Statue of William Webb Ellis (1806 - 1872) outside Rugby School, Rugby, Warwickshire

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This bronze Statue of William Webb Ellis (1806 - 1872) outside Rugby School, Rugby, Warwickshire was erected in 1997 in commemoration of Ellis who was a pupil at the school. In about 1823 he was playing football with his fellows when he is said to have sudddenly picked up the ball - against the rules - and run with it, thus founding the game of Rugby Football. The statue was sculpted by Graham Ibbeson.

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Size: 4890px × 3930px
Location: rugby school warwickshire
Photo credit: © Peter K.Lloyd / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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