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ADVERTORIAL EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW XXXXX DECO RUGBY BOROUGH Above Rugby boots produced on site in the 1930s Right John Batchelor, the Museum’s rugby ball stitcher Top left Cap worn by Trevor Nicholas in the first match Wales played after the WW1 Below Selection of rugby balls in production Below right Gilbert’s Great Exhibition display from 1851 Left The Museum craft of rugby ball stitching. The privately owned collection, which has been built up over the last hundred years, is currently on loan to Rugby Borough Council and is undergoing a complete re-development in 2009. The aim of the re-development is to highlight the building’s important history with new interpretation and provide a long-term sustainable future for the building and collection by improving display conditions. This exciting development will be in keeping with the period feel of the site, and will tell the story of the ball and the building, with its intimate connection to the origins of the game. It will be the first time in many years that this important heritage site has undergone renovation, which is fantastic news for all fans of the game. So, if you’re a true rugby lover, keep up with these exciting developments and start planning your visit to the building with the longest continuous association with the game. n RUGBY BOROUGH COUNCIL CONTACT INFORMATION For more information about Rugby contact Rugby Visitor Centre
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