In 1981 it amalgamated with the Auriol Rowing Club (founded 1896) to form the Auriol Kensington Rowing Club. The club has a strong tradition of turning out good crews both men and women, which regularly attend major regattas, top head races and Henley Royal Regatta and Women's Henley Regatta.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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