Phelps, John Henry
Date Born/Est
1805
Date Died/Ceased
1890
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JON HENRY 'HONEST JOHN' PHELPS, professional rower and sculler.
Finishing judge in University Boat Race until 1877, the dead heat. Operated the Fulham ferry between Bishop's Gardens and Putney until the wooden bridge was replaced by a stone one.
Finishing judge in University Boat Race until 1877, the dead heat. Operated the Fulham ferry between Bishop's Gardens and Putney until the wooden bridge was replaced by a stone one.
