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Rugby is a market town in Warwickshire, positioned right on the edge of the East Midlands with the West Midlands just to the west. It’s perhaps best known globally as the birthplace of rugby football, which originated at Rugby School in 1823, but the town's more practical legacy lies in its role as a major railway hub. Sat at a key junction on the West Coast Main Line, it has long been defined by its connectivity, offering some of the fastest journeys into London Euston and Birmingham. Geographically, it’s surrounded by rolling countryside and sits near the meeting point of the M1, M6, and A14, which makes it a logistical anchor for the region. While the historic town centre still retains some of its Victorian character and traditional market stalls, the outskirts have expanded significantly in recent years with newer developments like Houlton, which is built on the former site of the iconic radio station masts. It’s a place that feels steady and functional, balancing its private school heritage with a deep-rooted industrial and engineering history.