Plaque

William Kinnear

Inscription

W.D. Kinnear, 1880 - 1974.
Kensington Rowing Club, member 1905 - 1974, President 1964 - 1965 - 1972.
Winner of Diamond Sculls 1910 - 1911, 
Wingfield Sculls 1910 - 1911 - 1912,
London Cup 1910 - 1911.

{Beneath the five Olympic rings:}
Olympic Sculls Stockholm 1912

Site: William Kinnear (1 memorial)

W6, Lower Mall, 14, Auriol Kensington Rowing Club

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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William Kinnear

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William Kinnear

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