Event    From 1926 

Head of the River Race

Categories: Sport / Games

Rowing race from Mortlake to Putney. Founded by Steve Fairbairn.

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Head of the River Race

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Steve Fairbairn

{Medallion on an obelisk, with a portrait:} Steve Fairbairn, 1862 1938. {Pl...

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London Rowing Club

London Rowing Club

Founded in 1856, for the purpose of winning medals at The Henley Royal Regatta, and is regarded as one of the most exclusive and successful rowing clubs in Britain.

Group, Sport / Games

1 memorial
Heritage Foundation

Heritage Foundation

We believe this group now encompasses Comic Heritage, Musical Heritage, Sports Heritage and Films and Television Heritage. Its aim is to pay tribute to Britain's entertainers and raise funds for go...

Group, Cinema, History, Humour, Music / songs, Sport / Games, Theatre, TV & Radio

63 memorials
William Jonas

William Jonas

Footballer and soldier. Born in Blyth, Northumberland. He started his football career with Jarrow Croft and joined Clapton Orient in June 1912. At the outbreak of WW1 he enlisted with the 17th Midd...

Person, Armed Forces, Sport / Games, France

War dead, WW1
1 memorial
Martina Bergman Ősterberg

Martina Bergman Ősterberg

Pioneer of Physical Education for Women. A Swedish supporter of women's rights who settled in London in 1881. She was appointed Superintendent of Physical Education for London's public schools. Wil...

Person, Education, Gender Issues, Sport / Games, Sweden

1 memorial
Rugby Football Union

Rugby Football Union

Created when delegates from 22 clubs met at the Pall Mall Restaurant and rules were drawn up based on those of Rugby School.

Group, Sport / Games

1 memorial