Henley Collection

Henley Regatta
A stylised illustration of a view at Henley Regatta, started in 1839 by a local solicitor and one of the highlights of the summer social calendar being the most famous rowing event of the year

Threshing Wheat
Men threshing wheat at a farm near Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England, using a Surrells patent compound steam traction engine (mounted on springs)

Henley Regatta 1955
The final of the Ladies Challenge Plate. The Queens College Cambridge eight defeat their opponents from Lady Margaret College, Cambridge

Royal visit to Henley Regatta by State Barge
King George V, Queen Mary and Princess Mary attending the Henley Regatta in the Royal Barge. The barge was built in 1689 by William III for his Consort, Queen Mary

Swans in a punt at Henley
A punt load of swans, and two cygnets, about to be transported higher up the River Thames for their safety, in preparation for the annual Henley Regatta in early July

Cambridge Boat Crew 1930
The Cambridge boat crew on their first outing on the River Thames at Henley, Surrey, England. They won the Oxford vs Cambridge boat race that year (1930)! Date: 1930

Victory steam engine on the Henley-on-Thames Bridge
The story is that the steam engine is off to join the troops in the Boer War Date: early 1900s

Group watching the Henley Regatta from boat, July 1958
A group of people including; Mr Alan Adams, Mr Robin Gibbs, Mr Tony Gibbs, Miss Rachel Chandler and Mr Denis Adams, watching the racing on the last day of the Henley Royal Regatta from a cabin

Henley-On-Thames 1966
The town centre at Henley-on- Thames, Oxfordshire, England

Henley Regatta 1903
By the river during the Henley Regatta. Date: 1903

Two men on a punt, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
Two men on a punt at Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England. circa 1970

No. 1 Henley Crescent, Bramley, Yorkshire
No. 1 Henley Crescent, Bramley, Leeds, Yorkshire, England. Date: 1910s

Henley-on-Thames Regatta
Hiring out river craft along Thameside during the royal regatta. early 1900s Date: early 1900s

Henley Regatta 1966
A crew getting into their boat on the River Thames for the Henley Regatta, Henley- upon-Thames, Surrey, England. Date: 1966

The End of the Henley Regatta, 1893
Engraving showing the melee of punts taking place at the end of the Henley Regatta, on the River Thames, 1893. Henley Regatta was part of the British social scene

Paddington Platforms 2
View of the platforms, on what must surely be an exceptionally busy day - perhaps an excursion train to Henley Regatta Date: circa 1905

Party of people picnicking at Henley Regatta
A party of people picnicking at the Henley Royal Regatta, an annual rowing event held on the River Thames near the town of Henley-on-Thames, South Oxfordshire. Date: July 1888

Swans, Windsor Bridge, Henley
Mute swans feed from a pontoon near the Windsor Bridge across the River Thames, Henley, Berkshire, UK. First published The Sunday Times Date: 1989

Hart Street, Henley-on-Thames
Busy street scene looking down Hart Street toward St. Marys Church, Henley-on-Thames. Taken during the regatta in the early 1900 s. Date: early 1900s

Life on a barge, Henley-on-Thames - early 1900s Date: early 1900s

Military parade Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire celebrating the coronation of George V in 1911. Date: 1911

Swans in Transit
Swans in a boat, being transported from the River Thames to safer waters, during Henley Regatta time. Date: 1960s

Cottage Near Midhurst
Grannys Cottage, Henley Common, near Midhurst, Sussex with Granny outside

William Ernest Henley / Vf
WILLIAM ERNEST HENLEY English man of letters, editor of the Magazine of Art and other journals

Henley Regatta, Victorian period

Regatta Island, River Thames, Henley

Henley-on-Thames Regatta early 1900s

Henley on Thames Regatta early 1900s

Houseboats, Henley on Thames

Henley on Thames Houseboats early 1900s

Bell Street, Henley on Thames

Henley on Thames Bell Street early 1900s

Market Place, Henley on Thames, Victorian period

Henley Upon Thames Victorian period

Henley Upon Thames Market Place Victorian period

Henley-on-Thames from the Bridge Victorian period

River Thames, Henley on Thames, Victorian period

River Thames at Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Henley Royal Regatta, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Henley near Midhurst, South Downs, Sussex - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Preparations for race day for both sides. Oxford and Cambridge trained at Henley and Goring before they went head to head. Date: 1925

Regatta scenes, Australia
Scenes from the Henley-on-Yarra Regatta in Melbourne. Smartly dressed men and women watching the race. The total attendance was estimated to exceed 100, 000

Caricature illustration of scenes at Henley by H M Bateman
Caricature illustration of scenes of the boat race at Henley by H M Bateman, captioned by the artist, The Diamonds, The Goblets, The Grand, Mascots, Sorry! The Finish, The Aftermath'

Advert for Whitbread's Pale Ale
An advert for Whitbread's Pale Ale, featuring rowers and referencing the Henley Regatta, which would have been held in the week this issue was published

Shakespeare's Birthplace - Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire
Shakespeare's Birthplace - a restored 16th-century half-timbered house situated in Henley Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England

Henley Regatta 1909
Watching the finish of a close race

The Regatta Course, Henley on Thames, River Thames
19th century vintage photograph: The Regatta Course, Henley on Thames, River Thames, England

Boats on the river Thames at Henley, regatta
Vintage 19th century photograph: Boats on the river Thames at Henley, regatta

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