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Background imageRowing Collection: A general view of Wargrave Regatta on the River Thames in Wargrave in Berkshire

A general view of Wargrave Regatta on the River Thames in Wargrave in Berkshire, relaxing in long rowing boats. Date: 1901

Background imageRowing Collection: The Capture of Gibraltar by Anglo-Dutch forces, 1 to 4 August 1704

The Capture of Gibraltar by Anglo-Dutch forces, 1 to 4 August 1704, part of the War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714). Date: 1704

Background imageRowing Collection: Irish Jacobite troops leaving Limerick for France, also known as the Flight of the Wild

Irish Jacobite troops leaving Limerick for France, also known as the Flight of the Wild Geese, following the Treaty of Limerick, 3 October 1691

Background imageRowing Collection: The English fleet before Cadiz, Spain, 30 June 1596, prior to an attack on the harbour

The English fleet before Cadiz, Spain, 30 June 1596, prior to an attack on the harbour, followed by the storming and capture of Cadiz, part of the Anglo-Spanish War (1585-1604). Date: 1596

Background imageRowing Collection: Passage of the Douro (Second Battle of Porto, Battle of the Douro, Crossing of the Douro)

Passage of the Douro (Second Battle of Porto, Battle of the Douro, Crossing of the Douro), Porto, Portugal, 12 May 1809, fought by Great Britain and Portugal against the French Empire

Background imageRowing Collection: Lieutenant Edward Nicolls boarding a French privateer cutter, the Albion

Lieutenant Edward Nicolls boarding a French privateer cutter, the Albion, off Monte Cristi, Santo Domingo, West Indies, 5 November 1803. Date: 1803

Background imageRowing Collection: Battle of the Nile (Battle of Aboukir Bay), Egypt, a naval battle between the British

Battle of the Nile (Battle of Aboukir Bay), Egypt, a naval battle between the British (led by Nelson) and the French, 1-3 August 1798

Background imageRowing Collection: Embarcation of King George IV at Greenwich

Embarcation of King George IV at Greenwich
The embarcation of King George IV on board the Royal George Yacht off Greenwich, SE London, to visit his Scottish dominions, 10 August 1822 Date: 1822

Background imageRowing Collection: London University Womens Rowing Eight Team

London University Womens Rowing Eight Team by the River Thames, 21 January 1956 Date: 1956

Background imageRowing Collection: Advert, Barclays Lager - Its thirsty work

Advert, Barclays Lager - Its thirsty work
Advert for Barclays Lager - Its thirsty work! Date: 1926

Background imageRowing Collection: Comic postcard, Children in a rowing boat on the sea Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Children in a rowing boat on the sea Date: 20th century

Background imageRowing Collection: Coracles - The River Dee

Coracles - The River Dee Date: 1889

Background imageRowing Collection: Prince James Francis Edward Stuart leaving Scotland

Prince James Francis Edward Stuart leaving Scotland
Chevalier St George - Prince James Francis Edward Stuart, The Old Pretender - leaving Scotland for France Date: 1716

Background imageRowing Collection: French enemy ships stranded off the Point of Grao (or Grau, the port of Valencia, Spain)

French enemy ships stranded off the Point of Grao (or Grau, the port of Valencia, Spain), during the Peninsular War (1807-1814). Date: 1811-1812

Background imageRowing Collection: Bombardment of Sveaborg, 9 August 1855, Crimean War Date: 1855

Bombardment of Sveaborg, 9 August 1855, Crimean War Date: 1855

Background imageRowing Collection: Bombardment of Odessa, Crimean War, 22 April 1854. Date: 1854

Bombardment of Odessa, Crimean War, 22 April 1854. Date: 1854

Background imageRowing Collection: Comic postcard, Sea sickness in a rowing boat Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Sea sickness in a rowing boat Date: 20th century

Background imageRowing Collection: Comic postcard, Couple in a rowing boat on the sea

Comic postcard, Couple in a rowing boat on the sea Date: 20th century

Background imageRowing Collection: Comic postcard, Conversation in a rowing boat

Comic postcard, Conversation in a rowing boat Date: 20th century

Background imageRowing Collection: Comic postcard, Plump woman in a rowing boat Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Plump woman in a rowing boat Date: 20th century

Background imageRowing Collection: Comic postcard, Sea sickness in a rowing boat

Comic postcard, Sea sickness in a rowing boat Date: 20th century

Background imageRowing Collection: Comic postcard, Boating at the seaside - This is better than fishing Date

Comic postcard, Boating at the seaside - This is better than fishing Date: 20th century

Background imageRowing Collection: Australia - Sydney area. Captioned Mussmans Bay

Australia - Sydney area. Captioned Mussmans Bay
c.1900 vintage photograph: Australia - Sydney arrea. Captioned Mussmans Bay, presumably Mosman Bay, paddle steamer, rowing boats for hire

Background imageRowing Collection: Rowing boats, sampans at Weihaiwei, Weihai, China

Rowing boats, sampans at Weihaiwei, Weihai, China
Vintage c.1920s photograph: rowing boats, sampans at Weihaiwei, Weihai, China

Background imageRowing Collection: Shadows of a Great City by Joseph Jefferson and L R Sherwell

Shadows of a Great City by Joseph Jefferson and L R Sherwell. First produced in England, at the Princesss Theatre, 14 July 1887

Background imageRowing Collection: Sailor in rowing boat, Dieppe, France

Sailor in rowing boat, Dieppe, France
A sailor pulls on the oars of a rowing boat at Dieppe, France. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageRowing Collection: Barges on Londons River Thames at Woolwich

Barges on Londons River Thames at Woolwich
Barges working on the River Thames at Woolwich, SE London. Date: 1930s

Background imageRowing Collection: Blumeshof-Saatwinkel - Boating lake and waterfront Restaurant (Carl Martens Restaurant

Blumeshof-Saatwinkel - Boating lake and waterfront Restaurant (Carl Martens Restaurant) Berlin, Germany. Date: circa 1900

Background imageRowing Collection: Comic postcard, Boating at the seaside

Comic postcard, Boating at the seaside - better than fishing Date: 20th century

Background imageRowing Collection: The Bosphorus, Istanbul, Turkey - Buyukdere

The Bosphorus, Istanbul, Turkey - Buyukdere
circa 1910s

Background imageRowing Collection: c. 1900 - boating party along the Thames

c. 1900 - boating party along the Thames
c.1900 - boating party along the Thames

Background imageRowing Collection: Young women in a rowing boat, studio scene tableau

Young women in a rowing boat, studio scene tableau. Vintage 19th century photograph

Background imageRowing Collection: Anthropomorphic cats

Anthropomorphic cats
A Weak End. A humorous scene depicting three pussies in a rowing boat on a choppy sea, one of whom feels very seasick. Artist: William Henry Ellam Date: 1914

Background imageRowing Collection: Gentleman assists a lady to board a small rowing boat

Gentleman assists a lady to board a small rowing boat
Chivalry - A Gentleman assists a lady in boarding a small rowing boat - 1900s America. Date: circa 1900s

Background imageRowing Collection: Children playing in rowing boat on beach at Gorleston-on-Sea

Children playing in rowing boat on beach at Gorleston-on-Sea
Seven young children playing in a rowing boat on the beach at Gorleston-on-Sea. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageRowing Collection: Boats in Brixham Harbour, Devon

Boats in Brixham Harbour, Devon
A jumble of rowing boats and fishing boats in Brixham Harbour, Devon. Date: 1956

Background imageRowing Collection: Cartoon, The Winning Stroke (Disraeli)

Cartoon, The Winning Stroke (Disraeli)
Cartoon, The Winning Stroke -- a satirical comment on the Conservative Partys success in the recent General Election, depicting Benjamin Disraeli as a rower who believes that he has benefited

Background imageRowing Collection: Victorian scrap, Robinson Crusoe leaves the island

Victorian scrap, Robinson Crusoe leaves the island with Man Friday

Background imageRowing Collection: Cartoon, The Coming Struggle (Disraeli versus Gladstone)

Cartoon, The Coming Struggle (Disraeli versus Gladstone)
Cartoon, The Coming Struggle -- using the Boat Race as an analogy for politics, Disraeli and Gladstone are depicted as rowers in competing boats

Background imageRowing Collection: Native American village with totem poles, Alaska

Native American village with totem poles, Alaska
Native American Indian village with totem poles in Alaska. 1908

Background imageRowing Collection: Native American canoe travel, NW Canada

Native American canoe travel, NW Canada
Native American canoe travel in north west Canada. 1908

Background imageRowing Collection: Gosport from the Point, Portsmouth

Gosport from the Point, Portsmouth, Hampshire. 1860

Background imageRowing Collection: When Johnny Comes Home Again by F. Cayley Robinson

When Johnny Comes Home Again by F. Cayley Robinson
Atmospheric scene showing a ship returning home at night. A solitary woman stands on the beach holding a lantern to guide the boats return. Date: 1923

Background imageRowing Collection: Ancient Greek ships - Galleys

Ancient Greek ships - Galleys. Date: BCE

Background imageRowing Collection: Little Women - Jo and Laurie boating on the river

Little Women - Jo and Laurie boating on the river
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott - Jo and Laurie boating on the river during the summer holidays. 1880

Background imageRowing Collection: King James IIs flight from Ireland after his defeat

King James IIs flight from Ireland after his defeat by William of Orange at the Battle of the Boyne. Date: 1690

Background imageRowing Collection: The Most Brilliant Fourth of June at Eton, 1911

The Most Brilliant Fourth of June at Eton, 1911
Double page spread from The Sphere reporting on the traditional Fourth of June celebrations at Eton College where parents and siblings assemble at the school for speeches, food

Background imageRowing Collection: Nuneham Courtenay, near Oxford, Oxfordshire

Nuneham Courtenay, near Oxford, Oxfordshire, on the left bank of the River Thames. Date: circa 1845



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