Created when delegates from 22 clubs met at the Pall Mall Restaurant and rules were drawn up based on those of Rugby School.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Rugby Football Union
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King George's Fields Foundation
After the death of King George V the Lord Mayor of London set up a committee to decide on a suitable national memorial. It was decided to erect just one statue and create a number of playing fields...
16 memorials
Billy Boston
Rugby league player. Born in Cardiff, he spent most of his career playing for Wigan. One of the sport's greatest players, he scored 571 tries, making him the second-highest try scorer in rugby leag...
1 memorial
West Ham United
London based football team, known as 'The Hammers'. Founded by Arnold Hills (1857-1927), MD of Thames Ironworks, who also founded the Oriolet Hospital and Convalescent Home. This club was original...
7 memorials
West Ham Stadium
Former greyhound and speedway racing stadium, located on Prince Regent Lane. It also hosted football and baseball matches, and stock car racing. In spite of local protests it was sold for re-develo...
1 memorial
Royal Thames Yacht Club
Oldest royal yacht club in the UK (which raises the question of how many are there?)  Also known as the Cumberland Fleet, it was founded by the Duke of Cumberland.  Traditionally the Commodore is a...
1 memorial
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