Near Lawrence Sheriff Street in Rugby. Close to Rugby School. A small road off it is called St Matthews Street.

5 and 6, St Matthews Street in Rugby.

The buildings here are occupied by: Webb Ellis (a womens clothes shop), Webb Ellis Museum, Rugby Tea Room and the Rugby Tap.

Blue plaque for William Gilbert (1799 - 1877) shoemaker, maker of footballs to Rugby School moved to these premises in 1842.

Grade II listed building.

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Listing Text

ST MATTHEW'S STREET 1. 5397 No 5 No 6 SP 5075 SW 1/145 SP 5075 SW 1/146

II

2. Early to mid C19, probably circa 1842. Yellow brick, Welsh slated roof with eaves cornice. 3 storeys, plain brick pilasters to centre and on left. 2 sash windows with glazing bars under stucco flat arches, keyblocks to 2nd floor, 1st floor windows 3 light with wrought iron balconettes. No 5 has round arched passageway on right, C19 shop front with glazing bars, Doric pilasters and entablature. No 6 has small modern shop window, original door surround with Doric pilasters under pediment.

Listing NGR: SP5017775038

This text is from the original listing, and may not necessarily reflect the current setting of the building.

Sign - World Rugby Hall of Fame - Since 1823 The Rugby Town