Rowing Collection (page 3)

Oxford boats K991458
RIVER CHERWELL, Oxford, Oxfordshire. Rowing boats moored at Magdalen Bridge

Steve Redgrave, British Olympic rower with his wife Anne and daughter Natalie at their family home - 19/02/1994

The Boat Race, Cambridge v Oxford. 1957. Pictured at the start of the race at Putney Bridge. The race was held from the starting point at Putney Bridge on The River Thames in London

Brixham Harbour and town, Devon, c. 1930s
Two couples are enjoying the sights and sounds of a busy Brixham Harbour. One lady sunbathes, whilst her partner paints the view. The town on Brixham can be seen in the background

Green Waters, Henry Scott Tuke (1858-1929)
Oil on canvas, Newlyn School, late 19th / early 20th century. A man sculling in a small boat. Henry Scott Tuke was born into a Quaker family in Lawrence Street, York

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

Deptford Creek
A view of Deptford Creek, south east London

Beirut, Lebanon - The Grand Oriental Hotel. Date: circa 1904

Boyne Viaduct, Drogheda - a view down the Boyne quay and river to the viaduct in the distance. There are men and a sailing boat and a rowing boat

The Beach, Shanklin, Isle of Wight
The Beach, Shanklin, near Sandown, Isle of Wight, England. Showing Bathing Huts & Rowing Boats Date: 1910s

Advert for Terrys exerciser for men 1939
Christmas gift ideas from Herbert Terry exercisers, including steelstrand expander, golfer pocket wrist exerciser, spring grip dumbbells

View from Looe Bridge across the river estuary, showing part of the Liskeard to Looe branch railway line
Small craft moored in the river; loaded trucks on the railway line across the river. Photographer: Surgeon Captain John Campbell

Inner harbour, Mevagissey, Cornwall. 5th June 1909
The northern side of the inner harbour with boats at anchor. Some of those that can be identified including FY4 Ella, FY262, FY560, FY67, FY191, FY129, FY91, FY375, FY194, FY181, FY759, FY98, FY37

Blonde Bikini Model
Female model in a bikini in a rowing boat, her arms behind her head in a relaxed pose. Date: 1960s

Man rowing his little rowing boat at sunrise on Inle Lake, Shan States, Myanmar, Asia

Kayaking on the Zambezi River, Batoka Gorge, Victoria Falls, border of Zambia / Zimbabwe
Kayaking on the Zambezi River, Batoka Gorge, Victoria Falls, border of Zambia/Zimbabwe

Pioneer flatboat on the Ohio River, c. 1845 (engraving)
PNP248814 Pioneer flatboat on the Ohio River, c.1845 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Looe Bridge, Cornwall, c. 1930
A GWR publicity view of Looe Bridge in Cornwall, c.1930. This is the 1853 stone bridge which connects the western and eastern sides of the coastal town of Looe

Campbeltown, Argyll and Bute, Scotland
1904

Inner Harbour, Polperro, Cornwall. Date: circa 1960s

Napoli and the Bay of Naples - View toward Mount Vesuvius and Villa (Palazzo) Donna anna (left) Date: circa 1903

The gig Thomas outside the Commercial Hotel, Central Square, Newquay, Cornwall. Around 1860-1866
A view of the gig Thomas and crew of 7 in front of the Commercial Hotel, later known as the Central Inn, Newquay. The landlord of the hotel between 1860 and 1866 was a man named Thomas

Bridge in Burghley Park, Stamford, England Victorian Engraving, Circa 1840
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraving of Bridge in Burghley Park, Stamford, England Victorian Engraving, Circa 1840 from Our Own Country, Great Britain, Descriptive, Historical

Scene with lobster pots at Beesands, Start Bay, Devon
Scene with lobster pots and rowing boats at Beesands, Start Bay, Devon. circa 1970s

Bride and groom in a gondola, Malpas, Cornwall
Bride and groom in a gondola, near the village of Malpas, on the Truro River, Cornwall -- they were on their way from the church to the reception. Date: circa 1960s

Bonnie Prince Charlie (Charles Edward Stuart, the Young Pretender) is helped to escape by boat from Scotland. 1746

Amanzimtoti River, Natal Province, South Africa
Amanzimtoti (Manzimtoti) River, Natal Province, South Africa. Date: circa 1925

Jolly Bathing girl on the beach at Giulianova, Italy
A jolly bathing girl standing atop a lightweight oared catamaran on the beach at Giulianova, a coastal town and commune in the province of Teramo of central Italy. Date: circa late 1930s

The Esplanade, Holywood - a large group of people watch rowing boats and yachts in the Lough from the edge of the esplanade. The view is up to the Kinnegar Hotel and there are people on the road

East Ferry, Queenstown (Cobh), Co. Cork - a view of three men in a rowing boat at a crossing point. (Location: Republic of Ireland; County Cork; Cobh). Date: circa early 1900s

At Maghery Ferry, Lough Neagh - a view of two women in a rowing boat at a ferry crossing. (Location: Northern Ireland; County Antrim; Maghery). Date: circa early 1900s

Havelock Place, Warrenpoint - a view from the beach with beached rowing boats and people in the foreground and buildings to the background. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Down: Warrenpoint)

Scottish Types - Leistering Salmon, Clan MacGregor. 19th century

Whaling
An engraving of men in small row boats surrounding a whale a spearing it with harpoons, circa 1820. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Men In Boat
circa 1900: A group of men wearing bowler hats and playing instruments in a rowing boat. An English concertina on the left and a button accordion on the right

Looe, Cornwall. 1904
General view of the river and quays from East Looe towards West Looe Quay Road. A man sits on a bollard admiring the view. In the foreground a rowing boat called Florrie is tied up

The Harbour, St Ives, Cornwall. 1911
In the foreground two boys are standing and talking with the harbour behind them. In the middle of the picture, with the pale coloured roof, is the Sloop Inn. Photographer: Herbert Hughes

The Nairobi skyline from Uhuru Park where city residents enjoy rowing boats on a small artificial lake. The clock tower of Kenyas Parliament can be seen in the background

Cambridge Crew, The Boat Race, outdoor sporting portrait of 9, with 4 seated, in caps and blazers. Captioned with names, Ws Adie, H A Game, F C Stewart, T J G Duncanson, D A Wauchope (stroke)

Oxford Crew, The Boat Race, outdoor sporting portrait of 9, with 4 seated, in caps and blazers. Captioned with names, C D Burnell, C K Philips, W B Stewart, T H E Stretch, W E Crum, M C Pilkington

A Mediterranean Port, 1892 (w/c on paper)
GLS314118 A Mediterranean Port, 1892 (w/c on paper) by Melville, Arthur (1855-1904); Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove, Glasgow, Scotland; © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection

An Eskimo muskrat hunter paddling through the marsh, Kotzebue, Alaska, c. 1929 (b/w photo)
7315335 An Eskimo muskrat hunter paddling through the marsh, Kotzebue, Alaska, c.1929 (b/w photo) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; Private Collection; (add.info)

Rowing eight PLA01_03_1312
Hammersmith Bridge, Hammersmith and Fulham, Greater London. Rowers competing in the 2011 Women's Eights Head of the River Race

Westminster Bridge, London, taken from Mr Scheves Sugar House, opposite to York House (engraving)
603126 Westminster Bridge, London, taken from Mr Scheves Sugar House, opposite to York House (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Westminster Bridge, London)

London River - The Limehouse Barge-Builders, 1877 (oil on canvas)
TW427976 London River - The Limehouse Barge-Builders, 1877 (oil on canvas) by Hemy, Charles Napier (1841-1917); 91.5x137 cm; South Shields Museum & Art Gallery, South Shields

Rowing Match at Richmond, Surrey, (Birthday of the Duke of Clarence) (w / c on paper)
474050 Rowing Match at Richmond, Surrey, (Birthday of the Duke of Clarence) (w/c on paper) by Cleveley, Robert (1747-1809); 52.9x36.2 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

The Boating Party, 1893 / 1894. Creator: Mary Cassatt
The Boating Party, 1893/1894

A Rowing Match at Richmond, 1793, (1942). Creator: Robert Clevely
A Rowing Match at Richmond, 1793, (1942). Part of the Celebrations for the Duke of Clarences Birthday. Boats on the River Thames at Richmond, (now part of Greater London)

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"Rowing: A Timeless Pursuit of Strength, Skill, and Serenity" Immerse yourself in the world of rowing, a sport that has captivated hearts for centuries. From the whimsical illustrations of William Heath Robinson's "Ultra-Marine" to the picturesque boathouses lining the River Thames in Henley-on-Thames, England, rowing is an art form that combines athleticism with natural beauty. Step into a rowing boat eight and feel the power as each member of the crew team synchronizes their strokes. The grace and determination displayed by legendary figures like Grace Darling, who fearlessly rowed alongside her father to save lives at sea, exemplify the indomitable spirit of this sport. Travel back in time to 1913 and witness Cambridge's rowing team poised on a riverbank before embarking on an epic race. Their camaraderie and dedication are palpable through Arild Rosenkrantz's evocative photograph. But rowing isn't confined to rivers alone; it extends its reach even to quaint fishing villages like Beesands in Devon. Amidst scenes of fishermen casting their nets against a backdrop of tranquil waters, one can almost hear the rhythmic sound of oars slicing through waves. Cross over Maidenhead bridge towards Skindles hotel and discover how rowers find solace amidst breathtaking landscapes. Ambleside offers another enchanting setting for those seeking tranquility while gliding across shimmering lakes in elegant boats. As we delve deeper into history, we encounter iconic moments such as George Washington crossing Delaware during America's War of Independence. This chromolithograph immortalizes his courageous journey—a testament to how pivotal role-rowers played throughout history. Whether you're drawn by its artistic allure or inspired by tales from yesteryears' races like Oxford versus Cambridge Boat Race in 1873—rowing remains an enduring symbol of strength united with teamwork.