Identity area
Reference code
SJCR/SJCS/2/7/7
Unique identifier
GB 1859 SJCR/SJCS/2/7/7
Title
Thames Cup 1949
Date(s)
- 1949-2001 (Creation)
Level of description
Sub-sub-series
Extent and medium
1 file, paper.
Context area
Name of creator
(1947-1949)
Biographical history
Hugh M. Stewart matriculated in 1947. He was the cox of the Lady Margaret crew at Henley Regatta when they beat the Thames Rowing Club in the Thames Club Cup and set a course record. The same year Lady Margaret broke the course record for all events at Henley during a Ladies' plate race. Races features include Fairburn Cup, Henley Royal Regatta and Marlow Regatta, as well as some mixed crew races.
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Content and structure area
Scope and content
A copy of a letter written 7th July 1949 from Hugh Stewart to his parents. The letter recounts the of the LMBCII versus Princeton 150lb crew in the Thames Cup, Henley 1949. Also includes an explanation of the rediscovery of the letter written in 2001.
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Language of material
- English