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Commemorative Plaque
- When
- 1900
- Where
- The Close, Rugby School
A plaque was placed on the Close in 1900 stating Ellis's actions originated the game's distinctive feature.
Following the 1897 report, the Old Rugbeian Society placed a plaque on the Close in 1900 stating that William Webb Ellis's actions originated the distinctive feature of the game in 1823. Separately, the legend is commemorated by a plaque on the school grounds, and a bronze statue depicting Ellis running with a ball stands outside Rugby School.
Sources
- Rugby School Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-10
- William Webb Ellis Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-06
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