Episode 3 of 4
Old Rugbeian Society Investigation
- When
- 1895-1897
- Where
- Old Rugbeian Society
The Old Rugbeian Society investigated the origins in 1895 and published a report in 1897 supporting Bloxam.
The investigation concluded that Bloxam's account was correct. However, Thomas Hughes noted the story had not survived into his time, and Gordon Rayner suggested Bloxam transferred Mackie's role to Ellis.
Sources
- William Webb Ellis Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-06
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