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Background imageBoat Race Collection: Charles Thurston Fogg-Elliot, 1894. Artist: Sir Leslie Matthew Ward

Charles Thurston Fogg-Elliot, 1894. Artist: Sir Leslie Matthew Ward
Charles Thurston Fogg-Elliot, 1894. A portrait of Charles Thurston Fogg-Elliot (1870-1955). [Vanity Fair, 1894]

Background imageBoat Race Collection: The Exeter College Boat Club Crew. Henley Regatta. 1858. Creator: SE Poulton

The Exeter College Boat Club Crew. Henley Regatta. 1858. Creator: SE Poulton
The Exeter College Boat Club Crew. Henley Regatta. 1858

Background imageBoat Race Collection: The Universities Boat-Race, 1871. Creator: Unknown

The Universities Boat-Race, 1871. Creator: Unknown
The Universities Boat-Race, 1871. Members of the Oxford University crew: E. Giles, S. H. Woodhouse, T. S. Baker, E. C. Malan, E. H. Hall (Cox) J. E. Edwards-Moss, F. E. Payne, R. Lesley, J. W

Background imageBoat Race Collection: The Universities Boat-Race, 1871. Creator: Unknown

The Universities Boat-Race, 1871. Creator: Unknown
The Universities Boat-Race, 1871. Members of the Cambridge University crew: J. B. Close, J. S. Follett, H. J. Lomax, E. A. Spencer, H. E. Gordon (Cox), W. H. Lowe, E. Phelps, J. H. Goldie, E. S. L

Background imageBoat Race Collection: Regatta at Halifax, Nova Scotia - the champion sculler's race: the finish

Regatta at Halifax, Nova Scotia - the champion sculler's race: the finish, 1871. Engraving of a sketch by Mr. A. Gilmore, of the 61st Regiment

Background imageBoat Race Collection: Regatta at Halifax, Nova Scotia: the boats returning to Halifax

Regatta at Halifax, Nova Scotia: the boats returning to Halifax, past Dartmouth, 1871. Engraving of a sketch by Mr. A. Gilmore, of the 61st Regiment

Background imageBoat Race Collection: Regatta at Halifax, Nova Scotia - the four-oared race to M'Nab's Island: view from Dartmouth

Regatta at Halifax, Nova Scotia - the four-oared race to M'Nab's Island: view from Dartmouth, 1871. Engraving of a sketch by Mr. A. Gilmore, of the 61st Regiment

Background imageBoat Race Collection: The Regatta at Henley-on-Thames, 1869. Creator: Unknown

The Regatta at Henley-on-Thames, 1869. Creator: Unknown
The Regatta at Henley-on-Thames, [Oxfordshire], 1869. 'The two days' aquatic amusements at the Henley Royal Regatta, on Wednesday and Thursday last week, seem to have been rather dull

Background imageBoat Race Collection: The Universities Boat-Race: 'Well Done, Light Blue!', 1870. Creator: Unknown

The Universities Boat-Race: "Well Done, Light Blue!", 1870. Creator: Unknown
The Universities Boat-Race: "Well Done, Light Blue!", 1870. Students' rowing race on the River Thames in London: crowds cheering the Cambridge team

Background imageBoat Race Collection: The Cambridge University boat crew returning from practice, 1870. Creator: Unknown

The Cambridge University boat crew returning from practice, 1870. Creator: Unknown
The Cambridge University boat crew returning from practice, 1870. Students training for the annual race between the Oxford and Cambridge university rowing teams

Background imageBoat Race Collection: The Royal Marriage in Italy: regatta on the Arno, at Florence, 1868. Creator: Unknown

The Royal Marriage in Italy: regatta on the Arno, at Florence, 1868. Creator: Unknown
The Royal Marriage in Italy: regatta on the Arno, at Florence, 1868

Background imageBoat Race Collection: The Oxford and Cambridge Boat-Race: the Cambridge crew training on Barnes-Common

The Oxford and Cambridge Boat-Race: the Cambridge crew training on Barnes-Common, [south-west London], 1868

Background imageBoat Race Collection: The Cam River improvements: dredging near Cambridge, 1869. Creator: Unknown

The Cam River improvements: dredging near Cambridge, 1869. Creator: Unknown
The Cam River improvements: dredging [just below the railway bridge] near Cambridge, 1869

Background imageBoat Race Collection: Oxford and Cambridge Universities Boat-Race: the start from Putney, 1869. Creator: Unknown

Oxford and Cambridge Universities Boat-Race: the start from Putney, 1869. Creator: Unknown
Oxford and Cambridge Universities Boat-Race: the start from Putney, [south London], 1869

Background imageBoat Race Collection: Exhibition of the Oxford and Cambridge boats at the Crystal Palace, 1869. Creator: Unknown

Exhibition of the Oxford and Cambridge boats at the Crystal Palace, 1869. Creator: Unknown
Exhibition of the Oxford and Cambridge boats at the Crystal Palace, 1869

Background imageBoat Race Collection: Measuring SHAMROCK, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service

Measuring SHAMROCK, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
Measuring SHAMROCK, between c1915 and c1920

Background imageBoat Race Collection: Catamaran race at Madras, 1868. Creator: Unknown

Catamaran race at Madras, 1868. Creator: Unknown
Catamaran race at Madras, [India], 1868. Engraving of a sketch by Lieutenant Allan Kennedy, 21st (Royal North British) Fusiliers, aide-de-camp

Background imageBoat Race Collection: Boathouse at Putney: the Cambridge crew going out for practice, 1868. Creator: C. R

Boathouse at Putney: the Cambridge crew going out for practice, 1868. Creator: C. R
Boathouse at Putney: the Cambridge crew going out for practice, 1868

Background imageBoat Race Collection: Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race, 19th century, (1941). Creator: Unknown

Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race, 19th century, (1941). Creator: Unknown
Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race, 19th century, (1941). The traditional rowing race between teams from Oxford and Cambridge universities was started in 1829

Background imageBoat Race Collection: Spectators on beach for motor boat races, Palm Beach, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service

Spectators on beach for motor boat races, Palm Beach, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Spectators on beach for motor boat races, Palm Beach, 1910

Background imageBoat Race Collection: Crowd on beach for motor boat races, Palm Beach, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service

Crowd on beach for motor boat races, Palm Beach, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Crowd on beach for motor boat races, Palm Beach, 1910

Background imageBoat Race Collection: Motor boats at dock, people on pier, Palm Beach, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service

Motor boats at dock, people on pier, Palm Beach, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Motor boats at dock, people on pier, Palm Beach, 1910

Background imageBoat Race Collection: Naval boat-race in Cork Harbour, 1865. Creator: Smyth

Naval boat-race in Cork Harbour, 1865. Creator: Smyth
Naval boat-race in Cork Harbour, [Ireland], 1865

Background imageBoat Race Collection: Cornell crew, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service

Cornell crew, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Cornell crew, 1912. Shows the Cornell University crew team on the Hudson River, Poughkeepsie Railroad Bridge in the background

Background imageBoat Race Collection: Before boat race, Columbian Naval Review, 1892 (i.e. 1893), 1893 April. Creator: Unknown

Before boat race, Columbian Naval Review, 1892 (i.e. 1893), 1893 April. Creator: Unknown
Before boat race, Columbian Naval Review, 1892 (i.e. 1893), 1893 April. Photo shows boat from navy of Brazil in front and rear; boat at right is probably from navy of France

Background imageBoat Race Collection: Sketches at the Oxford and Cambridge Boat-Race, 1876. Creator: C.R

Sketches at the Oxford and Cambridge Boat-Race, 1876. Creator: C.R
Sketches at the Oxford and Cambridge Boat-Race, 1876. Annual rowing race on the River Thames in London. The Crews Returning; Off Chiswick Eyot; Clearing the Course

Background imageBoat Race Collection: The Universities Boat-Race, the Cambridge Crew: C

The Universities Boat-Race, the Cambridge Crew: C. D. Shafto, Jesus (Stroke), 1876

Background imageBoat Race Collection: The Universities Boat-Race, the Cambridge Crew: 7

The Universities Boat-Race, the Cambridge Crew: 7. H. E. Rhodes, Jesus, 1876

Background imageBoat Race Collection: The Universities Boat-Race, the Cambridge Crew: 6

The Universities Boat-Race, the Cambridge Crew: 6. T. E. Hockin, Jesus, 1876

Background imageBoat Race Collection: The Universities Boat-Race, the Cambridge Crew: 5

The Universities Boat-Race, the Cambridge Crew: 5. L. G. Pike, Caius, 1876

Background imageBoat Race Collection: The Universities Boat-Race, the Cambridge Crew: 4

The Universities Boat-Race, the Cambridge Crew: 4. C. Gurdon, Jesus, 1876

Background imageBoat Race Collection: The Universities Boat-Race, the Cambridge Crew: C

The Universities Boat-Race, the Cambridge Crew: C. L. Davis, Clare (Cox), 1876

Background imageBoat Race Collection: The Prince of Wales in Canada - the Lumberers Regatta, Ottawa... 1860. Creator: Unknown

The Prince of Wales in Canada - the Lumberers Regatta, Ottawa... 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Prince of Wales in Canada - the Lumberers Regatta, Ottawa - from a sketch by our special artist, G. H. Andrews, 1860. The future King Edward VII visits North America

Background imageBoat Race Collection: The Universities Boat-Race, the Cambridge Crew: 3

The Universities Boat-Race, the Cambridge Crew: 3. W. B. Close, First Trinity, 1876

Background imageBoat Race Collection: The Universities Boat-Race, the Cambridge Crew: 2

The Universities Boat-Race, the Cambridge Crew: 2. T. W. Lewis, Caius, 1876

Background imageBoat Race Collection: The Universities Boat-Race, the Cambridge Crew: P

The Universities Boat-Race, the Cambridge Crew: P.W. Brancker, Jesus (Bow), 1876

Background imageBoat Race Collection: The Universities Boat-Race, the Oxford Crew: W

The Universities Boat-Race, the Oxford Crew: W. D. Craven, Worcester (Cox), 1876

Background imageBoat Race Collection: The Universities Boat-Race, the Oxford Crew: T

The Universities Boat-Race, the Oxford Crew: T.C. Edwardes-Moss, Brasenose, (Stroke), 1876

Background imageBoat Race Collection: The Universities Boat-Race, the Oxford Crew: 7

The Universities Boat-Race, the Oxford Crew: 7. H. P. Marriott, Brasenose, 1876

Background imageBoat Race Collection: The Universities Boat-Race, the Oxford Crew: 6

The Universities Boat-Race, the Oxford Crew: 6. H. J. Stayner, St. John's, 1876

Background imageBoat Race Collection: The Universities Boat-Race, the Oxford Crew: 5

The Universities Boat-Race, the Oxford Crew: 5. J. M. Boustead, University, 1876

Background imageBoat Race Collection: The Universities Boat-Race, the Oxford Crew: 4

The Universities Boat-Race, the Oxford Crew: 4. A. M. Mitchison, Pembroke, 1876

Background imageBoat Race Collection: The Universities Boat-Race, the Oxford Crew: 3. F. Hobart, Exeter, 1876. Creator: Unknown

The Universities Boat-Race, the Oxford Crew: 3. F. Hobart, Exeter, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The Universities Boat-Race, the Oxford Crew: 3. F. Hobart, Exeter, 1876

Background imageBoat Race Collection: The Universities Boat-Race, the Oxford Crew: 2

The Universities Boat-Race, the Oxford Crew: 2. F. R. Mercer, Corpus, 1876

Background imageBoat Race Collection: The Universities Boat-Race, the Oxford Crew: H

The Universities Boat-Race, the Oxford Crew: H. M. Courtney, Pembroke (Bow), 1876

Background imageBoat Race Collection: Asakusa Festival (Asakusa matsuri)

Asakusa Festival (Asakusa matsuri), from the illustrated book "Picture Book of Amusements of the East (Ehon Azuma asobi)", Japan, c. 1802

Background imageBoat Race Collection: The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race;Off Chiswick

The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race;Off Chiswick
The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race; Off Chiswick, " Here they come!", 1890

Background imageBoat Race Collection: The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race; Stray Notes, 1890. Creator: Unknown

The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race; Stray Notes, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race; Stray Notes, 1890

Background imageBoat Race Collection: The Biglin Brothers Racing, 1872. Creator: Thomas Eakins

The Biglin Brothers Racing, 1872. Creator: Thomas Eakins
The Biglin Brothers Racing, 1872

Background imageBoat Race Collection: A Boat Race on the River Isis, Oxford, 1822. Creator: John Whessell

A Boat Race on the River Isis, Oxford, 1822. Creator: John Whessell
A Boat Race on the River Isis, Oxford, 1822. after John Thomas Serres

Background imageBoat Race Collection: Reading Regatta, 1844. Creator: Unknown

Reading Regatta, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Reading Regatta, 1844. Boat races on the River Thames in Berkshire. The Reading Challenge Cup was contested by the Britannia, Britannia, jun. and Ariel

Background imageBoat Race Collection: Manchester Regatta - from a sketch by Mr. Hayes, 1844. Creator: Unknown

Manchester Regatta - from a sketch by Mr. Hayes, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Manchester Regatta - from a sketch by Mr. Hayes, 1844. Boat races on the river Irwell

Background imageBoat Race Collection: The Newcastle Boat Race, 1845. Creator: Unknown

The Newcastle Boat Race, 1845. Creator: Unknown
The Newcastle Boat Race, 1845. Rowing race on the River Tyne in Newcastle between between Henry Clasper, of Derwenthaugh, near Newcastle, and William Pocock, of London

Background imageBoat Race Collection: Great Skiff Race, at Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 1844. Creator: Unknown

Great Skiff Race, at Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Great Skiff Race, at Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 1844

Background imageBoat Race Collection: The Boat Race, 1844. Creator: Unknown

The Boat Race, 1844. Creator: Unknown
The Boat Race, 1844. University teams rowing in Oxford....a recent boat race on the Isis, with a view of the famed " city of spires", from a sketch by Mr. Whittock

Background imageBoat Race Collection: Thames Grand Regatta, 1844. Creator: Unknown

Thames Grand Regatta, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Thames Grand Regatta, 1844. Racing on the River Thames at Putney in south-west London

Background imageBoat Race Collection: Thames Regatta, Putney Bridge, 1844. Creator: Unknown

Thames Regatta, Putney Bridge, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Thames Regatta, Putney Bridge, 1844. Racing on the River Thames at Putney in south-west London. From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol I

Background imageBoat Race Collection: Barnes Common - Calling the Carriages, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré

Barnes Common - Calling the Carriages, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Barnes Common-Calling the Carriages, 1872. Men and boys work to assist drivers exit Barnes Common after the Oxford and Cambridge boat race. From, " LONDON

Background imageBoat Race Collection: Putney Bridge - The Return, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré

Putney Bridge - The Return, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Putney Bridge-The Return, 1872. Spectators cheer on the Oxford and Cambridge boatrace at Putney Bridge on the River Thames in West London. From, " LONDON

Background imageBoat Race Collection: The Race, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré

The Race, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
The Race, 1872. Spectators cheer from boats and bridges during a boat race on the River Thames. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co

Background imageBoat Race Collection: The Crews, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré

The Crews, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
The Crews, 1872. Rowing teams on the banks of the River Thames before the race. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co

Background imageBoat Race Collection: The River Bank - Under the Trees, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré

The River Bank - Under the Trees, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
The River Bank-Under the Trees, 1872. Spectators watch the boat race on the riverbank at Chiswick. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co

Background imageBoat Race Collection: Perched in the Trees, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré

Perched in the Trees, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Perched in the Trees, 1872. Men and boys watching a boat race on the River Thames. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co

Background imageBoat Race Collection: The Limes - Mortlake, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré

The Limes - Mortlake, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
The Limes-Mortlake, 1872. Spectators watch a boat race on the Thames from a terrace of Limes House a Grade II listed mansio in Mortlake, Richmond upon Thames. From, " LONDON

Background imageBoat Race Collection: Seconding a Motion or The Party of the Movement, 1833. Creator: John Doyle

Seconding a Motion or The Party of the Movement, 1833. Creator: John Doyle
Seconding a Motion or The Party of the Movement. 1833

Background imageBoat Race Collection: Barnes Bridge, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré

Barnes Bridge, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Barnes Bridge, 1872. Spectators under Grade II listed Barnes Railway Bridge built 1849 by Joseph Locke, during a boat race on the River Thames. From, " LONDON

Background imageBoat Race Collection: Westminster Stairs - Steamers Leaving, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré

Westminster Stairs - Steamers Leaving, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Westminster Stairs-Steamers Leaving. Westminster bridge was designed by Thomas Page and opened on 24 May 1862. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold

Background imageBoat Race Collection: The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race, London, 1923, (1935). Creator: Unknown

The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race, London, 1923, (1935). Creator: Unknown
The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race, London, 1923, (1935). Oxford wins the Boat Race!. Annual rowing competition between Oxford and Cambridge Universities, on the River Thames

Background imageBoat Race Collection: 8-oar shell race between Harvard and Cambridge

8-oar shell race between Harvard and Cambridge. Cambridge, Mass. 1906, 1906. 2 crewmen reading in room

Background imageBoat Race Collection: 8-oar shell race between Harvard and Cambridge

8-oar shell race between Harvard and Cambridge. Cambridge, Mass. 1906. Group portrait with mascot dog

Background imageBoat Race Collection: 8-oar shell race between Harvard and Cambridge

8-oar shell race between Harvard and Cambridge, Cambridge, Mass. 1906, 1906. Crew carrying shell

Background imageBoat Race Collection: 8-oar shell race between Harvard and Cambridge

8-oar shell race between Harvard and Cambridge, Cambridge, Mass. 1906, 1906. Crew carrying shell

Background imageBoat Race Collection: The Cambridge Crew, Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race, 1898. Artist: Hills and Saunders

The Cambridge Crew, Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race, 1898. Artist: Hills and Saunders
The Cambridge Crew, Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race, 1898. From the Illustrated London News, 26 March 1898

Background imageBoat Race Collection: The Oxford Crew, Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race, 1898. Artist: Hills and Saunders

The Oxford Crew, Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race, 1898. Artist: Hills and Saunders
The Oxford Crew, Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race, 1898. From the Illustrated London News, 26 March 1898

Background imageBoat Race Collection: The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race, c1896. Artist: Donald Macbeth

The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race, c1896. Artist: Donald Macbeth
The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Background imageBoat Race Collection: Boat race on the River Thames for the August bank holiday, London, 1925

Boat race on the River Thames for the August bank holiday, London, 1925

Background imageBoat Race Collection: Head of the River for Schools, (rowing race on the Thames, London), after c1925

Head of the River for Schools, (rowing race on the Thames, London), after c1925. The start of a school boat race, with Albert Bridge in the distance

Background imageBoat Race Collection: Watching a Boat-Race, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes

Watching a Boat-Race, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Watching a Boat-Race, 1903. From World Pictures, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Dorothy Menpes. [A. & C. Black, London, 1903]

Background imageBoat Race Collection: Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race, London, 1926-1927

Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race, London, 1926-1927. Oxford just ahead by Hammersmith Bridge. The traditional university rowing race on the River Thames starts at Putney and finishes at Mortlake

Background imageBoat Race Collection: C. U. B. C, 1900. Artist: Sir Leslie Matthew Ward

C. U. B. C, 1900. Artist: Sir Leslie Matthew Ward
C.U.B.C, 1900. Published 29th March 1900. William Dudley Ward (1877-1946), The President Of The Cambridge University Boat Club

Background imageBoat Race Collection: The winning Oxford boat race crew, 1896 (1937)

The winning Oxford boat race crew, 1896 (1937). A print from The Story of Seventy Momentous Years, the Life and Times of King George V, 1865-1936, editor Harold Wheeler, Odhams Press Ltd, London, 1937

Background imageBoat Race Collection: The University Boat Race, March 1912 (1935)

The University Boat Race, March 1912 (1935). Both the Oxford and Cambridge boats sank during the race, swamped by rough waters in the Thames

Background imageBoat Race Collection: Start of the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race, London, 1926-1927

Start of the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race, London, 1926-1927. The traditional university rowing race starts at Putney and finishes at Mortlake. The course is 4 miles and 374 yards (6, 779 m)

Background imageBoat Race Collection: Finish of the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race, London, 1926-1927

Finish of the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race, London, 1926-1927. The traditional university rowing race starts at Putney and finishes at Mortlake. The course is 4 miles and 374 yards (6, 779 m)



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