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 history of camping in Britain
Modern camping is usually thought of as a land-based activity that occurs in campsites or is associated with certain clubs, like the... Read More
Book Launch for Hobbs of Henley: a History [POSTPONED]
[The launch event described below has been postponed because of the coronavirus outbreak. A new date will be arranged in due course]... Read More
Eight decades of Thames history: a tribute to Bill Dunckley (1929-2018)
On 11 January 2019, a large group of people gathered at South Oxfordshire Crematorium to celebrate the life of William Dunckley (1929-2018),... Read More
The history of boating on the Thames
By European standards the river Thames is seemingly insignificant. At only 215 miles (346km) from source to mouth, it is not only... 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