CIVIC leaders from across Warwickshire and the West Midlands were invited on a guided tour of Rugby.
Mayor Tom Mahoney welcomed the dignitaries at the town hall before the guests were taken around the town centre’s historic buildings and landmarks by the Rugby Town Guides.
The tour included stops at the statues commemorating William Webb Ellis, Sir Frank Whittle and Rupert Brooke, and took in St Andrew’s Church, Rugby School and the Clock Tower before ending with a visit to the World Rugby Hall of Fame and Rugby Art Gallery and Museum.
Coun Mahoney said: “Rugby has a rich heritage well beyond its historical status as the birthplace of the game, and the tour was a great way of showcasing all the town has to offer.
“It was a pleasure to welcome so many fellow mayors and council chairman to Rugby and promote the town as a tourist destination.”
Rugby Town Guides conduct free tours of the town centre every Wednesday and Saturday from March to November. Tours start at Rugby Visitor Centre at 11am.
Visit www.therugbytown.co.uk/townguides or call 01788 533217 for further details.
