Rugby Estate

In 1567, a Tudor merchant, benefactor, and grocer to Queen Elizabeth I, Lawrence Sheriff, stipulated in his will that a sum of money was to be used "to serve chiefly for the children of Rugby and Brownsover”. The amount of money was greatly reduced and as a counter he bequest his eight-acre pasture in Conduit Close. Once a field sitting half a mile outside of the London city walls in Middlesex, it was not allowed to be built on. Over time, as rules changed, Trustees of Rugby School received permission to construct and thus the residential development of the site began, as the city spread north and west to reach it. 200 years later, Rugby Estate is a rarity, snuggly nestled in the concrete metropolis of London.

Buried in the hustle and bustle of city living, stands a picturesque avenue of independent shops, eateries and pubs. Lamb’s Conduit Street forms a central section of the Rugby Estate.

This special collection of Georgian buildings, has been cherished, nurtured and loved by many but no more than it is today. With its comfortable feel and village-like atmosphere where people reside, work and socialise, the clear vision of the School is realised through the hard work of Tandem Property Management LLP. The Estate attracts a diverse mix of tenants, proves an attractive location to visitors and contributes significantly towards the charitable funds of the School, all whilst retaining a truly special charm and appeal. The estate makes an important contribution to the charitable ethos of Rugby School, that began with Lawrence Sheriff all those years ago. The income from the founder’s generous bequest has funded bursaries and scholarships that, over the years, have allowed many hundreds of children to attend the school who otherwise would not have been able to do so. In many cases, 100% of their fees have been covered by the Estate. Today, nearly 40% of students at the School benefit from some form of support, and the Estate continues to be at the heart of funding that support. The School is enormously grateful to our tenants for giving all these children the opportunity of a Rugby School education in fulfilment of the ethos on which the School was found in 1567.

“Lamb’s Conduit Street is a funny little pocket of central London. Everything you need is here. I can go a whole week without needing to leave the street. It is very old school London.” The Perserverance Pub.

Learn more about the history of the Estate here.