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Poster Print : The Boat Race, Cambridge v Oxford. 1956. The race was held from the starting
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The Boat Race, Cambridge v Oxford. 1956. The race was held from the starting
The Boat Race, Cambridge v Oxford. 1956.
The race was held from the starting point at Putney Bridge on The River Thames in London, to the finish line at Chiswick Bridge in the Mortlake area of West London. The Boat Race course, known as the Championship Course is 4 miles, 374 yards or 6.8 km long.
The 102nd Boat Race took place on 24 March 1956. Held annually, the Boat Race is a side-by-side rowing race between crews from the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge along the River Thames. In a race umpired by former rower Kenneth Payne, Cambridge won by one-and-a-quarter lengths in a time of 18 minutes 36 seconds, the fourth-quickest time in the history of the event. The victory took the overall record to 56-45 in their favour.
Picture taken 24th March 1956
Kemsely
Kemsley
Mirrorpix
London
Greater London
England
B/W Print
Media ID 21831409
© Mirrorpix
1956 Boat Race Brewery Cabmridge Cambridge Crew Inner Boroughs Inner London Oarlock Oars Oxford Oxford And Cambridge Boat Race Oxford V Cambridge Race River River Thames Rowing Team Tradition University Boat Race Waves Watneys
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our vintage Boat Race poster print from Media Storehouse. This iconic image captures the excitement of the 1956 Cambridge vs Oxford Boat Race, held along the historic River Thames in London, starting from Putney Bridge. Relive the classic moment from this renowned annual tradition with this beautifully printed and authentic poster from Memory Lane Prints.
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Estimated Product Size is 30.3cm x 21.6cm (11.9" x 8.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print captures the intensity and excitement of "The Boat Race, Cambridge v Oxford" in 1956. The historic race took place along the iconic River Thames, stretching from Putney Bridge to Chiswick Bridge. As one of the most prestigious rowing events in the world, this side-by-side battle between two esteemed universities is a true testament to tradition and sportsmanship. In this particular race, umpired by former rower Kenneth Payne, Cambridge emerged victorious with a remarkable lead of one-and-a-quarter lengths. Their impressive time of 18 minutes and 36 seconds secured their fourth-quickest finish in the history of this renowned event. With this win, Cambridge extended their overall record against Oxford to 56-45. The image itself showcases the determination etched on each athlete's face as they powerfully propel their boats forward through the water. The synchronized motion of oars slicing through waves creates an awe-inspiring spectacle that captivates spectators lining both sides of the riverbank. As we delve into this nostalgic moment frozen in time by Kemsely's lens on March 24th, 1956, we are reminded not only of fierce competition but also camaraderie among teammates united under university pride. This photograph serves as a reminder that some traditions withstand the test of time and continue to inspire generations with its unwavering spirit and dedication to excellence in sport.
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