Wednesday 28 July, 2021
With Cathy Pütz, Director of the River & Rowing Museum Image credit: © Getty Images About Chris Dodd: Since joining the Guardian newspaper in 1965, Chris Dodd has been a highly influential “international rowing… Read More
Posted in: General, Henley, Rowing
Tagged in: Chris Dodd, GB Rowing, Olympics, Paralympics, Rowing, Rowing history
Friday 02 July, 2021
Follow us on the journey to conserve John Piper’s design for the stained glass window at All Saints Church, Farnborough, commissioned in memory of Sir John Betjeman Why is this artwork important? John Piper… Read More
Posted in: Galleries, General
Tagged in: Amelia Rampton, conservation, John Piper, Sir John Betjeman, stained glass
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
