black and white photograph
Object Detail
Object Name
photograph
Description
'Oxford and Cambridge Boat 1948'
Black and white framed photograph of the university boat race in 1948, taken at the first mile post. Cambridge won the race by 5 lengths in record time.
The photograph shows two eights, with umpire and press boats following. In the background (on the bank) is Blakes Wharves.
Black and white framed photograph of the university boat race in 1948, taken at the first mile post. Cambridge won the race by 5 lengths in record time.
The photograph shows two eights, with umpire and press boats following. In the background (on the bank) is Blakes Wharves.
Accession No
2005.4.3
Collection
Rowing
Associated Date
1948
Associated Period
20th century
Associated Event
The Boat Race, 1948
Date
1948