Group    From 1856 

London Rowing Club

Categories: Sport / Games

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.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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London Rowing Club

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Steve Fairbairn

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World Cup

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Captain Hugh Ince Webb-Bowen

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Ledley King

Ledley King

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