Home > Europe > United Kingdom > England > London > Events > The Boat Race
Rival crews at the Boat Race
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library
Rival crews at the Boat Race
The Oxford rowing team on the left, names, from left to right, are: Back row--F. A. H. Pitman (bow), A. H. M. Wedderburn (5), E. D. Horsfall (4); front row--A. F. R. Wiggins (6), L. G. Wormald (3), R. C. Bourne (stroke), C. W. B. Littlejohn (7). C. E. Tinne (2); sitting on ground--H. B. Wells (cox.) The Cambridge team on the right, The names, from left to right, are: Back row--C. A. Skinner (cox.), S. E. Swann (stroke), J. H. Goldsmith (5), D. C. Collins (2); front row--H. M. Heyland (3), R. le Blanc Smith (6), R. W. M. Arbuthnot (bow), L. S. Lloyd (7), R. S. Shove (4); sitting on ground--J. Ayliff (spare man) Date: 1912
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 32251640
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Boating Cambridge Competition Outfits Oxford Rowing Sporting
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> London
> Events
> The Boat Race
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> London
> Towns
> Bow
> Mary Evans Prints Online
> New Images July 2023
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the intense rivalry between the Oxford and Cambridge rowing teams during the historic Boat Race of 1912. The Oxford team, depicted on the left, consists of six rowers and a coxswain. In the back row are Frederick A. H. Pitman (bow), Archibald H. M. Wedderburn (5), and Edward D. Horsfall (4). In the front row are Arthur F. R. Wiggins (6), Lionel G. Wormald (3), Robert C. Bourne (stroke), Charles W. B. Littlejohn (7), and Cecil E. Tinne (2). The team's coxswain, Herbert B. Wells, is seated on the ground. The Cambridge team, shown on the right, includes a coxswain, five rowers, and a spare man. In the back row are Charles A. Skinner (cox.), Sidney E. Swann (stroke), John H. Goldsmith (5), and David C. Collins (2). In the front row are Henry M. Heyland (3), Robert le Blanc Smith (6), Robert W. M. Arbuthnot (bow), Leslie S. Lloyd (7), and Richard S. Shove (4). The spare man, John Ayliff, is seated on the ground. The teams' outfits reflect the Edwardian era, with the rowers wearing sleeveless shirts, breeches, and boat shoes, while the coxswains don caps and blazers. The Boat Race, a highly anticipated annual competition between the two universities, dates back to 1829 and continues to be a cherished tradition in British sporting history.
MADE IN AUSTRALIA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
