Did beer make you strong? Rowing and the emergence of early sport science
Over the centuries athletes have used a variety of different substances to try to gain a competitive edge, from classical wrestlers who... Read More
The cockneys are coming! ‘Arry and the arrival of Londoners on the Thames in the late Victorian period
You are moneyed, sometimes, and well-tailored; but come you from Oxford or Bow, You’re a flaring offence when you lounge, and a... Read More
Interview with Peter Herbert (Thames talk 9)
Interview with Peter Herbert, 4 May 2019 (This is one of the ‘Thames talk’ interviews with those working on the river from... Read More
Out now: ‘Hobbs of Henley: a History’
[See below for details of suppliers] DESCRIPTION Hobbs of Henley is not only one of the best-known businesses in Henley-on-Thames, it also... Read More
The history of racing boat building
The famous boat race between the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge receives a huge amount of attention, but the eights that the... Read More