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Rugby School, 1923
Rugby School, 1923. Rugby School (Warwickshire), founded in 1567 in accordance with the legacy of Lawrence Sheriff, an Elizabethan gentleman. The school is the birthplace of the game of Rugby football. From Sunripe Cigarettes - A Series of 50 Public Schools and Colleges. [R. & J. Hill Ltd. London, 1923]
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Cigarette Cigarette Packet Elizabethan Lawrence Public School R J Hill Rugby School School Schoolboy Schoolboys Schoolchild Schoolchildren Sheriff Sunripe Cigarettes Warwickshire Faaade
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This vintage print captures the iconic Rugby School in Warwickshire, England, in the year 1923. Established in 1567 by Lawrence Sheriff, an Elizabethan gentleman, this prestigious institution holds great historical significance as it is recognized as the birthplace of the game of Rugby football. The image showcases a picturesque scene with nature surrounding the school's architecture and a towering tree standing tall nearby. In this snapshot, we see a group of young boys who are students at Rugby School. Dressed in their traditional school uniforms, they exude an air of curiosity and youthful energy. It is interesting to note that some of them can be seen indulging in smoking cigarettes from Sunripe Cigarettes - A Series of 50 Public Schools and Colleges collection. The monochrome aesthetic adds a timeless charm to this photograph while emphasizing its historical context. The black-and-white tones beautifully highlight the intricate details of both the building exterior and natural elements present within the frame. As we delve into this visual piece from nearly a century ago, it serves as a reminder not only of British education but also reflects on societal norms prevalent during that era. This image offers us glimpses into both architectural beauty and cultural practices that were prominent during those times at one of England's most renowned public schools – Rugby School.
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