Friday 12 March, 2021
(Image credit: Richard Dennis) My father, who’d previously rowed, suggested I join the then recently formed women’s squad at Derby Rowing Club. After two sessions in the club ‘gig’, the equivalent of a park… Read More
Posted in: General, Henley, Rowing
Tagged in: International Women's Day, Women in rowing
Thursday 17 December, 2020
By Chris Dodd, Hear the Boat Sing The Great Collector Tom Weil retires from the board of the River & Rowing Museum today. Chris Dodd sings his praise. If you are interested in rowing… Read More
Posted in: Exhibitions, Galleries, General, Henley, Rowing
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Wednesday 16 December, 2020
By BookTrust: Elmer and Mr Benn creator David McKee wins BookTrust’s Lifetime Achievement Award The creator of Elmer, Mr Benn and Not Now, Bernard has been recognised for his incredible body of work. David… Read More
Posted in: Exhibitions, Families, General
Tagged in: 7 Stories, Andersen Press, Art, BookTrust, David McKee, Elmer, Illustrations, Mr Benn
Thursday 08 October, 2020
“So superior an artist”: Anne Seymour Damer Here at the River & Rowing Museum, we’re passionate about shining a spotlight on talented female artists who have been inspired by the core themes in our… Read More
Posted in: Galleries, General, Henley
Tagged in: Art, Female artist, Henley, history
Tuesday 22 September, 2020
By The Henley Mermaids Gertrude Hermes, whose exquisitely detailed wood engravings and linocuts from The Ashmolean are currently in their final weeks on display at the River and Rowing Museum in Henley on Thames… Read More
Posted in: Exhibitions, Galleries, General, Henley
Tagged in: Gertrude Hermes, Outdoor swimming, Printmaking, River Thames
