Object Detail


Object Name
newspaper
Description
The Morning Post, and Daily Advertiser. Thursday 12th August 1786.

Includes an article on the second page about the introduction of The Vauxhall Boat Race. Seven pairs rowed from Blackfriars Bridge to Vauxhall Stairs. William Small and William Dodsley won first prize, William Huntley and Daniel Morton come second, and J Constable and Alexander Ogilby came third.
Accession No
1997.102.38
Collection
Rowing
Associated Date
12 Aug 1786
Associated Period
18th century
Associated Event
Vauxhall Boat Race
Date
1786

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