroad executives hoping to temp English settlers.
Named initially Rugby Junction, the town was born in 1886 at a junction on the Great Northern Railway.
Called Rugby Junction after the famous railroad junction in Rugby, England, railroad executives hoped to attract settlers with the english name.
www.liechtyrealestate.com /NorthDakota/RugbyND   (252 words)

  
 Hotels near Museum Of Rugby & Twickenham Stadium Tours
Hotels near Museum Of Rugby and Twickenham Stadium Tours - 60 hotels from £30 per room per night.
We are the closest b&b to Twickenham & Harlequin Rugby grounds....
Located beneath the East Stand of the Twickenham Stadium, home of the England team and headquarters of the Rugby Football Union, the museum uses interactive displays, period set pieces and video footage to bring the history of the game to life.
www.activereservations.com /hotel/attr/en/356   (338 words)

  
 Museum of Rugby, Twickenham - Norwich City Guide venues & listings
Much more than just a collection of wonderful artefacts, the Museum of Rugby is an inspirational journey through the history of world rugby.
The time has come to take your place in history with a visit to the Museum of rugby, Twickenham.
Museum and Twickenham Stadium Tour tickets: Adult £10 Concession £7 Family (2 adults, 3 children) £34 (Please book tours in advance.
www.24hourmuseum.org.uk /norwich/museum/MW503.html?ixsid=   (443 words)

  
 BBC SPORT | RUGBY LEAGUE  | New Challenge Cup trophy unveiled
You are in: You are in: Rugby League
The Rugby Football League has unveiled the new Challenge Cup, a replica of the old trophy which was presented for the 100th and last time when St Helens beat Bradford in April 2001.
History has been preserved by condensing the size of engraving to ensure that all previous winners are included on the new plinth in a much more aesthetic form as well as leaving extra space for about 40 years of future winners.
news.bbc.co.uk /sport1/hi/rugby_league/1395463.stm   (267 words)

  
 Museum of Rugby and Twickenham Stadium Tours, an Attraction in Twickenham, London. Search for London Attractions.
Museum of Rugby and Twickenham Stadium Tours, an Attraction in Twickenham, London.
From the moment you pass through the authentic Twickenham turnstile at the Museum of Rugby, you'll be immersed in a world of rugby history.
Museum of Rugby and Twickenham Stadium Tours is in Twickenham, London
www.information-britain.co.uk /showPlace.cfm?Place_ID=1515   (447 words)

  
 Museum of Rugby, Twickenham - 24 Hour Museum - official guide to UK museums, galleries, exhibitions and heritage
Museum of Rugby, Twickenham - 24 Hour Museum - official guide to UK museums, galleries, exhibitions and heritage
This collection has been acquired over the years from international players, families, clubs and collectors, or has been bought by the Museum at auction.
Since the birth of the Rugby Football Union (RFU) in 1871 a wealth of rugby memorabilia has been accumulated.
www.24hourmuseum.org.uk /museum_gfx_en/MW503.html   (365 words)

  
 History of Rugby   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
The Museum of Rugby, Twickenham (A must-see exhibition)
Midwest Rugby Links (where you can find links to hundreds of rugby sites around the world).
And last but not least, my father-in-law Alan Price, who one Saturday many years ago said, "fancy coming along to watch the rugby?", he had no idea what he was starting, the rest, as they say, is history.
www.rugbyfootballhistory.com /credits.htm   (248 words)

  
 Information | Leisure and culture | Museums and galleries
Explore the historical and cultural heritage of Rugby at Rugby Art Gallery and Museum
To provide the Borough with an Art Gallery and Museum whioch promotes and enhances the artistic and heritage aspects of the Borough.
To provide a service which is visitor oriented, accessible and available to all.
www.rugby.gov.uk /site/scripts/documents.php?categoryID=1482   (228 words)

  
 Tourism & Leisure News - Rugby Museum Goes Online - 25 September 1998
Gilbert, the oldest makers of rugby footballs in the world, has launched an Internet website to provide information on next year’s Rugby World Cup and attract new visitors to the home of the sport.
At the touch of a button, rugby fans across the world can see details of the tournament, including a venue map, information about the Gilbert museum or even order Gilbert merchandise.
More than 10,000 people have visited the Gilbert museum at its factory in the town to see craftsmen demonstrating how a rugby ball is made.
www.cwn.org.uk /tourism/news/9809/980925-rugby.htm   (244 words)

  
 The Twickenham Museum : The Rugby ground   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27)
From cabbage patch to rugby ground In 1907 Billy Williams bought a market garden for the Rugby Football Union.
Over the next few years the land was developed into a rugby football ground.
The trophy can be seen at the Museum in the Rugby Ground.
www.twickenham-museum.org.uk /kids_print_detail.asp?ContentID=225   (189 words)

  
 Enconsult - Environmental Engineering Building Services Design - Museum of Rugby, Twickenham
The Museum of Rugby is within the East Stand and forms an integral part of the 'Twickenham experience' for visitors to the home of rugby.
Due to its popularity with school groups and rugby club visits the Museum environment tended to overheat and the original ventilation system was unable to cope.
There were also concerns about the environmental control of the Museum and archive areas as there was no method of temperature or humidity control.
www.enconsult.co.uk /index/project5   (160 words)

  
 Stadium Tours, Museum of Rugby, Twickenham Stadium
Why not enhance your visit to Twickenham Stadium by going behind the scenes and experiencing Twickenham from the player's point of view.
Take a private tour of the stadium or soak up rugby's history and learn how Billy Williams' Cabbage Patch was first developed for the sport with a visit to the Museum of Rugby.
For further details, please go to the RFU's Stadium Tour and Museum of Rugby microsite
www.twickenhamexperience.com /twickenhamexperience/index.cfm/Fuseaction/Stadium.Template3b/StoryTypeId/136/SectionId/999/StoryId/11473.cfm   (96 words)

  
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WELCOME TO THE MUSEUM OF RUGBY and TWICKENHAM STADIUM TOURS
A JOURNEY THROUGH THE HISTORY OF WORLD RUGBY
Rugby In The Frame - The Art Of Paine Proffitt.
www.rfu.com /microsites/museum/index.cfm   (37 words)

  
 England Rugby - Home
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Meet other fans, get free downloads and register now for early announcements
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www.england-rugby.com   (34 words)

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