Rugby's blue plaques - Matthew Bloxham

Record details

Plaque

Matthew Bloxham

Number

25

Description

Matthew Holbeche Bloxam was an antiquarian with many interests, including architecture and archaeology. He wrote a book on gothic architecture that was published in 1829 and ran to ten editions. During his life, he worked in Rugby as a solicitor and became clerk to the justices. Many works about Rugby and its neighbourhood were published after his death.

Location

The Percival Guildhouse, St Matthews Street