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Founding of Blackburn Rovers F.C.

When
1875
Where
Leger Hotel
Episodes
1

Blackburn Rovers Football Club was established in 1875 by John Lewis and Arthur Constantine, former pupils of Shrewsbury School. The club's formation resulted from a meeting held at the Leger Hotel in Blackburn on 5 November 1875. This event marked the beginning of the club's history, which later included becoming a founding member of The Football League in 1888.

Episodes

  1. 5 November 1875 · Leger HotelFounding Meeting at Leger Hotel

    John Lewis and Arthur Constantine organized a meeting at the Leger Hotel in Blackburn on 5 November 1875 to establish the club.

Background and detail

Background. Blackburn Rovers is a professional football club based in Blackburn, Lancashire, England. The club competes in the EFL Championship, the second level of the English football league system. Its origins trace back to 1875, when it was founded by two old-boys of Shrewsbury School. The club's identity is linked to its founding date, which is often displayed on its crest.

Founding. The club was founded following a meeting at the Leger Hotel in Blackburn on 5 November 1875. This meeting was organised by John Lewis and Arthur Constantine, who were both old-boys of Shrewsbury School. The founding event established the club's presence in the local football community, leading to its eventual participation in organized competitions.

Sources

  1. Blackburn Rovers F.C. Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-08

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