https://rowingstory.com/2017/08/28/thames-skiffing-both-decades-ahead-and-behind-rowing/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/p1017147.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/p1017145.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/p1017136.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/p1017135.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/penny-chuter-and-sal-hassan.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA2025-12-14T14:06:33+00:00monthlyhttps://rowingstory.com/people/vikki-filsell/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/1988-fours-hd-thames-burway-ulwbc-2nd.jpg1988 Fours Hd-Thames-Burway-ULWBC-2ndHead of the River Fours 1988. From left: Vikki Filsell, Sue Key, Katie Brownlow, Jo Toch. (Photo: Sue Key's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/img_5992-e1564140242177.jpgPhoto: Sue Key's personal collection2025-11-19T08:01:56+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/stuff/gb-womens-rowing-firsts/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/firsts.jpgFirsts1954, 1962, 1981 and 1985 medals2025-11-11T20:33:38+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/year-by-year/1992-olympic-games-and-world-championships/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/1992-games-team-varese-prep-camp-e1582039839117.jpg1992 Games team Varese prep campThe GB women's rowing team at the end of the Varese camp. (Photo: Dorothy Roberts' personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/1992-lucerne-1992.jpg1992 Lucerne 1992John briefing the eight in Lucerne. (Photo: Dorothy Roberts' personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/1992-trashed-boats-koln-1992-e1582039294289.jpg1992 Trashed boats Koln 1992Disaster. (Photo: Dorothy Robert' persoal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/1992-banyoles-camp-april-1992.jpg1992 Banyoles camp April 1992Quite a few unhappy faces at the end of the camp. (Photo: Dorothy Roberts' personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/img374.jpgRule Britannia: our lightweights rule the waves! (Photo: Claire Rimmer's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/rimg6076.jpgThe four training in Varese but with Astrid Huelin subbing for Aggie at bow. (Photo: Suzanne Kirk's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/1992-nat-champs-lt-2x.jpg1992 Nat Champs Lt 2xPhoto © John Shore.https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/rimg5803.jpgRIMG5803This is what 0.13 seconds looks like. GB is at the bottom of the picture. (Photo: Annabel Eyres' personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/w1x-4-e1549221681465.jpgW1x 4Tish after racing. (Photo © Maggie Phillips.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/w8-2-e1549221564677.jpgW8 2The women's eight was the only GB women's crew not to have the new big blades. (Photo © Maggie Phillips.)2025-09-23T12:29:44+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/year-by-year/1994-world-rowing-championships/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/img400.jpgTricky water for Guin on training camp in Talahasse. (Photo: Guin Batten's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/img392.jpgAt Lucerne (nearest the camera in Thames RC kit). (Photo: Guin Batten's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/img598.jpgGuin Batten (nearest camera) and Fiona Freckleton on the start of their heat of the Women's Sculls at Henley. (Photo: Guin Batten's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/1994-winnerswithcoach-cropped-e1559136271591.jpg1994-winnerswithcoach-croppedhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/1994-winnerswithcoaches.jpg1994-winnerswithcoachWith coach Bill Mason. (Photo: Annamarie Phelps' personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/1994-winners4.jpg1994-winners4From left: Wilma, Tonia, Jane and Annamarie. (Photo: ANnamarie Phelps' personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/1994-wehorr-thames-winners.jpg1994-WEHORR-Thames-winnersThames I. (Photo: Annamarie Phelps' personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/1994-hongkong.jpg1994-HongKongAnnamarie with Hong Kong sculler Ho Fay and the hammer she won at the Crash-B Indoor Rowing Championships. (Photo: ANnamarie's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/1994-trisha-varese.jpg1994-Trisha-VareseTrisha training in typically idyllic conditions in Varese. (Photo: Trisha Corless's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1994-cg-4x-e1548756886379.jpg1994 cg 4xThe England quad in Canada. (Photo: Janet Vickers' personal collection.)2025-09-23T11:42:27+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/2005-world-rowing-championships/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/00056046.jpg2005 FISA World Cup, Eton, ENGLAND2005 FISA World Cup, Dorney Lake, Eton, ENGLAND, 28.05.05. GBR W4X Bow Rebecca Romero, Sarah Winckless, Frances Houghton and kath Grainger, winning the final and medal presentation. Photo Peter Spurrier. email images@intersport-imageshttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2005-gb-w4x-dorney-world-cup-i-2000px-peter-spurrier.jpg2005 GB W4x Dorney World Cup I 2000px Peter Spurrier2005 FISA World Cup, Dorney Lake, Eton, ENGLAND, 28.05.05. GBR W4X Bow Rebecca Romero, Sarah Winckless, Frances Houghton and kath Grainger, winning the final and medal presentation. Photo Peter Spurrier. email images@intersport-images 2005 FISA World Cup, Eton, ENGLANDhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/00056057.jpg2005 FISA World Cup, Eton, ENGLAND2005 FISA World Cup, Dorney Lake, Eton, ENGLAND, 28.05.05. GBR W4X Bow Rebecca Romero, Sarah Winckless, Frances Houghton and kath Grainger, winning the final and medal presentation. Photo Peter Spurrier. email images@intersport-images2025-08-29T15:21:36+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/people/beryl-crockford/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/beryl-crockford-in-glrs-eamonn-mccabe.jpgBeryl Crockford in GLRS - Eamonn McCabeNote Beryl's initials on the sachsboard - a personalised feature of all Glyn Locke boats. (Photo: Eamonn McCabe with permission via Duncan Crockford.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/beryl-in-flymo-sponsored-glrs-1981.jpgBeryl in Flymo-sponsored GLRS 1981Beryl at the 1981 National Championships, in Flymo, her bright red Glyn Locke Racing Shell, sponsored by Flymo thanks to Peter Bullock. (Photo: Glyn Locke.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/1984-crockford-rowtest1.jpg1984-Crockford-RowtestThe Crockford Rowtest in bowside, straight-pull and strokeside modes. (Photo: Rowing magazine advert.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/beryl-crockford-memorial-medal-sydneyboysschool-e1531393434758.jpegBeryl-Crockford-Memorial-Medal-SydneyBoysSchoolThe Beryl Crockford Memorial Medal for Sydney Boys High School. (Photo © Duncan Crockford.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/beryl-crockford-memorial-medal-leh.jpegBeryl-Crockford-Memorial-Medal-LEHThe Beryl Crockford Memorial Medal for Lady Eleanor Holles School. (Photo © Duncan Crockford.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/beryl-crockford-memorial-medal-br.jpegBeryl-Crockford-Memorial-Medal-BRBeryl Crockford Memorial Medal for British Rowing (Photo © Duncan Crockford.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/1976-lin-beryl-c-syd-burke-m53610-e1530195203621.jpg1976-Lin Beryl (C) Syd Burke M53610Beryl (left) training with Lin Clark shortly before the 1976 Olympic Gameshttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/beryl-had-the-confidence-self-centredness-and-ability-to-block-out-criticism-c-john-shore-cropped.jpgBeryl-Had the confidence, self centredness and ability to block out criticism (c) John Shore-croppedBeryl 'Had the confidence, self centredness and ability to block out criticism' (Photo © John Shore.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/regatta-the-power-clean-beryl-c-john-shore.jpgRegatta-The Power Clean - Beryl (c) John ShoreThe power clean. (Photo © John Shore.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/regatta-the-high-pull-beryl-c-john-shore.jpgRegatta-The High Pull-Beryl (c) John ShoreThe high pull. (Photo © John Shore.)2025-08-14T11:36:48+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/year-by-year/1982-world-rowing-championships/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/1982-hrr.jpg1982-HRRPrinceton lead the GB junior four approaching the line at Henley. (Photo: Sue Hastings' personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_0587.jpgFrom left: Katie Ball, Gill Parker, Nicola Boyes, Kate McNicol, Lin Clark. (Photo: Kate McNicol's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_0586.jpgCrew furthest from the camera from left: Beryl Mitchell, Clare Carpenter, Jean Genchi, Sean Bolton. (Photo: Kate McNicol's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_0585.jpgThe composite eight furthest from the camera approach the finish line. (Photo: Kate McNicol's personal collection)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/1982-nir-c-john-shore.jpgJust off the start, Beryl Mitchell (lane 2) leads field. The French Sculler Renouf is in lane 3 and Reading RC's Mary Wilson is in lane 4. (Photo © John Shore.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/p1018382.jpgThe GB eight go off the start. From left: Zena Kitching (cox), Jane Cross, Alexa Forbes, Sally Bloomfield, Jo Toch, Pauline Janson, Melanie Holmes, Belinda Holmes, Caroline Casey. (Photo © Leo de Kaizer, Delft.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/1982-participant-medal.jpg1982-participant medalJane Cross's 1982 World Championships commemorative participant's medal. (Photo © Helena Smalman-Smith.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/1982-astrid-rosie-c-john-shore1.jpg1982 Astrid-Rosie (c) John ShoreThe 1982 GB women's double scull. From left: Astrid Ayling and Rose Clugston. (Photo © John Shore.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/1982-rosie-and-astrid-cropped.jpgAstrid Ayling and Rosie Clugston in 1982. (Photo: Rosie Mayglothling's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/1982-rosie-and-astrid-c-john-shore.jpgRosie Clugston (left) and Astrid Ayling celebrate their Henley win with their coach Ron Needs. (Photo © John Shore.)2025-08-07T11:58:40+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/year-by-year/1979-world-rowing-championships/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/1979-beryl.jpg1979 BerylBeryl (lane 2) in the closing stages of her repechage. (Photo: Jean Genchi's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/1979-bled-w-eight-training-11.jpg1979 Bled w eight training-1The women's eight training in Bled. (Photo: Jean Genchi's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/1979-wcoxedfours-at-nat-champs.jpgThe Weybridge juniors (lane 4) lead the GB senior crew (lane 2) by about two feet in the last quarter of the race. (Photo: Jane Cross's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/p1018377.jpgThe 1979 GB Junior Women's 4+. From left: Kate Panter, Jo Toch, Jane Cross, Andrea Jones, Belinda Holmes. (Photo: Jane Cross's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/1979-waiting-to-go-training-in-varese.jpg1979-waiting to go training in VareseMembers of the women's squad waiting to go to the lake during their training camp in Varese. (Photo: Sue McNuff's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/rimg3275.jpgThe rowing course at Lake Bled during the World Masters Rwing Championships in 2017.https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/1979-bled-badges-3.jpg1979-bled-badges-31979 World Rowing Championships competitor's badgehttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/1979-worlds-bled-badge.jpg1979 World Rowing Championships competitors badgehttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/1979-eight-see-transcript.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/1979-training-camp-prob-varese-p1017456.jpgMembers of the squad waiting at their hotel in Varese to go to the lake to train. (Photo: Rosie Mayglothling's personal collection.)2025-08-07T11:48:54+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/year-by-year/1997-world-rowing-championships/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/1997-wehorr-thames1.jpg1997 WEHORR-Thames1Thames 1: Suzie Ellis (cox), Ali Gill (stroke), Annamarie Stapleton, Rachel Woolf, Dot Blackie, Phiilippa Cross, Elise Laverick, Claire Daies, Alison Brownless. (Poto © John Shore.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/1997-varese-3-e1584380122781.jpg1997-Varese-3the lighteight double loving the fabulous water. (Photo: Sarah Oxhendon's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/1997-lt2x-worlds-e1584378372517.jpg1997-lt2x-WorldsWatching Tracy and Sarah on the start on the big screen in Aiguebelette. (Photo: arah Ockendon's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/1997-lucerne-tracy-sarah.jpg1997-Lucerne-Tracy-SarahTracky Langlands (left) and Sarah Birch in Lucerne. (Photo: Sarah Ockendon's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/1997-lucerne-nicky-sarah-jo-robyn.jpg1997-Lucerne-Nicky-Sarah-Jo-RobynFrom left: Nicky Dale, Sarah Watts, Jo Nitsch and Robyn Morris in Lucerne. (Photo: Sarah Ockendon's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/1997-lucerne-lt2x-8th.jpg1997-Lucerne-lt2x-8thThe lightweight double (nearest the camera). (Photo: Sarah Ockendon's personal collection)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/1997-munich-lt4x-podium-large-shirts.jpg1997-Munich-Lt4x-podium-large shirtsPart of the concept of the World Cups was that winners would get t-shirts that they'd wear at subsequent regattas. Unfortunately, the organisers don't seem to have realised what an approprate size would be for lightweight women. (Photo: Sarah Ockendon's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/1997-munich-lt4x-1st.jpg1997-Munich-Lt4x-1stThe lightweight quad approached the line in the lead. (Photo: Sarah Ockendon's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/1997-or-later-e1583927634832.jpg1997 or laterBack from left: Sarah Birch, Tracy Langlands, Robyn Morris. Middle: Sarah Watts, Elise Laverick. Front: Jo Nitsch, ???, Rachel Woolf. (Photo © Dorothy Roberts.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/mike-spracklens-catemaran-c-john-shore.jpgMike Spracklen's catemaran (c) John Shore2025-08-06T14:02:28+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/people/naomi-ashcroft/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/image-1.pngimage-1https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/image.pngimagehttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/img_4126.jpgimg_4126https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/img_4124.jpgimg_4124https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/1995-nat-champs-naomi-ashcroft-e1655809173647.jpg1995-Nat-Champs-Naomi-Ashcrofthttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/naomi-boat-naming-e1655807630993.jpgNaomi-boat-namingAt the boat-naming ceremony at Upper Thames RC where Juliet Machan (left) named the boat that the club called after Naomi. (Photo: Naomi Ashcroft's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/2003-11-british-indoor-birmingham.jpg2003-11-british-indoor-birminghamhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/2003-08-pete-proudly-naomi-ashcroft-rosie-mayglothling.jpg2003-08-pete-proudly-naomi-ashcroft-rosie-mayglothlinghttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/1995-wlt1x-nationalchampion.jpg1995-wlt1x-nationalchampionhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/1994-commonwealth4x-training-on-damflask.jpg1994-commonwealth4x-training-on-damflaskThe 1994 England quad training on Damflask Reservoir in Sheffield. (Photo: Naomi Ashcroft's personal collection.)2025-08-04T13:26:49+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/year-by-year/1981-world-rowing-championships/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/1981-bulgaria-jw4.jpg1981-Bulgaria-JW4The GB 4+ racing in Bulgaria in a stern-loading boat, unlike its competitors. (Photo: Sue Hastings' personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/p1018201.jpgThe 1981 GB Women's Junior Eight. (Photo: British Rowing archive.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/1981-eight.jpg1981 eightThe 1981 GB women's eight. From left: Pauline Wright, Alexa Forbes, Sally Bloomfield, Bev Jones, Lin Clarke, Jo Toch, Gill Hodges, Pauline Janson, Belinda Holmes. (Photo: Pauline Janson's personal collection, copyright owner unknown.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/p1018380.jpgIf Carlsberg made training camp venues... The four in Varese. (Photo: Jane Cross's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/p1018381.jpgThe double come up to the finish line. (Photo © Jane Cross.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/img964.jpgSanda Toma shows an admirable sense of humour after being thrown in. (Photo © John Shore.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/img960.jpgThe three women's single sculls medallists at the 1981 World Rowing Championships. (Photo © John Shore.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/img957.jpgBeryl is presented with her medal by Thomi Keller, the President of FISA. (Photo & copy; John Shore.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/img951.jpgBeryl celebrates her achievement as the three medallists gather on the podium. (Photo © John Shore.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/img939.jpgBeryl establishes a clear lead over the Swedish sculler (the rest of the field are even further behind) in the first round. (Photo © John Shore.)2025-07-29T20:03:05+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/year-by-year/1990-world-rowing-championships/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/hwr-1990-gb-eight-racing-as-tss-trc-ttrc-approaches-the-finish.jpgHWR-1990-GB eight racing as TSS-TRC-TTRC approaches the finishhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/img017.jpgimg017The 1990 World Rowing Junuor Championships opening ceremony was proud but basic. (Photo: Sarah Ockendon's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/img014.jpgimg014From left: Tegwen Rooks, Tara Byrne, Robyn Morris, Ian South. (Photo © Sarah Ockendon.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/bob-michaels-c-john-shore.jpgBob Michaels (c) John ShoreBob Michaels. (Photo © John Shore.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/lucerne1-e1544025978103.jpgLucerne1https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/1990-wehorr.jpg1990-WEHORRThames RC (nearest the camera) close on the GB lightweights. (Photo: Miriam Luke's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/worlds-final.jpgWorlds finalChina (in the yellow boat) just lead GB (top of picture) as they approach the finish line. (Photo: Sue Key's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/worlds-heat.jpgWorlds heatThe GB crew finish second in their heat of three. (Photo: Sue Key's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/lucerne2.jpgLucerne2The lightweights waiting to get their medals. (Photo: Sue Key's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/lucerne-hwt-query.jpgLucerne HwtThe GB openweight four (nearest the camera) race the lightweights (furthest from camera). (Photo: Sue Key's personal collection.)2025-07-28T10:09:57+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/year-by-year/2002-world-rowing-championships/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/2002-wlwt2-substantial-lead.jpg2002-wlwt2-substantial-leadhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/2002-varese-high-water.jpg2002-varese-high-water2025-06-14T08:30:12+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/year-by-year/2001-world-rowing-championships/2025-06-14T08:17:19+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/year-by-year/1993-world-rowing-championships/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/1993-crew-and-coach-e1554720985511.jpg1993-crew and coachPhoto: Alison Purnell's personal collection.https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1993-worlds-podium3a-cropped.jpg1993-Worlds-podium3a-croppedhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1993-lucerne.jpg1993-LucerneThe GB lightweight four after winning in Lucerne. (Photo: Annamarie Phelps' personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1993-moore-stephens-1.jpg1993-Moore StephensMoore Stephens sponsored the women's lightweight four. (Photo: Annamarie Phelps' personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1994-winners4-1-e1550591061659.jpg1994-winners4Photo: Annamarie Phelps' personal collectionhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1993-cross-blackie-gill-freckleton-tinkler.jpg1993-cross-blackie-gill-freckleton-tinklerFrom left: Philippa Cross, Dot Blackie, Ali Gill, Fiona Freckleton, Richard Tinkler. (Photo: Fiona Watson's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1993-hwr-2-winners-e1548084131589.jpg1993-hwr-2-winnersJo Turvey (left) and Miriam Batten with flowers and medals. (Photo: Miriam Luke's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/img262.jpgJo Turvey (left) and Miriam Batten racing at Paris regatta. (Photo: Miriam Luke's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_5931.jpgBrenda Lawson of NZ leads Sue at the line. (Photo: Sue Key's personal collection.)2025-06-07T17:26:40+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/year-by-year/1991-world-rowing-championships/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/1991-w2-2.jpg1991 W2- 2Paddling back after the presentation. (Photo © Maggie Phillips.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1991-amsterdam.jpg1991-AmsterdamThe prizes seem to have included 'buttonhole' flowers as well as medals. From left: Katie, Annamarie, Claire and Wilma. (Photo: Annamarie Phelps' personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1991-vienna-podium.jpg1991-Vienna-podiumPhoto: Annamarie Phelps' personal collection.https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1991-vienna9.jpg1991-Vienna9China just ahead of GB. (Photo: Annamarie Phelps' personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/1991-medallists-cropped.jpg1991-medallists-croppedPhoto © Penny Chuterhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/1991-ghent-pair.jpg1991-Ghent-pairFrom left: Miriam Batten and Fiona Freckleton. (Photo: Miriam Luke's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/1991-ghent-four.jpg1991-Ghent-fourFrom left: Rachel Hirst, Kareen Marwick, Miriam Batten, Fiona Freckleton. (Photo: Miriam Luke's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/1991-hwr-gb-b-johnston-pow-christie-cross-c-john-shore1.jpg1991 HWR GB B-Johnston-Pow-Christie-Cross (c) John ShoreGB 'B'. From left: Flo Johnston, Jo Pow, Caroline Christie, Philippa Cross. (Photo © John Shore.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/1991-varese-i-think-all-women-and-lwt-men.jpg1991-Varese all women and lwt menThe GB women's and men's lightweight teams on training camp in Varese. (Photo: Fiona Watson's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/1991-early-year-winter-training-miriam-fiona.jpg1991-early year winter training-Miriam-FionaMiriam Batter (left) and Fiona Freckleton training from the ARA in Hammersmith early in the year. (Photo: Fiona Watson's personal collection.)2025-06-07T16:56:11+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/people/sue-appelboom/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/sue-appelboom-c-john-shore-1.jpgSue racing at Henley Women's Regatta. (Photo © John Shore.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/1995-sue-appelboom-on-the-tideway-2.jpg1995-sue-appelboom-on-the-tidewaySue training on the Tideway just before the 1995 World Championships. (Photo © John Shore.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/sue-appelboom-di-ellis-hwr-c-john-shore.jpgSue Appelboom-Di Ellis HWR (c) John ShoreSue collectig one of her HWR medals from Di Ellis. (Phot © John Shore.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/img536.jpgimg536Photo: Guin Batten's personal collection.2025-06-06T09:01:15+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/year-by-year/1980-olympics-games-rowing/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/1980-katepanter-belindaholmes.jpg1980-KatePanter-BelindaHolmesKate Panter (left) and Belinda Holmes training in 1980 on the Tideway in front of what was then Sons of the Thames RC on Upper Mall. (Photo: Kate Panter's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/img231.jpgThe eight at Lucerne. (Photo: Jane Cross's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/img220.jpgThe GB eight (left) at Mannheim, a bit behind West Germany. The wake nearer the camera belongs to the USSR. (Photo: Jane Cross's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/olympic-makeup.jpgOlympic makeupFemale competitors were given Olympic make-up, which Jane Cross has kept but not used. (Photo © Helena Smalman-Smith.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/p1018324.jpgFrom Left: Dan Topolski coxing (possibly), Pauline Janon, Nicola Boyes, Beverley Jones, Li Clark, Gill Hodges, Jo Toch, Jane Cross, Clare Hodgson. (Photo: Jane Cross's personal colleticon.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/henley-moscow-squad.jpgHenley Moscow squadMembers of the 1980 GB women's rowing team in 2012. From left: ??, Pauline Peel, Bridget Gait, Jane Cross, Liz McVeigh, Penny Vincent-Sweet, Jo Toch. (Photo: Penny Vincent-Sweet's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/henley-2012-members-of-the-viii.jpgHenley 2012 members of the VIIIMembers of the 1980 eight at Henley in 2012. From left: Liz McVeigh, Penny Vincent-Sweet, Pauline Wright, Rosie Mayglothling, Lin Clark. (Photo: Penny Vincent-Sweet's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/1980-2010-moscow-olympic-womens-squad-reunion-048.jpg1980 Team reunion in 2010. Back row (from left): Jane Cross, Jo Toch, Pauline Wright, Rosie Mayglothling, Astrid Ayling, Sue McNuff, Nicola Birbdge, Pauline Peel, Liz McVeigh, Bridget Gait, ??, Lin Clark. Front row (from left):: Penny Vincent-Sweet, Chris George, Maureen Thompson (Team Manager), Dan Topolski, ??. (Photo: Penny Vincent-Sweet's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/1980-2010-moscow-olympic-womens-squad-reunion-030-cropped.jpgOnly Penny Vincent-Sweet and Liz McVeigh (née Paton) brought their original kit with them for the occasion, though. (Photo: Penny Vincent-Sweet's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/rome-sightseeing-1980.jpgRome sightseeing 1980The group were allowed a brief respite from their grueling training to do sightseeing of various kinds in Rome. Left: Gill Webb and Gill Hodges. (Photo © Penny Vincent-Sweet.) Right: Jo Toch. (Photo: Jo Toch's personal collection.)2025-05-22T16:28:26+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/people/judith-costley/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/20180512_102400.jpg20180512_102400ULWBC internal trophies from 1951 and 1952. https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/20180512_102256.jpg20180512_102256Trophies from ULWBC, Unversity Women's RA and Women's ARA events 1951-1953.https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/judith-costley-franklin-2018-e1525956225643.jpgJudith Costley (Franklin) 2018Judith recently in her ULWBC full purple scarf with the England rose added for racing at the Women's European Regatta in Copenhagen in 1953. (Photo © Judith Costley.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/the-sketch-12-feb-1953-glamour-e1525952988224.jpgThe Sketch 12 Feb 1953 GlamourThe Sketch (a 'society' magazine),, 12 February 1953. (From Judith Costley's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/ulwbc-1952-womens-trial-8.jpgULWBC 1952 Womens Trial 8ULWBC trial eights 1952. Judith is on the far right. (Photo: Judith Costley's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/ulwbc-1953.jpgULWBC 1953ULWBC 1953. Judith is second from the right in the front row.https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/ulwbc-1953-copenhagen-2-e1525952248438.jpgULWBC 1953 Copenhagen 2At the European Championships: Judith Franklin with "a handsome fellow competitor from Spain - no idea whom; we were posed by a photographer". (Photo: Judith Costley's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/ulwbc-1952-thames-2.jpgULWBC 1952 Thames 2ULWBC at Reading in 1952. Judith is at seven. (Photo: Judith Costley's personal collection.)2025-05-04T15:16:29+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/2025/04/11/at-long-last-a-woman-umpires-the-mens-boat-race-on-the-tideway/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/sarah-winckless.pngSarah Winckless2025-04-13T19:58:44+00:00monthlyhttps://rowingstory.com/year-by-year/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/years.jpgyears2025-04-06T11:22:19+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/year-by-year/2004-olympic-games-and-world-rowing-championships/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/athens-silver-with-badge.jpghttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/athens-silver.jpghttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/2004-a-geat-week-hanging-out-in-the-sunshine-with-sarah-winkless-from-fb.jpg2004-a-geat-week-hanging-out-in-the-sunshine-with-sarah-winkless-from-fb2025-04-06T11:20:19+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/year-by-year/2003-world-rowing-championships/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/2003-cath-bishop-gold.jpg2025-04-06T10:23:23+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/stuff/world-rowing-masters-regatta/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1993-vienna-with-pauline-rayner-cropped.jpg1993-vienna-with-pauline-rayner-croppedhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1993-vienna-with-pauline-rayner.jpg1993-vienna-with-pauline-rayner2025-01-06T20:18:01+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/2024/11/16/in-memoriam-penny-chuter-obe-1942-2024/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/p1017121-2879810928-e1731780836834.jpgPenny ChuterPenny Chuter in a skiffhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/rimg2958-4054475638-e1731780734207.jpgRIMG2958the author, Dabid Hudson and Penny CHuter2024-11-30T07:41:08+00:00monthlyhttps://rowingstory.com/people/dot-blackie/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/img270.jpgimg270Dot at 3 in the GB wight that won the Women's Head in 1995. (Photo: Miriam Luke's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/1998-autumn-dot-gold-coast-e1598379942337.jpg1998-Autumn-Dot-Gold CoastDot at training camp on the Gold Coast in Australia, autumn 1998. (Photo: Guin Batten's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/1998-autumn-gold-coast-pair-e1598379847210.jpg1998-Autumn-Gold Coast-PairDot and Cath at training camp on the Gold Coast in the autum of 1998. (Photo: Guin Batten's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/19-sep-w2-3-cut.jpg19 Sep W2- 3 CutDot (left) and Cath racing in their repechage in Sydney. (Photo © Maggie Phillips.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/1998-dot-blackie-c-john-shore.jpgPhoto © John Shore.https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/1998-cath-bishop-dot-blackie-c-john-shore.jpg1998 Cath Bishop Dot Blackie (c) John Shorehttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/1996-village-1996.jpg1996 Village 1996From left: Miriam Batten, Annamarie Stapleton, Al Gill, Dot, Jo Turvey and Kate Pollitt, who were all in the eight, at the Olympic Village in Atlanta. (Photo: Dorothy Roberts' personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/19-sep-w2-2-cut-1-e1598364141808.jpg19-sep-w2-2-cut-1.jpgPhoto © Maggie Phillipshttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/aus1000each-for-90-seconds-brisbane-e1598363382913.jpgAUS1000each for 90 seconds Brisbanehttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/2000-theend-this-is-the-saddest-photo-i-have-after-the-small-final-in-sydney-abject-failure-and-utter-devastation-trying-to-pull-ourselves-together-to-row-in-to-the-pontoons.-.jpg2000-TheEnd-this is the saddest photo I have-After the small final in Sydney- Abject failure and utter devastation- Trying to pull ourselves together to row in to the pontoons.2024-11-23T13:26:14+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/year-by-year/2000-olympic-games-and-world-rowing-championships/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2000-debbie-flood-hrr-presentation-c-john-shore.jpg2000 Debbie Flood HRR presentation (c) John ShoreDebbie Flood with the Princess Royal Challenge Cup. A top sculler and ace at hat-wearing too. (Photo © John Shore.)2024-11-23T13:22:21+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/year-by-year/1998-world-rowing-championships/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/1998-jun-w2x-3.jpg1998 JUN W2x(Photo © Maggie Phillips.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/1998-munich-world-cup.jpgWorld Cups were actually glass: Cath Bishop's trophy from Munich. (Photo © Helena Smalma-mith.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/1998-on-the-finish-line-e1585648499913.jpg1998-on the finish lineGillian and Miriam approach the finish line securely in the lead. (Photo: Miriam Luke's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/1998-warming-down-at-the-worlds.jpg1998-Warming down at the worldsThe quad warming down after racing in Cologne. (Photo: Sarah Ockendon's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/1998-varese-camp.jpg1998-Varese campThe lightweight quad (Tegwen, Robyn, Sarah and Jo) and Guin Batten (sitting) with their coach Louise Kingslety in Varese. (Photo: Sarah Ockendon's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/1998-aiguebelette-training-camp.jpg1998-Aiguebelette training campThe lightweight quad loving it in Aiguebelette. From left: Tegwen Rooks, Sarah Birch, Jo Ntsch, Robyn Morris. (Photo: Sarah Ockendon's pesonal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/1998-prob-lucerne-4x-rowan-elise-alison-ali.jpg1998 prob-Lucerne 4x Rowan-Elise-Alison-AliFrom stroke Rowan Carroll, Elise Laverick, Alison Mowbray, Ali Sanders. (Photo © Dorothy Roberts.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/1998-lucerne-8-suzie-lisa-miriam-francesca-sarah-alex-kate-rachel-libby-odd-line-up-but-i-cant-remember-the-story-behind-it.jpg1998-Lucerne 8-Suzie-Lisa-Miriam-Francesca-Sarah-Alex-Kate-Rachel-Libby-From bow: Libby Henshilwood, Rachel Woolf, Kate Mackenzie, Alex Beever, Sarah Winckless, Francesca Zino, Miriam Batten, Lisa Eyre and cox Suzie Ellis. (Photo: Dorothy Roberts' personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/1998-trials-at-henley-tracy-and-sarah.jpg1998-trials at Henley - Tracy and SarahTracy Langlands and Sarah Birch racign at the February trials. (Photo: Sarah Ockendon's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/img285-e1585122733220.jpgimg285Miriam Batten racing at the trials in Henley. (Photo: Miriam Luke's personal collection.). 2024-11-23T10:22:42+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/year-by-year/1999-world-rowing-championships/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/1998-autumn-gold-coast-lt2x-e1602067799273.jpg1998-Autumn-Gold Coast-Lt2xhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/2000-openeing-ceremony.jpg2000-opening ceremonyThe eight at the opening ceremony. (Photo © Dorothy Roberts.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/2000-silvretta-it-wasnt-fancy-weights-out-of-a-garage-amazing-views-and-tourists-gawping.-bloody-brilliant-place-for-a-camp-and-jurgen-was-awesome-unfortunately-we-werent-being-coached-b.jpgCath Bishop doing weights at the 'basic' facility in Silvretta. (Photo © Dorothy Roberts.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/p1017110.jpgFinal trials winners received personalised trophies. This is Cath Bishop's. (Photo © Helena Smalman-Smith.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/img319.jpgimg319After 24 years of trying, British women win their first Olympic rowing medal. (Photo: Guin Batten's personal ollection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/img391.jpgimg391Getting ready for the Opening Ceremony. (Photo: Guin Batten's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/img390.jpgimg390Guin, Miriam, Gillian and Katherine waiting for a bus. (Photo: Guin Batten's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/4x-at-hinze-dam-i-think.jpg4x at Hinze Dam I thinkPhoto: Guin Batten's personal collection.https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/very-close-e1598010941709.jpgvery-close.jpghttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/img_8116.jpgCurves on the 'straight lane' course. (Photo: Naomi Ashcroft's personal collection.)2024-11-23T10:11:54+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/people/penny-chuter/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/1988-penny-chuter-and-spracklen-coaching.jpg1988 Penny CHuter and Spracklen coachingPenny (left) and Mike Spracklen coaching before the Seoul Olympics. (Photo © Fiona Johnston.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/p5185638.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/1980-penny-chuter.jpg1980-Penny Chuterhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/1962-trophies.jpg1962 trophieshttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/1975-penny-chuter-coaching.jpg1975-Penny Chuter coachinghttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/1961-pre-prague-note-copper-tips-on-blades.jpg1961-pre-Prague - note copper tips on bladeshttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img582-cropped.jpgimg582-croppedhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/1956-inc-girl-in-pulling-dinghy.jpg1956-inc girl in pulling dinghyhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/1944-at-laleham-cropped.jpg1944-at laleham-croppedhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/1962-c-sportverlag-gunther-rowell-cropped.jpg1962-(c) Sportverlag Gunther Rowell - cropped2024-11-17T12:06:44+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/people/sue-mcnuff/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/sue-astrid1-johnshore.jpgSue (left) and Astrid Ayling. (Photo © John Shore.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/podium-8-arms.jpgSue is third from the right celebrating a win at the World Masters Regatta in Racice (Prague) in 2002. The author is far left. https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/p5185573.jpgRosie (left) and Sue at Home Countries in 1978. (Photo © Don Somner.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/sue-and-sister-barbara-home-countries-1978.jpgSue and sister Barbara Home Countries 1978Sue (left) and sister Barbara at the Home Countries match in Wales in 1978. (Photo: Sue McNuff's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/sue-astrid2-johnshore-cropped.jpgSue McNuff and Astrid Ayling (Photo &copy John Shore.)2024-10-06T16:21:10+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/people/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1975-march-rowingdb003-cropped1.jpg1975-March-rowingdb003-cropped2024-08-26T11:29:40+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/people/annabel-eyres/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/riverside-exhibition-invititation-2019.jpgRiverside exhibition invititation 2019https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/img300-e1550581656272.jpgimg300Walking in the mountains above St Moritz with team mate Kate Grose when it was too windy to row: pleasant, but hardly what they should have been doing to prepare for the Olympics. (Photo: Annabel Eyres' personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/img305.jpgimg305At the main Olympic stadium in Barcelona after competing in 1992. (Photo: Annabel Eyres' personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/annabel-eyres-c-john-shore.jpgannabel eyres (c) john shoreAnnabel at her December 1997 'T-ShArt' exhibition at Westminster School Boathouse. (Photo © John Shore.)2024-08-10T08:05:23+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/year-by-year/1951-1953/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/macon-1951-fc.jpgMacon 1951 fchttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/ul-blazer-badge.jpgUL blazer badgeJudith Franklin's UL full colours scarf with the England rose for competing at Copenhagen. (Photo © Judith Costley.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/fisa-copenhagen-pin.jpgFISA Copenhagen PinJudith Franklin's pin from the Copenhagen Championships.https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/copenhagen-1953-eights-silver.jpgCopenhagen 1953 Eights SilverJudith Franklin's silver medal. The engraving 'Otter' on the bottom of it means 'Eights'.https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/copenhagen-news-chronical-photo-8-aug-1953.jpgCopenhagen - News Chronical Photo 8 Aug 1953"Copenhagen here we come! and with high hopes of victory." From left: Judith Franklin, Frances Bigg, Alfreda Dannel at Victoria station. (Photo: News Chronicle, 8 August 1953 from Judith Costley's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/1953-england-eight.jpg1953-England eighthttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/1953-race.jpgGB come second in the eights at the 1953 International Women's Regatta in Copenhagen. (Photo: Frances Bigg's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/1953-some-of-the-crew-in-formal-outfits1.jpgSome of the 1953 GB women's VIII in their formal, travelling outfits including ULWBC blazers. (Photo: Frances Bigg's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1951-macon-england-rose-crew-composite.jpg1951 Macon England Rose crew compositehttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1951-2-28e-20170329_120316-photo.jpg1951-2-28e 20170329_120316 - photo2024-04-07T16:23:55+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/people/gill-parker/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/p1018198.jpgGill (right) teaching young squad cox Nicky Zaeach about rigging on a cold day in early 1978. (Photo: British Rowing archive.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/gill-clare-pauline-wright-at-hrr-2017.jpgGill-Clare-Pauline Wright at HRR 2017Gill (centre) with her 1976 crewmates Clare Bayles and cox and Pauline Wright at Henley Royal Regatta in 2017 following the memorial row-past for Beryl Mitchell. https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/recent-to-2016-webby-with-lea-senior-men.jpgWebby with Lea senior menGill with some of the Lea men's squad in 2016. (Photo: Gill Parker's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/1976-four-c-syd-burke-m53412.jpg1976-Four (c) Syd Burke M53412Gill stroking the British women's four during training session before the 1976 Olympics. (Photo © Syd Burke.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/1978-webby-and-liz.jpgFrom left: Gill Webb and Liz McVeigh, silver medallists in the coxless pairs at the National Championships in 1978. (Photo: Gill Parker's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/1973-i-think-stuart-ladies-jw-4.jpgStuart Ladies RC junior four in 1974. Gill is far right, and future international Jean Guppy is second from the left.https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/1975-gill-webb-banner2.jpg1975-Gill Webb-bannerGill Webb in 19752024-03-07T21:29:17+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/stuff/fisa-timeline/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/world-rowing-championships-2014.jpgNational Flags at Bosbaan2024-02-29T17:49:11+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/people/pauline-rayner/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1993-vienna-with-pauline-rayner2.jpg1993 Vienna with Pauline RaynerPauline (left) and Jackie Darling in 1993.https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/rimg11401.jpgPauline RaynerPauline in 2016.https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/vets-head-2017-won1.jpgWMasF Winners - Vets Head 2017Pauline is at 2. The author is coxing and the photo was taken by Pauline's brother John Sanson.https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/vets-head-before-2001-maurice-rayner-coxing-b-penny-haslam-3-sally-malt.jpgVets Head - before 2001 - Maurice Rayner coxing B-Penny Haslam 3-Sally Malthttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1960-wesh-harp-pauline-horan-and-nickie-1.jpg1960 Wesh Harp Pauline Horan and Nickie - 1https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1956-womens-sculling-championships-head-delphine-wins-pr-2nd-after-having-stomach-bug-all-day-c-fox-photos-ltd1.jpg1956 Women's Sculling Championships (head)-Delphine wins PR 2nd after having stomach bug all day (c) Fox Photos Ltdhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1954-wehorr-pr-at-3-alpha-8-crews-raced1.jpg1954 WEHORR PR at 3 Alpha - 8 crews racedhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/pr-pam-body-eur-champs-1960-cropped.jpgPR Pam Body Eur Champs 1960 - cropped2024-01-16T21:41:04+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/2021/07/25/gb-womens-rowing-at-the-olympic-games/2024-01-01T14:59:57+00:00monthlyhttps://rowingstory.com/year-by-year/1985-world-rowing-championships/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/img013-e1584451045379.jpgimg013Back from left: Anna and Katie. Front: Vikki and Kim. (Photo: Sarah Ockendon's personal colection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/vichy-1985-001.jpgThe quad and lightweight four in Vichy. From left: Gill Bond, Gill Hodges, Claire Moore, Melanie Holmes, Stephanie Price, Sally-Ann Petrie, Paula Nock. (Photo: Gill Bond's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/1985-banner.jpg1985-bannerhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/quad-1985-bill-mason-e1527197754886.jpgQuad 1985 bill masonThe first women's National Champions in coxless quads. From left: Gill Hodges, Gill Bond, Steph Price, Katie Ball, Bill Mason (coach). (Photo: Katie Ball's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/quad-sponsors-85.jpgThe quad scull were sponsored by home builder Wimpey. From left: Gill Bond, Steph Price, Bill Mason, Gill Hodges, Katie Ball. (Photo: Katie Ball's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/8-scullers-1985.jpgARA II holding cox Adrian Ellison. From left: Lin Clark, Beryl Mitchell, Gill Hodges, Katie Ball, Priscilla Plumber, Kate Holroyd, Belinda Holmes.https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/johnston-and-holmes-c-peter-ayling-e1527165110266.jpgFlo Johnsto (left) and Belinda Holmes at the World Championships. (Photo © Peter Ayling.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/1985-worlds-belinda-holmes-and-flo.jpg1985-Worlds-Belinda Holmes and FloBelinda Holmes (left) and Fiona Johnston in Hazewinkel. (Photo: Flo Land's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/1985-wehorr-araii-c-john-shore.jpgWomens HORR 1985 - started second finished firstARA II. From left/bow: (Photo © John Shore.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/1985-nir-8b-c-john-shore.jpgARA Womens VIII winners NIR 1985ARA Womens VIII winners NIR 19852023-11-15T16:23:21+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/people/pauline-churcher/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/1974-nir-thamesrc-rankine-roberts-churcher-bishop-mckendrick-photoc-ah-tarn.jpg1974-NIR-ThamesRC-Rankine-Roberts-Churcher-Bishop-McKendrick photo(c) AH TarnFrom left: Jean Rankine, Vivien Roberts, Pauline Churcher, Diana Bishop and cox Margaret McKendrick rowing as Thames RC at Nottingham shire International Regatta in 1974. (Photo © AH Tarn.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/pauline-churcher-definitely-umpiring-c-john-shore.jpgPauline CHurcher (definitely) umpiring (c) John Shorehttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1992-05-regatta-60th-horr.jpg1992-05 Regatta 60th HORRhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/p1013408.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/pc093465.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1962-boating-for-wara-eights-cropped1.jpg1962 boating for WARA eights - cropped2023-10-02T12:24:24+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/people/kirsten-mcclelland-brooks/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/seville-1.jpgseville-1https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/kb-coach.jpgkb-coachCoach Kirsten, still wearing her favourite Welsh kit. (Photo: Kirsten Brooks' personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/lucerne-medal-ceremony.jpglucerne-medal-ceremonyKirsten onthe podium after winning the Women's Lightweight Single Sculls at World Cup II in Lucerne in 2002 (Photo: Kirsten Brooks' personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/seville-2637473279-e1691334833793.jpgseville2023-08-15T21:29:49+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/year-by-year/1987-world-rowing-championships/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/1987-8-row-past-2-c-john-shore-e1536146974680.jpgMy beautiful pictureMy beautiful picturehttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/1987-8-row-past-c-john-shore-e1531468235103.jpgThe GB women's eight n training at Copenhagen. (Photo © John Shore.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/1987-2-thomas-bonner-c-john-shore-e1531468250355.jpgKim Thomas and Ali Bonner training in Copenhagen. (Photo © John Shore.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/1987-caroline-lucas-c-john-shore.jpgCaroline Lucas. (Photo © John Shore.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/1987-lwt-4-c-john-shore-e1531468266495.jpgThe GB women's lightweight coxless four paddling at the World Championships. (Photo © John Shore.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/1987-lwt-2x-bond-wood-c-john-shore-e1531468279699.jpgGill Bond and Carrie Wood at the World Championships. (Photo © John Shore.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/1987-wehorr-c-ted-coleman.jpg1987-WEHORR (c) Ted ColemanThe ARA National Squad eight. (Photo © Ted Colman.)2023-07-31T20:51:20+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/year-by-year/1983-world-rowing-championships/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/1983-gb-eight-and-four-opening-ceremony.jpg1983-GB eight and four opening ceremonyThe GB women's eight and four at the rather informal opening ceremony for the World Championships. (Photo: Kate Panter's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/rimg4048.jpgThe eight finishes fourth in its heat. (Photo: Kate Panter's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/rimg4049.jpgRIMG4049https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/rimg4050.jpg(From left): Gill Bond, Nicola Boyes, Kate McNicol, Kate Panter, Ruth Howe, Kareen Marwick, Sarah Hunter-Jones, Kate Holroyd. (Photo: Kate Panter's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/1983-8-at-amsterdam-cleo-de-keizer.jpg1983-8-at-Amsterdam (c) Leo de KeizerThe GB eight racing in Amsterdam. (Photo © Leo de Keizer.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/training-camp-koblenz-83.jpgGB women on training camp in Koblenz. Back row from left: Ruth Howe, Nicola Boyes, Sarah Hunter-Jones, Kareen Marwick, Kate Panter, Kate Holroyd, Tessa Millar. Middle row from left: Jo Toch, Gill Bond, Sue Bailey, Kate McNicol, Katie Ball, Jean Genchi. Front: Beverly Wilson. (Photo: Katie Ball's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_0584.jpgA squad eight training in Putney with Jane Cross stroking. (Photo: Kate McNicol's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_0583.jpgNoel Casey coaching. (Photo: Kate McNicol's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_0582.jpgTraining on the Tideway. From left: Sue Bailey (cox), Katie Ball, Kareen Marwick, Kate McNicol, Tessa Millar. (Photo: Kate McNicol's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_0581.jpgAt the Bosbaan course in Amsterdam. From left: Kate McNicol, a Russian, Tessa Millar, Sue Bailey, Kareen Marwick. (Photo: Kate McNicol's personal collection.)2023-06-22T20:13:51+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/year-by-year/1962-2/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/1962-eights-repechage.jpgThe GB eight (nearest the camera) come second in the repechage. (Photo: Frances Bigg's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/1962-tourism.jpgDoing a bit of tourism after racing, from left: Frances Bigg, Mac Margaret McKendrick, Daphne Lane, Pauline Baillie Reynolds, Zona Howard and Jill Ferguson. (Photo: Frances Bigg's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/p1018032.jpgWith smoking widespread and lighters a rarity, books of matches were everywhere in the 1960s. These, titled "Berlin: Capital of the DDR" chronicle that the Grunau International Regatta Course was built in 1882, was used in 1936 for the Olympic Games, that there was removal of war damage from 1950-1952 and that in 1962 the Women's European Rowing Championships took place there. (Source: Frances Bigg's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1962-zona-russian-penny-with-medal-cropped-31.jpg1962-Zona-Russian-Penny with medal - cropped 3https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1962-note-union-jack-orientation-ann-daph-jill-mpbr.jpg1962 - note union jack orientation - Ann-Daph-Jill-MPBRhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1962-badge.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1962-programme-cover.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/uk-womens-eight-berlin-1962-001.jpgUK Women's Eight Berlin 1962 001https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1962-fratting-copyright-sportecho-klar1.jpg1962 Fratting copyright Sportecho Klarhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1962-flag-raised-for-penny.jpg1962 Flag raised for Penny2023-05-16T20:14:14+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/year-by-year/1964-2/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/1964-commemorative-medal.jpg1964-commemorative medalCommemorative medallions were given to all members of the team. (Source: Frances Bigg's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/1964-penny-racing.jpgPenny in fourth place during the single sculls final. (Photo: Frances Bigg's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/1964-ul-gb-four.jpgThe GB four (on the left) finishes behind Hungary but ahead of Denmark in their first round heat. (Photo: Frances Bigg's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/1964-frances-as-team-manager.jpgTeam Manager Frances Bigg (Photo: Frances Bgg's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1965-jan-or-feb-18-margaret-gladden-photo-only.jpg1965-Jan or Feb 18 Margaret Gladden - photo onlyhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1964-good-luck-card-from-uus.jpg1964-good luck card from UUshttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1964-training-camp-at-weybridge.jpg1964 training camp at Weybridgehttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1964-4-in-sun.jpg1964 4+ in sunhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1964-badges.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1964-programme.jpg1964 programme2022-12-04T08:54:54+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/year-by-year/1995-world-rowing-championships/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/1995-pace-boat-aiguebelette-95.jpg1995 Pace boat Aiguebelette 95The eight doing a training piece against the IC four. (Photo: Dorothy Roberts' personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/1995-gb-squad-winning-at-hwr-c-john-shore.jpg1995 GB squad winning at HWR (c) John Shore© John Shore.https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/1995-nationscup.jpg1995-NationsCupPhoto © Maggie Phillips.https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/1995-rimg6059.jpgTrisha and Nicky's photo finish showing how they missed out by about a foot. (Source: Trisha Corless' spersonal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/1995-nat-champs-rimg6057.jpg1995 Nat ChampsFrom Left: Lucy Hart, Rowan carroll, Tonia Williams, Trisha Corles. (Photo: Trisha Corless' personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/1995-guin-at-hrr-c-john-shore.jpg1995 Guin at HRR (c) John ShoreGuin enjoying Henley in a different way after she had been knoclked out. (Photo © John Shore.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/img534.jpgThe small boats. Back row from left: Jane Hall, Kareen Marwick, Niky Dale, Philippa Cross, Trisha Corless. Front: Alison Brownless, Sue Appelboom, Guin Batten. (Photo: Guin Batten's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/1995-worlds-heat-approaching-line.jpg1995-Worlds-heat-approaching-lineClose racing in the heats. GB is in the white boat in the middle of the picture. (Photo: Anamarie Phelps' personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/1995-aiguebelette-camp3-e1580805625553.jpg1995-Aiguebelette camp3The eight with Guin swimming. (Photo: Miriam Luke's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/1995-aiguebelette-camp2.jpg1995-Aiguebelette camp2Photo: Miriam Luke's personal collection.2022-10-23T12:51:33+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/year-by-year/1989-world-rowing-championships/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/1989-wehorr-e1572906911839.jpg1989-WEHORRhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/1989-davies-galpin-morduant-bowsher.jpg1989-Davies-Galpin-Morduant-BowsherThe 1989 GB JW4-. From left: Claire Davies, Angeselle Galpin, Sarah Morduant, Helen Bowsher. (Photo: Claire Rimmer's personal collection).https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/1989-junior-worlds-adrienne-grimsditch.jpg1989 Junior Worlds Adrienne GrimsditchAdrienne at the 1989 World Junior Rowing Championships. (Photo: Claire Rimmer's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/img_5967-e1565696976960.jpgThe GB lightweight crew: from left/stroke: Vikkii Filsell, Jo Toch, Rachel Hirst, Sue Key, Alison Staite, Helen Mangan, Morag Simpson, Alison Brownless. (Photo: Sue Key's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/1989-lwt-4-c-john-shore.jpg1989 lwt 4- (c) John ShoreThe lightweight four training in Putney. (Photo © John Shore.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/1989-ghent-annabel-katemiller-suzannekirk-kareen.jpg1989-Ghent-Annabel-KateMiller-SuzanneKirk-KareenFrom left: Louise, Kate, Suzanne and Kareen. (Photo: Kate Miller's personal collection.) https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/1989-ghent.jpg1989-GhentLeaving the medal pontoon. (Photo: Kate Miller's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/1989-duisburg-pair-kate-miller-louise-rokosh.jpg1989-Duisburg pair-Kate Miller-Louise RokoshKate Miller( left) and Louise Rokosh in Duisburg. (Photo: Kate Miller's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_6116-e1542291557244.jpgPhoto: Sue Key's personal collectionhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_6117.jpgCelebrating their success in Bled. From left: Katie Brownlow, Jo Toch, Bob Michaels, Rachel Hirst, Sue Key. (Photo: Sue Key's personal collection.)2022-08-28T20:30:32+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/2022/08/27/new-the-story-of-2001-plus-guin-battens-rowing-story/2022-08-27T17:57:31+00:00monthlyhttps://rowingstory.com/2017/07/25/when-britain-lacked-a-2k-rowing-course/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/holme-pierrpont.jpgHolme Pierrpont2022-08-23T12:18:12+00:00monthlyhttps://rowingstory.com/people/guin-batten/2022-08-23T06:40:15+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/year-by-year/1996-olympic-games-and-world-rowing-championships/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/1996-qualification-relief-1996-e1582041828823.jpg1996 Qualification relief 1996Job done. (Photo: Dorothy Roberts' personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/1996-duisburg-96.jpg1996 Duisburg 96(Photo: Dorothy Roberts' personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/1996-koln-96.jpg1996 Koln 96Racing in Cologne. (Photo: Dorothy Roberts' personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/1996-duisburg-1.jpg1996-DuisburgThe eight in Duisburg. (Photo: Annamaie Phelps' personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/1996-cjohn-shore-rimg5957.jpg1996-(c)John Shore-RIMG5957Jane (left) and WIlma with their fourth and sixth World Championhips medals. (Photo © John Shore.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/1996-eight-b-final.jpg1996-eight-B-finalGB beating Germany in the B final. (Photo: Annamarie Phelps' personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/1996-happy-qualifiers.jpgHappy qualifiers. (Photo: Cath Bishop's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/1996-opening-ceremony-kp-hat-rabbit.jpg1996-opening-ceremony KP hat rabbitFrom right: Annamarie, Dot, Kate (with a mascot rabbit on her hat), Jo, Lisa and Miriam. (Photo: Dot Blackie's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/1996-al-gill-hair-e1581345691509.jpg1996-Al Gill hairAli Gill's Olympic haircut. (Photo: Dot Blackie's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/1996-aiguebelette-testing.jpg1996-Aiguebelette-testingLactate testing durinhg training in AIguebelette. (Photo: Guin Batten's personal collection.)2022-08-22T20:18:05+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/people/miriam-batten/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/1996-qualifying-regatta.jpg1996 Qualifying regattahttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/w2-2.jpgw2- 2Miriam (left) and Jo at the 1992 Olympic Games. (Photo © Maggie Phillips.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/1991-w2-3-e1598449412210.jpg1991 W2- 3The first openweight GB woen's crew to win a World Championships medal. (Photo © Maggie Phillips.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/miriam-batten-prob-1991-c-john-shore.jpgMiriam Batten 1991 (c) John SHoreMiriam with her 1991 bronze medal. (Photo © John Shore.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/1988-thames-silver-natchamps.jpg1988-Thames-Silver-NatChampsThames I: Silver medallists at the National Championships in 1988. Miriam is third fro the left in the back row. (Photo: Miriam Luke's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/1990-wehorr-c-john-shore-e1598446711382.jpg1990-wehorr-c-john-shore.jpgThames I: WEHORR winners 1990. (Photo © John Shore.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/topshop.jpgTopShopMiriam in her Top Shop-sponsored Glyn Locke scull. (Photo: Miriam Luke's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/img312-cropped.jpgimg312-croppedPhoto: Guin Batten's personal collection2022-08-22T20:14:06+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/people/kate-miller/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/1983-durhamregatta-katemillerat6-cjohnburles.jpg1983-durhamregatta-katemillerat6-cjohnburlesKate racing at 6 with DUWBC at Durham Regatta in 1983. (Photo © John Burles.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/1993-worldmasters-nickydale-katemiller.jpg1993-worldmasters-nickydale-katemillerhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/1993-hwr-katemiller-helenbruce-annabel-rachelstanhope.jpg1993-HWR-KateMiller-HelenBruce-Annabel-RachelStanhopeHenley Women's Regatta in 1993. From bow: Kate Miller, Helen Bruce, Annabel Eyres, Rachel Stanhope. (Photo: Kate Miller's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/1993-wehorr-kyrahowell-katemiller-kareen-annabel-joturvey-kategrose-debbieflewin-rachel-hirst-desdemond.jpg1993-wehorr-kyrahowell-katemiller-kareen-annabel-joturvey-kategrose-debbieflewin-rachel-hirst-desdemondTSS at the Women's Head in 1993. From bow: Kyra Howell, Kate Miller, Kareen Marwick, Annabel Eyres, Jo Turvey, Kate Grose, Debbie Flewin, Rachel Stanhope, cox Des Desmond. (Photo: Kate Miller's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/1990-natchamps-tssmedallists-nicky-dale-priscillaplummer-gill-hodges-jo-toch-lesley-baguley-katemiller.jpg1990-natchamps-tssmedallists-nicky-dale-priscillaplummer-gill-hodges-jo-toch-lesley-baguley-katemillerhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/1989-wehorr-katemiller-kareen-cathybaker-notsure-lindseywilliams-gillhodges-stephdancer-zazahorne.jpg1989-WEHORR-KateMiller-Kareen-CathyBaker-notsure-LindseyWilliams-GillHodges-StephDancer-ZaZaHorneKate stroking TSS at the Women's Head in 1989. (Photo: Kate Miller's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/1988-hwr-louiserokosh-stephdancer-kareen-katemiller-alisdairwardcoach-cox.jpg1988-HWR-LouiseRokosh-StephDancer-Kareen-KateMiller-AlisdairWard(coach)-coxWinners of Open Coxed Fours at HWR in 1988. From back left: Louise Rkosh, Steph Dancer, Kareen Marwick, Kate Miller. Front: Alisdair Ward (coach). (Photo: Kate Miller's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/1988-hwr-cjohnshore.jpg1988-HWR-(c)JohnShoreKate at 2 going of the start at the first Henley Women's Regatta, which was raced downstream. (Photo © John Shore.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/1988-hir-dublin-kareen-gillhodges-stephdancer-zaza-katemillercox-louiserokosh-chris-collerton.jpg1988-HIR-Dublin-Kareen-GillHodges-StephDancer-ZaZa-KateMiller,cox-LouiseRokosh-Chris Collerton1988 Home International winners. From left: Kareen Marwick, Gill Hodges, Steph Dancer, Zaza Horne, Chris Collerton, Kate, their cox, Louise Rokosh. (Photo: Kate Miller's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/1982-durhamregatta-katemiller-novicepot.jpg1982-durhamregatta-katemiller-novicepotKate after winning her Novice pot at Durham Regatta in 1982. (Photo: Kate Miller's personal collection.)2022-07-06T20:41:49+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/people/katie-brownlow/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/pimg368-cropped.jpgpimg368-croppedPhoto: Claire Rimmer's personal collectionhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/img301.jpgKatie (left) with Kate Grose on a pre-Olympic training camp, walking in the mountains neat St Moritz because the lake was too windy for them to row. (Photo © Annabel Eyres.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/1991-reynolds-dryden-lister-k-brownlow-a-brownless-c-davies-e1558454382849.jpgWorld silver medallists 1991. From left: Tony Reynolds, Annamarie Dryden, David Lister, Katie Brownlow, Wilma Brownless, Claire Davies. (Photo © Rosie Mayglothling.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/img_5970-e1558453811747.jpgFrom left: Katie Brownlow, Jo Toch, Rchel Hirst and Sue Key at the World Championships in Bled in 1989. (Photo: Sue Keys personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/1987-newark-regatta-coaches-tessa-millar-and-martin-levy-crew-lizzie-chapman-kate-miller-caroline-christie-katie-brownlow-cox-nicky-zarach.-e1558449042928.jpg1987-Newark regatta-coaches Tessa Millar and Martin Levy-crew-Lizzie Chapman-Kate Miller-Caroline Christie-Katie brownlow-Cox Nicky Zarach.Katie (back left) with the Good Time Girls and their coaches Tessa Millar and Martin Levy at Newark Regatta in 1987. (Photo: Kate Miller's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/1991-vienna-podium-cropped-e1558441032472.jpg1991-Vienna-podium-croppedPhoto: Annamarie Phelps' personal collection.2022-07-06T13:06:30+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/people/carrie-collerton/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/1991fourshead-jotoch-nickydale-carriewood-kate-miller-cjohnshore.jpg1991fourshead-jotoch-nickydale-carriewood-kate-miller-cjohnshorehttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/scan_20180829-5.jpgScan_20180829 (5)Carrie at 3 winning Women's Quads at the Head of the River Fours in 1983 with Furnivall SC. She also won with TSS in 1986 (coxless by then, of course). (Photo: Carrie Collerton's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/1984-natch-peterconi-johnmacdougall.jpg1984-NatCh-PeterConi-JohnMacDougallCarrie being presented with her medal at the 1984 National Championships. (Photo: Carrie Collerton's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/1986-lt2x-with-medals-on-raft.jpg1986-lt2x-with-medals-on-raftCarrie (left) and Gill Bond after deadheating for silver at the 1984 World Championships. (Photo: Carrie Collerton's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/1983-mortlake-sen-c.jpg1983-Mortlake-Sen-CWinning Senior C at the Women's Rowing Committee Sprint Events at Mortlake in 1983. (Photo: Carrie Collerton's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/1979-st-hughs-caw-at-4.jpg1979-St-Hughs-CAW at 4St Hugh's first eight in action. (Photo: Carrie Collerton's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/1986-rimg3716-cropped2-e1536736667146.jpg1986-RIMG3716-cropped22022-07-06T10:36:05+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/people/sarah-birch-now-sarah-ockendon/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/lt4x.jpglt4xhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/ladies-doubles_champions-2015-c-judygraham-e1655120573292.jpgladies-doubles_champions-2015-c-judygrahamSarah (right) winning the Ladies Doubles at the Skiff Championships in 2015 with Sandra KNowles, coxed by the author. (Photo © Judy Graham.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/1999-talking-to-princess-anne.jpg1999-talking-to-princess-annehttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/1999-hrr-crew.jpg1999-hrr-crewhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/1997-lucerne-sweat-row-e1655108398261.jpg1997-lucerne-sweat-rowhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/1997-munich-icecreams.jpg1997-munich-icecreamshttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/1997-lt2x-kingston.jpg1997-lt2x-kingstonhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/img015-e1654867120452.jpgimg015https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/1986-nottingham.jpg1986-nottinghamhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/sarah_birch_banner.jpgSarah_Birch_banner2022-06-27T14:39:39+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/people/cath-bishop/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/a81399fc-c378-4adf-b949-b65b469cb6c2.jpga81399fc-c378-4adf-b949-b65b469cb6c2https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/1995-cathbishop-tampere.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/1998maybe-phd-on-german-literature-during-the-weimar-republic-study-never-stops-e1656056815837.jpg1998maybe-phd-on-german-literature-during-the-weimar-republic-study-never-stopshttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/mostar.jpgmostarhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/cath-bishop_dot-blackie.jpg2022-06-27T08:09:44+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/2022/06/24/40-years-ago-british-womens-first-henley-wins/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/berylmitchell-beating-stephaniefoster_hrr1982_crowingmagazine.jpgberylmitchell-beating-stephaniefoster_hrr1982_crowingmagazine2022-06-26T20:49:28+00:00monthlyhttps://rowingstory.com/people/kim-thomas/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/img011.jpgThe 1985 GB Junior coxed four. From left: Kate Sanson, Kim Thomas. Sarah Birch, Anna Durrant, Vikki Filsell. (Photo: Sarah Ockendon's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/bonner-and-thomas-c-john-shore-cropped.jpgbonner and thomas (c) john shore-cropped2022-06-10T13:11:33+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/2022/01/28/in-memoriam-margaret-mac-mckendrick/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/1964-spring-margaret-mckendrick-copyright-fox-photos-ltd-699716.jpg1964 Spring Margaret McKendrick Copyright Fox Photos Ltd 6997162022-01-29T16:58:04+00:00monthlyhttps://rowingstory.com/people/margaret-mckendrick/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/on-the-tideway.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/pc143851.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1965-ewrc-marrian-mac-jull-pbr-barbara-photo-hermann-hill.jpg1965 EWRC Marrian-Mac-Jull-PBR-Barbara Photo Hermann Hillhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1965-june-brent-regatta-at-welsh-harp-detail-showing-mac-with-megaphone.jpg1965 June Brent Regatta at Welsh Harp - detail showing Mac with megaphonehttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1960-eight-cropped.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA2022-01-28T16:30:11+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/year-by-year/1978-2/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/karapiro-commemorative-medal.jpgKarapiro-commemorative-medalCoach Don Somner's commemorative medal from the 1978 World Rowing Championships. (Photo © Helena Smalman-Smith.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/p51855491.jpgPauline and Astrid training at Thorpe Park. Teh Roman galley didn't join in this particular session. (Photo Don Somner.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/1978-nat-champs-boyes-webb-paton-curry.jpg1978-Nat Champs-Boyes-Webb-Paton-CurryThe erstwhile GB coxed four at Nat Champs, all with silver medals. From left: Nicola Boyes, Gill Webb, Liz Paton, Jane Curry. (Photo: Gill Parker's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/p5185566.jpgJuniors Alexa Forbes and Deborah Bradley of Nottingham RC at Salzgitter. (Photo Don Somner.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/p5185632.jpgAstrid and Pauline mimic Maori art . (Photo Don Somner.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/1978header1.jpgShuttle bushttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/p5185636.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAGB (nearest the camera) racing the Romanians in the rep. (Photo: Don Somner's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/p5185672.jpgAstrid (seated, left) and Pauline wait in the shade at the host club on Penrith Lakes. (Photo Don Somner)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/p5185633.jpgPauline (left) and Astrid ready to go out for their first race. (Photo Don Somner.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/p5185626.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA2021-12-21T10:48:45+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/year-by-year/1988-olympic-games-and-world-rowing-championships/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/img-20191030-wa0011.jpgFrom left: Sue Smith, Jo Gough, Kate Grose, Flo Johnson, Steve Gunn, Ali Norrish. (Photo: Sue Hastings' personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/img-20191030-wa0004.jpgIMG-20191030-WA0004Steve Gunn helps Ali Norrish get a better view. (Photo: Sue Hastings' personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/img-20191030-wa0010.jpgThe four on training camp in South Korea. (Photo: Sue Hastings' personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/gill-caroline-italy-001-e1542711158410.jpgGill (left) and Caroline after winning the doubles at the Italian Lightweight Championships. (Photo: Gill Bond's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/milan-1988-medal-presentation-001-e1542647391998.jpgGill Bond (left) and Caroline Lucas just before the medal ceremony. (Photo: Gill Bond's personal colletion.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/1988-lucerne-c-john-shore.jpg1988 Lucerne (c) John ShoreThe GB women's eight at Lucerne. (Photo © John Shore.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_5992.jpgThe top lightweight coxless four. From left: Katie Brownlow, Jo Toch, Sue Key, Vikki Filsell. (Photo: Sue Key#s personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/1988-4-sabaudia-or-piediluco.jpg1988 4 Sabaudia or PiedilucoTraining in Sabaudia. From bow: Toddy Russ (cox), Flo Johnston, Kate Grose, Jo Gough, Sue Smith. (Photo: Sally Thomas's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/1988-8-training-prob-sabaudia-hands.jpg1988 8 training prob Sabaudia handsFrom left: Aggie Barnett, Jackie Prout, Kim Thomas, Sally Andreae, Ali Boner, Fiona Freckleton, Jo Gough, Lizzi Chapman. (Photo: Sally Thomas's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/1988-whor-gbr-3-c-john-shore.jpg1988 WHOR GBR 3 (c) John ShoreGBR 3. From bow: Jo Toch, Morag Simpson, Sue Key, Sally-Ann Panton, Melanie Holmes, Katie Brownlow, Jo Thellussen, Vikki Filsell, Adrian Ellison (cox). (Photo © John Shore.)2021-12-21T09:12:03+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/year-by-year/1984-olympic-games-rowing/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/1984-gb-womens-pair.jpg1984-GB women's pairKate Panter (left) and Ruth Howe training in California. (Photo: Kate Panter's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/beryl-prob-at-nir-prob-1984.jpgBeryl at NIR. (Photo: Tessa Millar's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/toch-ball-genchi-millar.jpgThe rowers from the GB four. From left: Jo Toch, Katie Ball. Jean Genchi, Tessa Millar. (Photo: Tessa Millar's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/1984-olympic-team-at-lancaster-house.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/p1018454.jpgReception at Lancaster House.From left: Kate Holroyd, Katie Ball, Jean Genchi, Margaret Thatcher, a canoeist, Belinda Holmes, Steve Redgrave. (Photo: Jean Genchi's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/coke.jpgcokeKathy Talbot's 1984 commemorative Coke bottle. (Photo © Helena Smalman-Smith.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/p1018441.jpgClosing ceremonies are all about fun compared with the formality of opening ceremonies. (Photo: Jean Genchi's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/p1018418.jpgTessa Millar (left) and Jean Genchi mirror the artwork at the Santa Barbara village. (Photo: jean Genchi's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/1984-essen-medal.jpg1984-Essen -medalKate Holroyd's Essen medal. (Photo © Helena Smalman-Smith.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/1984-ghent.jpgKate Holroyd's Ghent medal. (Photo© Helena Smalman-Smith.)2021-10-19T14:15:39+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/2017/09/18/still-racing-57-years-later/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/renee-camu.jpgRenee CamuRenee Camu (Photo © Helena Smalman-Smith.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/meike-de-vlas-presentation.jpgMeike de Vlas presentationhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/pauline-rayner-jacqui-parry-jackie-darling.jpgPauline Rayner-Jacqui Parry-Jackie Darling2021-01-24T15:58:14+00:00monthlyhttps://rowingstory.com/year-by-year/1986-world-rowing-championships/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/1986-commonwealth-games-001.jpgGill Bond (right), on the podium after receiving her bronze medal. (Photo: Gill Bond's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/1986-kit.jpg1986-kithttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/1986-lucerne-500m-start-1.jpg1986-Lucerne-500m-start-1The lightweight double going off the 500m start at Lucerne, an experiment that was not repeated. (Photo: Carrie Collerton's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/1986-worlds-heat-possibly.jpg1986-worlds-heat possiblyGoing off the start in the heat. GB are closest to the camera with West Germany next to them. (Photo © John Shore.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/1986-bond-billmason-wood.jpg1986-Bond-BillMason-WoodWorld silver medallists (from left) Gill Bond, coach Bill Mason, Carrie Wood. (Photo: Carrie Collerton's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/1986-photo-finish2.jpg1986-Photo-finish2The photo finish for silver-bronze. (Photo: Carrie Collerton's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/1986-happy-lwt2x-cropped-e1535561452650.jpg1986-happy-lwt2x-croppedhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/1986-commonwealthgames-oxforduni-freckleton-bonner-reid-treweek-bonner-simpson-e1534436631780.jpg1986-CommonwealthGames-OxfordUni-Freckleton-Bonner-Reid-Treweek-Bonner-SimpsonSix members of different home nations teams had recently been at Oxford University together. From left: Fiona Freckleton (Scotland), Ali Bonner and Tish Reid (England), Jo Treweek (Wales), Jo Gough (England), Morag Simpson (Scotland).https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/com-wealth-row-badge.jpgPhoto © Katie Ball.https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/wom-pair-com-w-games.jpgFlo Johnston (left) and Pauline Bird: Commonwealth Games silver medallists. (Photo: Katie Ball's personal collection.)2021-01-16T15:40:15+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/2021/01/03/new-how-gb-women-won-their-first-olympic-rowing-medal-in-2000/2021-01-07T17:21:43+00:00monthlyhttps://rowingstory.com/people/miriam-taylor/2021-01-03T10:31:11+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/people/tessa-millar/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/tessa-millar-at-nottingham.jpgTessa at Nottinghamshire International Regatta in 1984. (Photo: Tessa Millr's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/talbot-cox-millar-genchi-prob-nir-84-cropped.jpgTessa Millar (left) and Jean Genchi with cox Kathy Talbot at NIR in 1984. (Photo: Tessa Millar's personal collection.)2020-12-22T14:05:41+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/2020/10/29/new-all-sorts-of-things-go-wrong-in-1999/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/img_8105-e1603990215892.jpgIMG_81052020-10-29T16:59:10+00:00monthlyhttps://rowingstory.com/about/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/20161027_152558.jpg20161027_152558https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/hss.jpghss2020-10-05T08:03:28+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/2019/05/29/new-videos-from-the-1970s-and-1990s/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/film-clipart.jpgfilm-clipartfilm clipart2020-09-15T14:30:26+00:00monthlyhttps://rowingstory.com/2017/05/15/why-the-east-germans-were-so-good-at-rowing/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1968-sports-in-the-gdr_cropped.jpg1968-Sports in the GDR_cropped2020-09-10T14:08:46+00:00monthlyhttps://rowingstory.com/2020/05/28/1997-the-long-awaited-gb-womens-first-openweight-gold-medal/2020-09-10T12:06:49+00:00monthlyhttps://rowingstory.com/2017/06/13/meet-the-men-behind-two-of-the-hwr-trophies/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/frank-v-harry-trophy-2.jpgFrank V Harry Trophy 2https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/frank-v-harry-trophy.jpgFrank V Harry Trophy2020-09-10T12:05:28+00:00monthlyhttps://rowingstory.com/people/christine-van-der-mees/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/1974-quad-nat-champs.jpg1974-quad Nat Champshttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/1974-4-win-at-nat-champs.jpg1974 4+ win at Nat Champshttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/1973-nat-champs-winner-large.jpg1973 Nat Champs winner - largehttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/coxing-german-mens-pair-berlin-1974-b.jpgcoxing german mens pair Berlin 1974 bhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/1974-karen-and-christine-peer.jpg1974-Karen and Christine Peerhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/1960-joan-filkins-and-christine-dennis-large.jpg1960 Joan Filkins and Christine Dennis large2020-09-10T12:01:48+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/people/diana-bishop/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img532.jpgimg532https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1976-4-fours-head-winners-dink-8-weeks-pregnant.jpg1976 4+ Fours Head winners Dink 8 weeks pregnanthttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/rowingdb001.jpgrowingdb001https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/p1124029.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/rowingdb005.jpgrowingdb005https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/1976-four-cropped.jpg1976 four - cropped2020-09-10T11:59:57+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/people/maggie-phillips/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/maggie-phillips-c-john-shore.jpgMaggie Phillips (c) John Shorehttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/2012-small-and-cropped.jpg2012-small and croppedhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/1974-maggie-lambourn-at-oxford-city-regatta-abingdon-herald.jpg1974-Maggie Lambourn at Oxford City Regatta-Abingdon Heraldhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/1968-abingdon-rc-ml-is-blond-at-front-year-of-first-win-as-junior.jpg1968-Abingdon RC ML is blond at front - year of first win as Juniorhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/1974-coxed-four-cropped.jpg1974-coxed four-cropped2020-09-10T11:56:47+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/people/mary-mcleannan/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1954-mmsailing.jpg1954-MMsailingSailing in Friesland, September 1954 (Photo: Mary McLeannan's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1954-mm-with-2-dutch-women.jpg1954-MM with 2 Dutch womenMary (centre) with Dutch friends. (Photo: Mary McLeannan's personal collection).https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1953-marymcleannan-capri-1.jpg1953-MaryMcLeannan-CapriMary in Capri, July 1953. (Photo: Mary McLeannan's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1952-ullswater-mary-and-mary-e1572265429256.jpg1952-Ullswater-Mary-and-MaryOn Ullswater. (Photo: Mary McLeannan's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1952-stives-mary-and-mary-1.jpg1952-StIves-Mary-and-MaryMary (right) demonstrating good rowing technique with the little finger of her right hand hooked over the end of her blade while paddling in a dinghy with her friend Mary in St Ives. (Photo: Mary McLeannan's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1953-uclhwbc-c-dailypress-1-crppped-e1572264310361.jpg1953-UCLHWBC (c) Dailypress 1-crpppedhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/ulwbc-c-associated-newspapers-ltd.jpgULWBC (c) Associated Newspapers LtdThe ULWBC 1st VIII in late 1953, Rowers from left: Barbara Philipson, Gill Perry, Frances Bigg, Alfreda Dannell, Audrey Swift, Mary McLeannan, K Phipps, Mavis Hammond.https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1952-ucl-w-1st-viii-c-dailypress.jpg1952-UCL W 1st VIII (c) DailypressUniversity College and Hospital Women's BC 1st VIII 1952. From left: Helen Muir (cox), Gwynneth Edmunds (stoke), Hilary Richards, Irene Winstanley, Alison Parker, Helen Brown, Mary McLeannan, Doreen Whitbread, Elizabeth Rodger.https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1953-uclhwbc-c-dailypress-2.jpg1953-UCLHWBC (c) Dailypress 2The wider UCL women's boat club. Mary is between the two women standing up at the back, wearing a college scarf. (Photo © Dailypress.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1953-mar-univ-coll-and-hospital-wbc-1st-viii-c-dailypress.jpg1953-Mar Univ Coll and Hospital WBC 1st VIII (c) DailypressUniversity College and Hospital Women's Boat Club 1st VIII, March 1953. From left: Elizabeth Rodger, Irene Winstanley, Deirdre Hillm Doreen Whitbread, Mary McLeannan, Annie Meyerhoff, Hilary Richards, Margaret Taylor (stroke), Helen Muir (cox). (Photo © Dailypress.)2020-09-10T10:18:23+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/people/sue-smith/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/1986-mds.jpg1986-MdSPhoto: Sue Hastings' personal collection.https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/1986-mds-racing.jpg1986-MdS racingPhoto: Sue Hastings' personal collection.https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/rimg0353.jpgRIMG0353Racing Princeton at Henley Royal Regatta as juniors. (Photo: Sue Hastings' personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/rimg0357.jpgRIMG0357Sue stroking her Abingdon crew at the Head of the River Fours. (Photo: Sue Hastings' personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/rimg0356.jpgRIMG0356Photo: Sue Hastings' personal collection..https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/rimg0362.jpgSue sculling, having upgraded her racing kit from dungarees to a much-worn 'Susie' t-shirt. (Photo: Sue Hastings' personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/rimg0367.jpgRIMG0367Happy birthday, Sue! (Photo: Sue Hastings' personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/img-20191030-wa0019.jpgWell done to Reading Amateur regatta for rewarding coaches too! (Photo: Sue Hastings' personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/rimg0321.jpgRIMG0321Smiling through the rain on the sponsored row. (Photo: Sue Hastings' personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/2005-wehorr.jpg2005-WEHORRSue at 2 with her Olympic team-mates Tish Reid (1992) at 4, Kate Grose at 5 (1988 and 1992) and Flo Johnston (1988) at 7. Pauline Bird (who rowed in the 1976 and 1980 Olympic Games is at 3). 2020-08-26T11:48:01+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/people/katie-ball/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/k-ball-vs-s-price.jpgK Ball vs S PriceKatie Ball (furthest from the camera) just beating Stephanie Price in the Women's Singles on the Saturday of Nottinghamshire International Regatta in 1980. (Photo: Katie Ball's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/jun-single-scull-katie-ball1.jpgGB junior single sculler Katie Ball on the river at Broxbourne. (Photo: Katie Ball's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/katie-ball.jpgKatie (waving) at the informal opening ceremony some of the GB team put on at the Santa Barbara athlete's village in 1984 because they couldn't attend the real one as their first race was the next day. (Photo: Jean Genchi's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/from-fb.jpgKatie and her dad at Broxbourne RC in 2018. (Photo: Katie Ball's personal collection.)2020-08-26T11:28:24+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/people/alicia-arthur/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/alicia-recently-cropped.jpgAlicia recently - croppedhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1960-coxed-four-and-reserve-crew-cropped.jpg1960 coxed four and reserve crew-croppedhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1966-from-london-transport-in-house-magazine-cropped.jpg1966-from London transport in-house magazine-croppedhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1979-21-23-sep-fisa-masters-nottingham-pauline-rayner-str-alicia-jill-officer-shirley-ford-lesley-bourne-cx-won.jpg1979 21-23 Sep FISA Masters Nottingham Pauline Rayner str-Alicia-Jill Officer-Shirley Ford-Lesley Bourne cx WONhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1960-prob-west-end-bh-tank-alicia-bow-widge-sells-2-betty-millward-and-unknown.jpg1960 (prob) West End BH Tank - Alicia bow, Widge Sells 2, Betty Millward and unknown2020-08-14T07:47:45+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/people/daphne-byron/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/daphne-byron-october-2016-img_4290.jpgDaphne Byron October 2016 - IMG_4290And in 2017https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/daphne-byron-2-001.jpgDaphne Byron - 2 001Daphne in the early 1960shttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1962-july-practice-start-at-chiswick-uu-viii.jpg1962 July practice start at Chiswick UU VIIIhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/university-of-southampton-womens-rowing-club-1961-001.jpgUniversity of Southampton women's rowing club 1961 001https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/uk-womens-eight-berlin-1962-001-cropped.jpgUK Women's Eight Berlin 1962 001-cropped2020-08-06T09:26:50+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/2020/07/16/rowing-story-now-available-as-podcasts/2020-07-16T08:19:10+00:00monthlyhttps://rowingstory.com/stuff/rowing-story-podcasts/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/rimg0042-e1594386281383.jpg2020-07-10T13:05:46+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/people/christine-davies/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/1979-fisa-vets-nottm-helen-laverick-christine-davies-elaine-laverick-penny-haslam-jean-rankine-e1576586301280.jpg1979 FISA Vets Nottm Helen Laverick-Christine Davies-Elaine Laverick-Penny Haslam-Jean RankineChristine at stroke on the medal presentation raft at the FISA Veterans Regatta in Nottingham in 1979 with Helen Lackerick (cox), Elaine Laverick (3), Penny Haslam (2) and Jean Rankine (bow). (Photo: Jean Rankine's personal collection).https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/p2204232.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/christine-davies-at-staines.jpgChristine Davies at Staineshttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/1976-nat-champs-darling-christine-davies.jpg1976 Nat Champs Darling-Christine Davieshttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/1970-tata-2-larger-cropped.jpg1970 Tata 2 larger-cropped2020-07-10T11:48:53+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/people/dorothea-cockett/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/uu-four-a-bit-later-in-life.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/p1054010.jpgWinner's medalhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/p1054009.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAComemorative plaque given to all participants.https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1959-uu-serpentine-four.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1958-uu-eight-serpentine.jpgUU eighthttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1957-dorothea-newman-and-a-russian.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA2020-06-25T13:17:13+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/2020/06/19/hwr-and-the-gb-womens-rowing-team/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/1996-alison-mowbray-hwr-george-innes-cup.jpg1996 Alison Mowbray HWR George Innes CupFuture 2004 Olympic slver medallist Alison Mowbray, the winner of the George Innes Cup (and a large punnet of strawberries) for Elite Single Sculls in 1996. (Photo © John Shore.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/hwr-e1592321265779.jpgHWRhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/1988-hwr-raft-frogman.jpg1988 HWR raft frogmanA frogman is in attendance at the rafts as the 1988 GB eight (which ultimately wasn;t selectd to go to the Olympics that year) goes out to race. (Photo: Sally Thomas's personal collection.)2020-06-19T09:24:32+00:00monthlyhttps://rowingstory.com/people/annamarie-phelps/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/1996-training-lake-lanier-2.jpg1996-training-Lake Lanier 2Training in Atlanta. (Photo: Annamarie Phelps' personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/1996-training-at-lake-lanier-.jpg1996-training at Lake LanierTraining in Atlanta: Annamarie at bow. (Photo: Annamarie Phelps' personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/wehorr2015.jpgWEHORR2015Annamarie at 5 in a Masters crew containing other former GB internationals Jackie Darling (bow), Pauline Rayner (2) and Pauline Peel (6). The author is coxing. https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/1994-winners5.jpg1994-winners51994. (Photo: Annamarie Dryden's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/1993-winners.jpg1993-winners1993. (Photo: Alison Purnell's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/img390.jpgimg3901992. (Photo: Claire Rimmer's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/pimg371.jpgpimg3711991. (Photo: Claire Rimmer's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/1990-natchamps-4-.jpg1990-NatChamps-4-From left: Coach Richard Tinkler. Sarah Kell, Christine Brown, Annamarie, Susan Gwynne-Timothy. (Photo: Annamarie Phelps' personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/1986-lents-annamarie-at-6.jpg1986-Lents Annamarie at 6Annamarie at 6 in the Lady Margaret BC women's eight in Lents, 1986. (Photo: Annamarie Phelps' persona collection.)2020-06-16T13:43:43+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/2020/06/11/new-1998-and-two-golds-for-the-first-time/2020-06-11T11:31:02+00:00monthlyhttps://rowingstory.com/people/barbara-benzing/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/first-race.jpghttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/p2214291.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1979-fisa-masters1.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA2020-06-08T08:13:02+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/2020/05/14/new-rowing-biography-annamarie-phelps/2020-05-29T10:27:28+00:00monthlyhttps://rowingstory.com/2020/05/21/new-rowing-biography-trisha-corless/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/imgp0875b-e1588683217944.jpg2020-05-05T13:11:47+00:00monthlyhttps://rowingstory.com/people/trisha-corless/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/imgp1188-e1587976862260.jpgTraining in an OC1, an ocean version of an O1. (Photo: Trisha Corless's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/img_3772.jpgIMG_3772https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/img_3770.jpgPhoto: Trisha Corless's personal collection.https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/img_8910.jpgAnother 'now you see them, now you don't' moment. (Photo: Trisha Corless's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/img_8808.jpgBIg waves in Hawaii! Trisha is at the front of the boat. (Photo: Trisha Corless's personal collection.) https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/1996-presentation-e1587290137385.jpg1996 presentationStill from a video in Tonmy Reynolds' personal collectionhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/rimg6070-e1587287637914.jpgRIMG6070Photo: Trisha Corless's personal collection.2020-05-05T13:05:19+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/2020/05/07/new-rowing-biography-alison-wilma-brownless/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/1993-crew-and-coach-e1588585028881.jpg1993-crew and coachPhoto: Alison Purnell's personal collection2020-05-04T09:42:52+00:00monthlyhttps://rowingstory.com/people/pauline-janson/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/2017-regatta.jpg2017 regattaPresidents get the best jobs at regattas: Pauline presenting the prizes at the reinstated Lancaster Regatta in 2017. (Photo: Lancaster John O'Gaunt RC via Pauline Janson.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/1982-pageant-reunion-img_1354.jpg1982 Pageant Reunion IMG_1354The 1982 Pageant crew in 2017. (Photo: Pauline Janson's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/1982-pageant-img_1355.jpg1982 Pageant IMG_1355The Pageant crew. From leftL: Neil Wigglesworth, Pauline Janson, Mike Frith, Colin McDermid and Ken Taylor. (Photo: Pauline Janson's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/1982-pageant-img_1356.jpg1982 Pageant IMG_1356John O'Gaunt at the 1982 ARA Centenary Pageant. (Photo: Pauline Janson's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/1977-or-8-oxford-summer-vllls-st-hildas-college-first-vlll-with-me-at-stroke.png1977 or 8 Oxford Summer Vllls - St Hilda's College first Vlll with me at strokePauline stroking the St Hilda's first crew in Summer Eights. (Photo: Pauline Janson's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/1977-or-8-oxford-summer-eights.png1977 or 8 - Oxford Summer eightsPauline at stroke on the 'bung line' in Summer Eights. (Photo: Pauline Janson's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/1980-pauline-j.jpg1979 Pauline JansonPauline Janson with Bridget Buckley behind her in the 1979 Blue Boat. (Photo: Pauline Janson's personal collection.)2020-05-04T07:58:14+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/people/tonia-williams/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/img382a.jpgimg382aBill, Annamarie, Wilma and Tonia have a spot of lunch between outings. (Photo © Claire Rimmer.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/1993-crew-and-coach-e1568807447282.jpg1993-crew and coachWilma, Tonia, Bill Mason, Annamarie and Jane after winning gold at the World Championships in 1993. (Photo: Alison Purnell's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/medals-e1568806682243.jpgmedalsThe medals Tonia Designed for the Sacred Heart College Christmas Regatta.https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/267348_125868827498637_880888_n-e1568807765826.jpg267348_125868827498637_880888_nTonia (left) and her former NCRA clubmate Rachel Stanhope (née Hirst) celebrating the launch of O4rsom Art at HRR in 2013. (Photo: Tonia Williams' personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/1995-nat-champs-rimg6057-e1568803680126.jpg1995 Nat Champs RIMG6057From left: Lucy Hart, Rowan Carroll, Tonia Williams and Trisha Corless after winning openweight quads at the 1995 National Championships. (Photo: Trisha Corless's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/1993-rimg5963-cropped.jpgPhoto: Annamarie Phelps' personal collection.2020-05-02T14:55:51+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/people/alison-wilma-brownless/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/1991-vienna9.jpg1991-Vienna9The GB four (nearest the camera), win the silver medal at Wilma's first World Rowing Championships (Photo: Annamarie Phelps' personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/1996-cjohn-shore-rimg5952.jpg1996-(c)John Shore-RIMG59521996. (Photo © John Shore.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/rimg5843.jpgMoore Stephens generously sponsored Wilma's crews, making major contributions towards new boats. (Photo: Alison Purnell's personal collection.)2020-05-02T14:20:31+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/2020/05/01/gb-womens-rowing-firsts/2020-05-01T09:03:09+00:00monthlyhttps://rowingstory.com/2017/06/07/where-do-women-row/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/p10160548.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA2020-04-28T12:28:47+00:00monthlyhttps://rowingstory.com/2020/04/16/in-memoriam-ann-sayer/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/1965-jul-mac-veronica-ann-kathleen-at-barnes.jpg1965 Jul Mac-Veronica-Ann-Kathleen at BarnesFun by the river with UU friends. From left: Margaret 'Mac' McKendrick, Veronica Gillett, Ann, and Kathlene Henderson. (Photo: Ann Sayer's personal collectio.)2020-04-28T08:45:07+00:00monthlyhttps://rowingstory.com/2020/04/24/new-rowing-biography-ali-gill/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/1996-opening-2-e1586247688647.jpg1996-opening-2From left: Jo Turvey, Kate Pollitt, Dot Blackie, Ali Gill, Lisa Eyre at the 1996 Olympic Games opening ceremony. (Photo: Dorothy Roberts' personal collection.)2020-04-24T07:55:26+00:00monthlyhttps://rowingstory.com/people/ann-sayer/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1968-boston-marathon-pennant.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/ann-sayer-2016.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img5601.jpgimg560Ann with Norris McWhirter (founder of Guinness World Records) at the launch of The Guinness Book of Records 1996 in which Ann featured as the oldest British female athlete after she'd competed in a 200km race in France in 1994 aged 57. (Photo: Ann Sayer's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1956-bedford-college.jpg1956 Bedford Collegehttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1962-ann-sayer-and-daphne-lane-copyright-photonews-ltd-4400-9.jpg1962 Ann Sayer and Daphne Lane Copyright Photonews Ltd 4400-9https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1962-ewrc-viii-bow-6-cropped.jpg1962 EWRC VIII bow 6 - cropped2020-04-20T11:51:58+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/stuff/united-universities-womens-boat-club/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/1960-uu-map.jpgA map drawn by Frances Bigg showing where the 1960 United Universities WBC VIII lived, and demonstrating the logistical challenges they had in training together. (Photo © Helena Smalman-Smith.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/1960-viii-reunion-in-1996.jpg1960 VIII reunion in 1996https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/uu-mug-cropped.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/uu-blade-cropped1.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA2020-04-16T15:37:05+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/year-by-year/1976-2/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/wright-cx-webb-grove-bird-clugston-i-think.jpgWright (cx) Webb-Grove-Bird-ClugstonFrom left: Pauline Wright, Gill Webb, Clare Grove. Pauline Bird and Rosie Clugston training in the four before Dink replaced Rosie. (Photo: Gill Parker's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/penny-black-boat-naming.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1976-course-with-geodesic-dome.jpg1976 Course with geodesic domehttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img559.jpgimg559https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1976-ratzeburg-4-going-out-to-race.jpg1976 Ratzeburg 4+ going out to racehttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1976-beryl-clare-pp-at-niagara.jpg1976 Beryl-Clare-PP at Niagarahttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1976-4-sitting-about.jpg1976 4+ sitting abouthttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1976-opening-ceremony-preparations-1.jpg1976 opening ceremony preparations 1https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1976-opening-ceremony-hrh-and-webby.jpg1976 opening ceremony HRH and Webbyhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1976-training-camp-pp-clare-dink-pw.jpg1976 Training camp PP-Clare-Dink-PW2020-04-16T15:26:48+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/2020/04/17/new-rowing-biography-sue-hastings/2020-04-15T14:21:27+00:00monthlyhttps://rowingstory.com/2020/04/09/new-rowing-biography-sue-appelboom/2020-04-09T07:54:07+00:00monthlyhttps://rowingstory.com/2020/04/03/new-olympic-highs-and-lows-in-1996/2020-04-03T08:57:55+00:00monthlyhttps://rowingstory.com/2020/03/27/gb-women-oxford-cambridge-rowing-blues/2020-03-26T17:38:49+00:00monthlyhttps://rowingstory.com/people/claire-davies/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/ulwbc-wehorr-cjohn-shore-.jpgULWBC-WEHORR-(c)John-ShoreClaire at 7 in the ULWBC first eight. (Photo © John Shore.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/img366a.jpgThe 1989 GB JW 4-. From left: Helen Bowsher, Sarah Morduant, CD Riches, Angeselle Galpin, Claire Davies. (Photo: Claire Rimmer's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/img379.jpgPost-Worlds tourism. (Photo: Claire Rimmer's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/img377.jpgTraining. (Photo: Claire Rimmer's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/1999-world-masters.jpg1999-World MastersClaire at stroke in the mums and daughters Royal Chester RC four. (Photo: Claire Rimmer's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/1995-london-marathon.jpg1995 London MarathonSarah (left) and Claire look a lot happer about finishing in under 4 hours than the runner just ahead of them. (Photo: Claire Rimmer's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/img355.jpgimg355Claire was proud both of the purple and the red white and blue: receiving an award at Royal Chester RC. (Photo: Claire Rimmer's personal collection)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/img351.jpgimg351Happiness in Vienna. (Photo: Claire Rimmer's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/cecile-and-claire.jpgCecile and ClaireCecile and Claire. (Photo: Claire Rimmer's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/1992-with-medals-cropped-e1560262271730.jpg1992-with medals-croppedPhoto: Annamarie Phelps' personal collection2020-03-18T09:22:54+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/people/ali-gill/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/1996-opening-2.jpg1996-opening-2From left: Jo Turvey. Kate Pollitt, Dot Blackie, Ali and Lisa Eyre at the opening ceremony in Atlanta. (Photo: Dorothy Roberts' personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/1996-aligill.jpg1996-AliGillIn Atlanta, after the racing finished. (Photo: Dorothy Roberts' personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/ali-gill-girls-in-pearls-c-john-shore.jpgAli Gill - Girls in Pearls (c) John ShoreAli in her Barcelona Opening Ceremony uniform. (Photo © John Shore.)2020-03-17T19:16:11+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/year-by-year/1984-fisa-championships-for-lightweights/2020-03-10T16:59:44+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/2020/03/05/racing-the-womens-head-at-80/2020-03-05T08:48:04+00:00monthlyhttps://rowingstory.com/2020/03/20/new-rowing-biography-irene-forey/2020-03-02T10:36:16+00:00monthlyhttps://rowingstory.com/2020/03/13/new-1995-the-year-of-the-game-changing-sponsorship/2020-03-02T10:22:43+00:00monthlyhttps://rowingstory.com/2020/02/28/new-1994-and-tonia-williams-biography/2020-02-26T12:22:58+00:00monthlyhttps://rowingstory.com/people/irene-helps/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/irene-and-pam_macon-1951-small-1-e1582531100940.jpgIrene and Pam_Macon 1951 small2020-02-25T16:04:42+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/people/kate-grose/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/kate-by-flo.jpgkate-by-floA contemporary-style portrait which perfectly captures Kate, painted by her artist crewmate Flo. (© Fiona Land.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/wehorr2014b-e1546879448875.jpgwehorr2014bKate at 5 races with Pauline Rayner at 2. (Photo © JET Photographic.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1988-4-training-at-molesey-cropped.jpg1988 4+ training at molesey-croppedPhoto: Fiona Land's personal collection.https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1988-opening-ceremony-kate-grose.jpg1988 opening ceremony kate groseKate at the opening ceremony for the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul. (Photo © Fiona Land.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1984-cuwbc-boat-race-c-john-shore.jpg1984-cuwbc-boat race (c) john shoreKate at 4 in the 1984 Cambridge Women's Blue Boat. (Photo© John Shore.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/rimg3709.jpgKate rowing at bow for her college four. (Photo: Kate Grose's personal collection.)2020-02-16T16:01:50+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/people/jane-cross/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/p1018312.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERASelected for the FISA Junior Championships in 1979https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/p1018390.jpgFISA Junior Championships 1979 participant's medalhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/1981-nat-champs.jpgJane at the National Championships in 1981https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/1980-suit.jpg1980-suitJane in her official 1980 Olympic suit.https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/1980-participant-badge.jpgJane's 1980 Olympic Games official participant's badge.https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/p1018322.jpgThe WLARC Junior four celebrate winning the Surrey Sports Awards. From left: Andrea Jones, Jane Cross, Jo Toch, Kingston RC oarsman Tim Crooks, Kate Panter, Belinda Holmes. (Photo: Jane Cross's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/1985-nat-champs-bronze-anna-page.jpgAnna (left) and Jane at the National Championships in 1984. (Photo: Jane Cross's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/1984-hir-winners-and-club-champions-in-pairs.jpgAnna (left) and Jane: 1984 Club Champions and England 2-. (Photo: Jane Cross's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/1979-august-for-citylink.jpgThe 1979 GB Junior Women's Four from WLARC were sponsored by CityLink for whom this publicity photo was taken. From left: Belinda Holmes, Jane Cross, Andrea Jones, John Biddle, Kate Panter, Jo Toch. (Photo: Jane Cross's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/jo-and-jane-racing-pair.jpgJo Toch (left) and Jane Cross. (Photo (Jane Cross's personal collection.)2020-02-16T14:25:48+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/people/judith-burne/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/2017-bled-photo-naomi-maybe.jpg2017 Bled - photo Naomi maybeJudith (second from the right) on the presentation raft in Bled 2017 with fellow GB internationals Miriam Luke and Helen Mangan, and crew mates from UTRC, City of Sheffield and Bedford.https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/supersticks2.jpgFrom left: Alexa Forbes, Gill Hodges, Lin Clark and Judith with their Commonwealth Games gold medals and red roses given to them by their coach, Jim Clark. (Photo: Lin Clark's personal collection.)2020-02-16T12:00:00+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/2020/01/31/new-biography-claire-davies/2020-01-20T21:20:20+00:00monthlyhttps://rowingstory.com/2020/01/24/new-biography-suzanne-kirk/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/1988-sue-smith-suzanne-kirk-ron-needs-squad-training-day-on-tideway-e1579553436971.jpgSuzanne Kirk (bow) and Sue Smth. with coach Ron Needs (c) John Shore.2020-01-20T21:05:52+00:00monthlyhttps://rowingstory.com/people/margaret-gladden/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/1964-ul-four-at-wlarc-regatta.jpg1964 UL four at WLARC RegattaThe 1964 ULWBC four at Weybridge Ladies Ragetta. (Photo: Christine Davies' personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/5.-1964-ul-eight-stern-four-became-the-four.jpg5. 1964 UL eight - stern four became the fourThe 1964 ULWBC eight with Margaret at stroke. (Photo: Christine Davies' personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/1969-eric-caldwell-and-margaret-gladden.jpg1969 Eric Caldwell and Margaret GladdenEric Caldwell and Margaret Gladden. (Photo: Unidentified newspaper clip.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/1965-sculing-championships-e1576591548914.jpg1965 sculing championshipsMargaret photographed for a newspaper in advance of the 1965 Women's Amateur owih Council Sculling Championships in which she lost by 10 lengths.https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/1965-boston-marathon.jpg1965-Boston MarathonBoston Marathon 1965. (Photo: Jean Rankines personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/1965-boston-marathon-end.jpg1965-Boston Marathon-endMargaret (at stroke) and Jean are pulled in at the end of the Boston Marathon in 1965. (Photo: Jean Rankine's personal collection).https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/rimg0379-e1576422071959.jpg2020-01-12T22:30:11+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/2020/01/11/new-biography-margaret-gladden/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/1969-eric-caldwell-and-margaret-gladden-e1578757867850.jpg1969 Eric Caldwell and Margaret Gladden2020-09-17T13:39:44+00:00monthlyhttps://rowingstory.com/people/penny-vincent-sweet/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/1980-2010-penelope.jpgPenny Sweet at a GB reunion in 2010. (Photo: Penny Vincent-Sweet's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/boat-naming-raven-flight-copie.jpgBoat naming and raven flightPenny stroking the just-named Penny Sweet that went Head of the River in Mays in 2013. (Photo: Penny Vincent-Sweet's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/clare-head-of-river-1979-copie.jpgClare Head of River 1979Penny (at stroke) celebrating having gone Head of the River with Clare College in 1979. (Photo: Penny Vincent Sweet's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/boat-naming-clare-2011-cropped.jpgBoat naming Clare 2011Penny Sweet at her boat naming at Clare College, Cambridge in 2011. (Photo © Penny Vincent-Sweet.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/jph-edith-farid-penny-2014.jpgPenny (at stroke) and her husband (at bow) sculling with her club on the Isère near her home in Grenoble. (Photo © Penny Vincent-Sweet.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/penny-sweet.jpgPenny SweetPenny recently. (Photo: Penny Vincent-Sweet's personal collection.)2020-01-02T22:05:59+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/people/frances-bigg/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/p1018038.jpgPin swapping was as popular in the 1950s and 1960s as it is at international regattas today. Frances's collection includes badges from Denmark, Norway, Russia, Finland, Czechoslovakia as well as a Russian 1 Kopek coin.https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/1956-skiff-club.jpgThe presentation at the Skiff Championships remains formal to this day, but standards were much, much higher in 1956. (Unidentified newspaper clip from Frances Bigg's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/1956-frances-bigg-and-david-speyer-at-tvsc.jpgFrances and David Speyer losing a race at a Thames Valley Skiff Club regatta in 1956. (Photo: Frances Bigg's personal collection)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/1955-junior-sculls-wlarc-regatta.jpg1955-Junior Sculls WLARC regattaFrances won Junior Sculls at Weybridge Ladies ARC Regatta in 1955, where she beat Iris Simpson of Stuart Ladies (who won bronze in the coxed four at the 1954 Women's European Rowing Championships) easily. (Photo: Frances Bigg's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/frances2016.jpgFrances2016Frances at home in 2016. (Photo © Malcolm Bigg.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/frances-bigg.jpgFrances in the 1960s. (Photo: Francs Bigg's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/1964-frank-harry-and-frances-bigg.jpgThe eight's coach Frank Harry and Frances in discussion in Amsterdam in 1964. (Photo: Frances Bigg's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/1961-thomi-keller.jpgThomi Keller's appreciation of Mrs Bigg's cake was recorded in Frances's scrapbook.https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/1953-ulwbc.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/1952-ulwbc.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA2020-01-01T21:33:33+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/year-by-year/1970-2/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1970-tata-1.jpg1970 Tata 1https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1970-team-in-tata.jpg1970 team in Tatahttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/p1014586-boatnamingjpg.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1970-tata-2-larger.jpg1970 Tata 2 largerhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1970-waiting-for-opening-ceremony-march-for-featured-image1.jpg1970 waiting for opening ceremony march-for featured imagehttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/p2204214.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1970-badge.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA2020-01-01T18:41:45+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/people/rosie-mayglothling/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/rowing-the-skills-of-the-game.jpgRowing-The skills of the gamehttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/img330.jpgimg330https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/1994-rosie-and-elliott-aged-6-weeks-in-indianapolis.jpgRosie with her third son, aged six weeks, at the World Championships in 1994. (Photo: Rosie Mayglothling's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/1986-coaching-course-in-hk.jpgThe Hong Kong coaches were clearly 'big fans' [pun intended - Ed.] of Rose's teaching. (Photo: Rosie Mayglothling's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/1981-blue-peter-cnv00007.jpgRosie's mum took this photo of her daughter's appearance on TV. (Photo: Rosie Mayglothling's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/p1017128.jpgRosie and Simon Sharp get ready to take past in the row-past of former Champions at the Skiff Championships in 2017. (Photo © Helena Smalman-Smith.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/1986-maybe-sort-of-era-meeting-princess-anne.jpgAt the World Championships in Nottingham in 1986. (Photo: Rosie Mayglothling's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/1983-prob-worlds-asst-team-mgr-c-john-shore-e1516709300511.jpgRosie at a Team Managers' meeting at the World Championships in 1983. (Photo © John Shore.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/1978-nat-champs-rosie-bronze-sue-in-background-silver-e1516707352676.jpgRosie being presented with her bronze medal at the National Championships in 1978. (Photo: Rosie Mayglothling's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/1978-nat-champs-gold-zarach-bjones-sue-sprice-rosie.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA2019-12-28T18:01:48+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/year-by-year/1972-2/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1972-drug-test.jpg1972 drug test2019-12-21T10:03:06+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/year-by-year/1971-2/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1971-press-badge.jpeg1971 press badgehttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/p2204208.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/p2204205.jpgSouvenir glassesWomen's European Rowing Championships 19712019-12-21T09:58:51+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/year-by-year/1969-2/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/1969-ewrc-repechage-2-e1576603083497.jpg1969-EWRC-repechage-2The first stroke of the repechage. Margaret is in lane 2. (Photo from the Kä rtner Tageszeitung.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1969-press-badge.jpeg1969 press badgehttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1969-programme.jpg1969 programme2019-12-21T09:56:41+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/year-by-year/1966-2/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/p1014579-cropped.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1966-bob-dowson-and-bill-peer.jpg1966 Bob Dowson and Bill Peerhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1966-bill-peer-coach-ellis-innes-meikle-woodward-arthur-austin.jpg1966-Bill Peer Coach-Ellis-Innes-Meikle-Woodward-Arthur-Austinhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1966-blades-den-rus-gbr-cze1.jpg1966 blades DEN-RUS-GBR-CZEhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1966-8o-with-bob-dowson-and-john-cork1.jpg1966 8o with Bob Dowson and John Corkhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1966-amsterdam-gb-in-lane-1-furthest-from-camers-cropped.jpg1966 Amsterdam - GB in Lane 1 furthest from camers - croppedhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1966-8o-innes-austin-4-rosenthal-2-meikle-6-hall-s-woodward5-steckler-3-arthur-7-skegsb-cropped.jpg1966 8o Innes-Austin (4)-Rosenthal (2)-Meikle (6)-Hall (S)-Woodward(5)-Steckler (3)-Arthur (7)-Skegs(B)-cropped2019-12-21T09:55:30+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/year-by-year/1973-2/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1973-badge.jpeg1973 badge2019-12-17T12:14:10+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/people/liz-lorrimer/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/1973-nir-with-jean-rankine.jpg1973-NIR with Jean RankineLiz (stroke) and Jean (bow) in Lane 1. (Photo: Jean Rankine's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/1973-nir-with-jean-rankine-photo-c-rsclare.jpg1973-NIR with Jean Rankine photo (c) R&SClare2x winners: Liz (stroke) and Jean (bow). (Photo © R&S Clare.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/img_0801.jpgIMG_0801https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/2017-roll-of-honour.jpg2017 Roll of Honourhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1973-being-presented-with-chuter-salver.jpg1973 - being presented with Chuter SalverLiz Lorrimer at Nottinghamshire International in 1973. (Photo: Liz Lorrimer's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1974-coxed-quad-cropped1.jpg1974-coxed quad-cropped2019-12-16T20:53:52+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/year-by-year/1974-2/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/1974-nir.jpg1974-NIRThe GB four is second from the top of this photo (in lane 2), St George's are in Lane 4 and Thames RC are nearest the camera. (Photo: Jaean Rankine's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1974-monti-clark-nat-champs-gold-cslrc.jpg1974-Monti-Clark-Nat Champs gold CSLRChttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1974-nat-champs-4-with-medals.jpg1974-Nat Champs 4+ with medalshttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1974-4-ratzeburg.jpg1974-4+ Ratzeburghttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1974-british-quad-ratzeburg.jpg1974 British Quad Ratzeburghttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1974-four.jpg1974-Fourhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1974-lin-liz-monti.jpg1974-Lin-Liz Montihttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1974-coxed-four1.jpg1974-coxed fourhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1974-nat-champs-bird-and-darling-2nd-e-lester-presenting-medals.jpg1974-Nat Champs Bird and Darling 2nd E Lester presenting medals.https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1974-ann-cork.jpg1974-Ann Cork2019-12-16T11:44:42+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/year-by-year/1967-and-1968/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1967-press-badge.jpeg1967 press badge2019-12-02T10:01:38+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/people/caroline-lucas/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/1987-caroline-lucas-c-john-shore-cropped.jpg© John Shore.2019-11-20T18:07:12+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/people/fiona-land/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1983-anglo-french-thorpe-park.jpg1983-anglo-french thorpe parkFlo at the Anglo-French Match at Thorpe Park in 1983. (Photo: Fiona Land's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/katherinegrainger.jpgKatherineGraingerA portrait of Kath Grainger by Fiona Land. (© Fiona Land.https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/1986-2-celebrating-c-john-shore-cropped.jpg© John Shorehttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/1988-4-training-at-molesey-4.jpg1988 4+ training at Molesey 4Flo (left) training in the 1988 GB Olympic coxed four at Molesey. (Photo: Fiona Land's personal collection.)2019-11-12T21:45:25+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/2019/11/08/how-talking-about-rowing-at-work-led-me-to-mary-mcleannans-rowing-story/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/1951-christmas-uch-wbc-c-the-sport-and-central-press-agency-ltd-cropped.jpg1951-Christmas-UC&H WBC (c) The Sport and Central Press Agency Ltd-cropped© The Sport and Central Press Agenct Ltd2019-11-08T15:33:54+00:00monthlyhttps://rowingstory.com/year-by-year/1954-2/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1954-sunday-morning-at-the-bosban-man-at-4.jpg1954-Sunday morning at the bosban - man at 4A bit of fun after racing, and the surprising sight of a man in a women's eight: one of the male coaches is at 4, an sculler Pam Barber is at 6. (Photo: Mary McLeannan's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1954-pauline-grudgings-valerie-pope-roza-chumakova-cccp-shirley-campbell-crys-webb.jpg1954-Pauline Grudgings-Valerie Pope-Roza Chumakova (CCCP)-Shirley Campbell-Crys WebbFrom left: Pauline Grudgings, Valerie Pope, Russian sculler Roza Chumakova, Shirley Campbell, Crys Webb. (Photo: Mary McLeannan's persona collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1954-8-after-race-2.jpg1954-8 after race 2The eight after their race. (Photo: Mary McLeannan's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1954-may-civil-service-boathouse.jpg1954-May Civil Service BoathouseAt the Civil Service boathouse in May. (Photo: Mary McLeannan's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1954-02-c-associated-newspaper-ltd.jpg1954-02 (c) Associated Newspaper LtdAfter an outing in February. (Photo © Associated Newspaper Ltd.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/1953-dec-university-of-london-8s-trials-c-associated-newspapers.jpg1953-Dec University of London 8s trials (c) Associated NewspapersTwo eights head down from the University of London boathouse towards Chiswick Bridge during the trials. (Photo © Associated Press.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/605-green-william-hasted-with-england-lady-rowers-18-aug-1954.jpgThe eight ready to board the plan to Amsterdam. From left: Audrey Smith, Mary McLennan, Shirley Campbell, William Hasted Green (coach), Elizabeth Drummond, Dorothea Newman, Valerie Pope, Crys Webb, Rita Sheldrake, Hazel Freestone (Hon. Sec, WARA), Pauline Grudgings. (Photo: Patricia Hilbert's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1954-1-19d-p3294558-rita-walkerdine.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1952-3-45d-20170329_115718-pam-barber.jpg1952-3-45d 20170329_115718-Pam Barberhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1954-barges-brought-boats-to-bosbaan.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA2019-11-08T10:23:30+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/people/suzanne-kirk/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/1988-ron-needs-squad-training-day-on-tideway.jpgMy beautiful pictureSuzanne at bow with Sue Smith and coach Ron Needs at a women's squad training day on the Tideway in 1988. (Photo © John Shore.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/rimg6072.jpgSuzanne at 2 (second from the left), training in the heat in Varese just before the Barcelona Olympic Games. (Photo: Suzanne Mackenzie's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/w4-1-enhanced-e1555425700640.jpgW4- 1 enhanced© Maggie Phillips2019-11-02T16:40:51+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/2019/10/11/1993-at-last-a-sweep-gold-medal/2019-10-11T07:39:25+00:00monthlyhttps://rowingstory.com/people/fiona-freckleton/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/img598.jpgGuin (nearest the camera) and Fiona on the start at Henley Royal Regatta. (Photo: Guin Batten's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1994-commonwealth-bronze-i-think.jpg1994-commonwealth bronzeFiona's 1994 Commonwealth bronze medal. (Photo © Helena Smalman-Smith.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1991-sundaytimes-teamaward-with-marypeters.jpg1991-sundaytimes-teamaward-with-marypetersFiona (left) Mary Peters and Miriam at the Sunday Times Sportswoman of the Year Awards. (Photo: Fiona Watson's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1991-approachng-medal-raft-cropped.jpg1991-approachng medal raft-cropped2019-10-04T18:32:08+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/2019/09/30/why-rowings-history-belongs-to-you/2019-10-01T20:27:28+00:00monthlyhttps://rowingstory.com/people/sue-key/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_5930.jpgIMG_5930Sue racing at Henley Royal Regatta in 1993. (Photo: Sue Key's personal collection.)2019-09-27T14:53:03+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/2019/09/19/1992-best-olympic-results-but/2019-09-19T21:09:47+00:00monthlyhttps://rowingstory.com/people/lin-clark/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/img548-e1532001423737.jpgimg548https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/p1194090-e1532000543188.jpgLin's three major medals: World silver (Lt 4- 1986), World gold (Lt 2x 1985) and Commonwealth Gold (Lt 4- 1986). (Photo © Helena Smalman-Smith.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/img551.jpgLin training in Canada. (Photo: Lin Clark's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/1976-lin-beryl-csyd-burke-m53611-banner-e1536229781873.jpg1976-Lin Beryl (c)Syd Burke M53611-bannerBeryl Mitchell (left) and Lin Clark training in 1976. (Photo © Syd Burke.)2019-09-15T16:00:51+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/people/felicity-medinnis-leach/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1992-canal-du-midi-with-denise-gubbi-e1549028704847.jpg1992 Canal du Midi with Denise GubbiFelicity (left) training with her pairs partner from the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland, Denise Gubbi, on the Canal du Midi in France in 1992. (Photo: Felicity Medinnis-Leach's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/1990-felicity-and-helen-tasmania-3.jpg1990-Felicity and Helen Tasmania 3Felicity (right) and Helen Mangan at the World Championships on Lake Barrington in Tasmania in 1990. (Photo: Felicity Medinnis-Leach's personal collection.). https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/1990-helen-and-felicity-cropped-e1542371815431.jpg2019-09-13T14:49:31+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/people/tish-reid/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/w1x-2.jpgW1x 2Tish at the Barcelona Olympic Games in 1992. (Photo © Maggie Phillips.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/1990-tish-reid-racing-in-tasmania-cropped-e1543314232918.jpg1990 Tish Reid racing in Tasmania-croppedPhoto: Tish Reid's personal collectionhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/1995-tish-reid-at-hrr-e1537362662509.jpg1995 Tish Reid at HRRRacing at Henley Regatta in 1995 as Lea RC. (Photo: Tish Reid's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/1990-in-tasmania.jpg1990 in TasmaniaAt the World Championships In Tasmania in 1990. (Photo: Tish Reid's personal collection.)2019-09-08T08:31:27+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/2019/08/23/at-the-world-and-european-championships-30-40-50-and-60-years-ago/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/9s.jpg9s2019-08-24T08:00:15+00:00monthlyhttps://rowingstory.com/2019/08/16/new-biography-vikki-filsell/2019-08-16T11:35:59+00:00monthlyhttps://rowingstory.com/people/gill-bond/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/1978-julia-and-gill-vichy.jpgGill (left) and Julia at Vichy regatta in 1978. (Photo: Gill Bond's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/1978-julia-gill-vichy-with-medals.jpgGill and Julia with medals in Vichy. (Photo: Gill Bond's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/1990-quadrathon.jpgReady to start cycling in Richmond Park. (Photo: Gill Bond's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/1992-channel-row-e1542798346964.jpgGill at bow during the Channel row. (Photo: Gill Bond's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/1988-gill-bond-c-john-shore.jpgGill training in 1988. (Photo © John Shore.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/thames-challenge-c-john-shore.jpgThames Challenge (c) John ShoreGill passing through the Thames Barrier on amazingly flat water on her way to Gravesend. (Photo © John Shore.)2019-06-12T10:42:46+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/2019/06/06/1991-gb-womens-first-openweight-sweep-medal/2019-06-07T12:25:50+00:00monthlyhttps://rowingstory.com/year-by-year/1977-2/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/elephant-t-shirts-e1548331771773.jpegelephant t shirtsThe four acquired the moniker 'The Heffalump Crew', apparently because of the size of the rowers' bottoms, and had t-shirts made accordingly. (Photo: Maggie Phillips' personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/1977-salzgitter-medal.jpgSalzgitter Regatta 1977 winner's medal. (Photo: Helena Smalman-Smith.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/1977-amsterdam-gbwcoxed4.jpgThe GB women's coxed four racing at the 1977 World Rowing Championships. (Photo: Nicola Burbidge's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/p1016952.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/p1016963.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/p1016955.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/p5185593-unknown-mo-thomson-earl.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/p1016942.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/p1016939.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/p5185592.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA2019-05-22T08:44:57+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/people/jackie-darling/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/nat-vets-with-pauline-rayner.jpgNat Vets with Pauline Raynerhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/home-countries-won.jpgHome Countries - wonhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/ara-medal-of-honour-c-john-shore.jpgARA Medal of Honour (c) John Shorehttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1993-vienna-with-pauline-rayner.jpg1993 Vienna with Pauline Rayner2019-04-12T14:53:26+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/2019/04/05/whats-the-funniest-prize-youve-ever-won-for-rowing/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/rimg5824-e1551181761704.jpgRIMG5824https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/rimg5823-e1551181494150.jpgRIMG5823Pots: useful, but only to an extent. https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/p1018457.jpgKathy's DAF Power Sprints towel. (Photo © Helena Smalman-Smith.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/naomi-ashcroft-crash-b-hammer-e1551132575719.jpgNaomi Ashcroft Crash B hammerNaomi's engraved hammer. (Photo © Helena Smalman-Smith.)2019-04-05T12:08:49+00:00monthlyhttps://rowingstory.com/2019/03/22/all-about-annabel-olympian-artist-campaigner-coach/2019-03-22T17:05:52+00:00monthlyhttps://rowingstory.com/2019/02/22/1990-results-dip-down-under/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/worlds-final-cropped-e1550590051497.jpgWorlds final-cropped2019-02-20T15:00:43+00:00monthlyhttps://rowingstory.com/2019/02/10/1989-lt-4-silver-plus-new-biographies/2019-02-10T16:27:03+00:00monthlyhttps://rowingstory.com/2019/02/01/1988-olympic-dramas-and-world-bronze/2019-02-01T15:31:37+00:00monthlyhttps://rowingstory.com/people/sally-thomas/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/1990-wehorr-c-john-shore-e1547833917536.jpg1990 wehorr (c) john shoreSally at 7, winning the Women's Head in 1990 with Thames I, stroked by Miriam Batten. (Photo © John Shore.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/1985-hor4s-senc-winers-sarah-bolton-sally-a-liz-caen-sally-brown.jpg1985 HOR4s SenC winners Sarah Bolton-Sally A-Liz Caen-Sally BrownHOR4s 1985 Women's Senior C winners. From left: Sarah Bolton, Sally Andreae, Liz Caen, Sally Brown. (Photo: Sally Thomas's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/1985-henley-fours-trc-snow.jpg1985 Henley Fours TRC snowHenley Fours Head 1985. From left: Amanda West, Sally Brown, Sally Andreae, Jane Anderson, Clive Killick (cox). (Photo: Sally Thomas's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/1988-hwr-8-annabel-and-sally-cropped-e1542279404753.jpg1988 HWR 8 Annabel and Sally-cropped2019-01-31T14:30:08+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/people/kate-panter/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/1979-wlarc-junior4.jpg1979-WLARC-Junior4The WLARC four in 1979. Kate is at 3. (Photo © John Shore.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/rimg4057.jpgKate (right) and Ruth Howe at the Olympic opening ceremony in 1984. (Photo: Kate Panter's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/1979-gbwjcoxedfour-inmoscow.jpg1979-GBWJcoxedfour-inMoscowThe 1979 GB Women's Junior coxed four in Moscow. From left: Andrea Jones, Jane Cross, Kate Panter, Belinda Holmes, Joanna Toch. (Photo: Kate Panter's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/1980-katepanter-belindaholmes1-e1542038752353.jpg1980-KatePanter-BelindaHolmes2019-01-21T09:54:31+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/people/joanna-toch/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_6006-e1542369766510.jpgThe GB lightweight coxless four after winning at Lucerne regatta in 1990. From left: Katie Brownlow, Jo Toch, Rachel HIrst, Sue Key. (Photo: Sue Key's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/p1018323.jpgJo (right) and Jane Cross at the Surrey Herald Sports Personality of the Year awards in 1979. (Photo: Jane Cross's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/pc303938-e1542368695692.jpgJo recently with her 1989 World Championships silver medal. (Photo © Helena Smalman-Smith.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_6117-cropped.jpgIMG_6117-cropped2019-01-21T09:34:59+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/people/jackie-prout/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/2017-jackie-hwr-e1536235971565.jpg2017-Jackie-HWRJackie on the radio in the finish tent at Henley Women's Regatta 2017. (Photo: Jackie Prout's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/1990-hwr-prout-freckleton-cropped.jpg1990-HWR-Prout-Freckleton-cropped2019-01-05T09:14:09+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/2018/12/06/1987-bad-weather-at-the-worlds-but-all-3-lightweight-boats-reached-the-finals/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/1987-8-row-past-2-c-john-shore-banner1.jpgMy beautiful pictureMy beautiful picture2018-12-06T18:17:38+00:00monthlyhttps://rowingstory.com/2017/08/23/amateur-status-and-its-implications/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/wlwt2x-london2012.jpgWLwt2x-London2012https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/1976-nov-23-penny-chuter-national-rowing-coach-c-sally-soames-cropped.jpg1976-Nov 23 Penny Chuter National Rowing Coach (c) Sally Soames-croppedhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/1976-nov-23-penny-chuter-national-rowing-coach-c-sally-soames.jpg1976-Nov 23 Penny Chuter National Rowing Coach (c) Sally Soames2018-11-13T15:15:48+00:00monthlyhttps://rowingstory.com/year-by-year/1975-2/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/p1017491.jpgKingston Head of the River 1975https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1975-8o-at-worlds.jpg1975 8o at Worldshttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1975-webb-guppy-bishop-c-patrick-white.jpg1975-Webb-Guppy-Bishop (c) Patrick WhiteJean (centre) with Gill Webb (left) and Diana Bishop in. (Photo © Patrick White.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1975-waiting-for-the-bus-at-university-campus.jpg1975 - waiting for the bus at university campusHelen McFie (centre, white shorts) in 1975. (Photo: Jackie Darling's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1975-suehandscomb-jeanguppy-2-at-ratzeburg.jpg1975-SueHandscomb-JeanGuppy 2- at Ratzeburghttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1975-8-in-nottngham-at-worlds.jpg1975-8 in Nottngham at Worldshttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1975-eight-racing-in-lane-3-lane-1-is-closest.jpg1975 eight racing in lane 3 (lane 1 is closest)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1975-worlds-beryl-clare-lin-gill-paulinew-4.jpg1975 Worlds Beryl-Clare-Lin-Gill-PaulineW 4+https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1975-nat-champs-parry-bird.jpg1975 Nat Champs Parry-Birdhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/1975-ratzeburg-5th.jpg1975 Ratzeburg 5th2018-11-09T11:11:17+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/people/kate-holroyd/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img069.jpgPhoto: Kate Holroyd's personal collection.https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/1984-kh-banner.jpghttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/1981-junior-eight-c-john-shore.jpgKate at seven in the the 1981 GB junior women's eight. (Photo © John Shore.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/1980-junior-eight-get-medals-at-nat-champs.jpg1980 junior eight get medals at Nat ChampsKate shakes hands after being presented with a medal in the GB junior eight at the National Championships which won junior and came second in the senior event. (Photo: Kate Holroyd's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/1980-07-22-telegraph-and-argus.jpgTelegraph and ArgusKate in her much-loved first Glyn Locke scull. (Photo © Telegraph and Argus.)2018-10-09T09:16:51+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/2018/08/31/1986-2-medals-for-the-first-time-and-beryls-swansong/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/judith-burne.jpgJudith-Burnehttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/1984-kh-at-opening-ceremony-e1535723221862.jpghttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/beryl-nir-c-john-shore.jpgBeryl NIR (c) John Shore)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/1986-rimg3716-cropped.jpg1986-RIMG3716-cropped2018-08-31T14:00:10+00:00monthlyhttps://rowingstory.com/stuff/st-georges-ladies-rowing-club/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/1994-st-georges-70th-anniversary.jpg1994-St George's 70th anniversaryhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/5-cropped.jpghttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/103.jpghttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/102.jpghttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/101.jpghttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/100.jpghttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/99.jpghttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/98.jpghttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/97.jpghttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/96.jpg2018-08-31T11:28:50+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/people/pauline-peel/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/bird-darling-not-sure-what-year.jpgBird-DarlingPauline (left) and Jackie Darling get ready to race at Ratzeburg in 1974. (Photo: Jackie Darling's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/p1016959.jpghttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/p5185590.jpgDuring training at the 1977 World Championships in Amsterdam. (Photo © Don Somner.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/1980-weybridge-silver-sculls-winners-men-women-junior-crooks-bird-redgrave-c-john-shore.jpg1980 Weybridge Silver Sculls Winners Men-women-junior-Crooks-Bird-Redgrave (c) John ShoreWinners at Weybridge Silver Sculls 1980. From left: Tim Crooks (men's), Pauline (women's), STeve Redgrave (junior men). (Photo © John Shore.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_6083-e1529585307290.jpgPauline (far right) celebrating a win at the 2017 World Masters Championships in Bled. The author is on left. (Phooto © Naomi Ashcroft.)2018-08-31T10:56:49+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/people/nicola-burbidge/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/1982-hir-gold-medal-with-kate-mcnicol.jpghttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/boyes-and-prob-webb-not-sure-when-a.jpgNicola at bow, racing the Pairs Head in 1977 with Gill Webb. Note that Gill is steering: "I couldn’t ever steer," Nicola says. (Photo: Nicola Burbidge's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/1978-four-winter-training-at-nottingham.jpgNicola Boyes at trials in 1978. (Photo: Nicola Burbidge's personal collection)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/1976-nat-champs-bronze-sara-stk-nicola-b-maggie-catti.jpgGoing out to race at the National Championships in 1976. From left: Catti Moss, Maggie Lambourn, Nicola Boyes, Sara Waters, cx unknown. (Photo: Nicola Burbidge's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/1974-w-boat-race-at-oxford-a.jpgCambridge lead (they went on to win by half a length) during the 1974 women's Boat Race in Oxford. Nicola is at five. (Photo: Nicola Burbidge's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/1974-may-races-prob-being-poled-off.jpgNicola is at three in the Clare four being poled off at the head of the women's division in Mays. (Photo: Nicola Burbidge's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/1976-nat-champs-cropped1.jpgNicola at the National Championships in 1976. (Photo: Nicola Burbidge's personal collection.)2018-07-09T17:14:53+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/2018/03/02/the-womens-head-back-in-the-day/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_3249.pngClinker fours. Note the HUGE rudder. (Photo: Penny Chuter's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_3248.pngA restricted four: note the keep but smooth skin. (Photo: Penny Chuter's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/wehorr1955-prat5-cropped.jpgWEHORR1955-PRat5-croppedSee what I mean about the rudder! (Photo: Pauline Rayner's personal collection - she's at 5)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/1961-wara-horr-nr-finish-uu-half-length-behind-alpha-cropped1.jpg1961 WARA HORR Nr finish - UU half length behind Alpha-croppedTwo eights on the Tideway (Photo: Ann Sayer's personal collection)2018-06-28T13:03:03+00:00monthlyhttps://rowingstory.com/people/jean-genchi/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/talbot-cox-millar-genchi-prob-nir-84.jpgTessa Millar (left) and Jean Genchi in the GB coxed four in 1984. (Photo: Tessa Millar's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/1984-gill-webb-jean-genchi-jo-toch-croppedjpg.jpg1984 Gill Webb-Jean Genchi-Jo Toch - croppedJPGFrom left: Gill Parker, Jean Genchi and Jo Toch at Henley in 2012. (Photo: Jo Toch's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/1985-nat-champs.jpgJean (left) and Kate Holroyd: National Champions in Women's Double Sculls 1985. (Photo: Jean Gen chi's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/1975-jean-guppy.jpg1975-Jean GuppyJean boating for the 1975 Scullers' Head. (Photo: Penny Chuter's personal collection.)2018-06-04T20:43:22+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/2018/05/25/1985-gold-at-last/2018-05-25T09:18:52+00:00monthlyhttps://rowingstory.com/2018/03/29/1984-la-olympics-and-the-first-international-womens-lightweight-event/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/medal-front.jpgmedal-frontTeresa Stretch's participant's medal from the 1984 FISA Championships for Lightweights.2018-03-29T12:31:33+00:00monthlyhttps://rowingstory.com/people/astrid-ayling/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/sue-astrid-c-john-shore-cropped.jpgSue-Astrid (c) John Shore-croppedSue Handsxcomb (left) and Astrid Ayling. (Photo © John Shore.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/1984-aylings.jpgRichard and Astrid Ayling at the Los Angeles Olympics in 1984. (Photo: Kathy Long's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/p1016953.jpgAstrid tries out a Gjessing ergo at the World Championships in Amsterdam in 1977. (Photo © Don Somner.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/fdz74.jpgfdz74Astrid (left) and Regine Adam being presented with their medals at the World Championships in 1974. (Photo: rrk-online.de)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/1988-hwr-astrid-ayling-and-belinda-holmes-c-john-shore.jpg1988 HWR Astrid Ayling and Belinda Holmes (c) John ShoreAstrid (left) and Belinda competing in the double sculls at the inaugural Henley Women's Regatta in 1988, in an Aylings boat, of course.. (Photo © John Shore.)2018-03-22T16:27:33+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/people/kathy-long/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/p1018458.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAThe winning WO4+at HOR4s From left: Kathy Talbot, Astrid Ayling, John Bernard (a butcher of Smithfield who sponsored them in kind by providing the rowers with weekly steaks for six weeks beforehand), Tessa Millar, Sarah Hunter-Jones, Pauline Bird. (Photo © John Bernard.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/1984-gb-women.jpgAt LA84. From left: Kate Panter, Jean Genchi, Tessa Millar, Richard Ayling, Kathy Talbot, Ruth Howe, ??. (Photo: Jean Genchi's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/p1018490.jpgNew College vs Somerville at Christchurch Regatta 1980. (Photo: Kathy Talbot's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/kathy1.jpgKathy Talbot at the 1984 Olympic regatta. (Photo: Kathy Long's personal collection.)2018-03-22T16:25:23+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/people/kate-mcnicol/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/1984-training-on-lake-otay-bow-four.jpgPhoto: Kate Holroyd's personal collection.2018-03-22T16:23:23+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/2018/03/21/the-first-10-women-rowing-blues-who-represented-gb/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/1974-w-boat-race-at-oxford-cropped.jpg1974 Women's Boat Race at Oxford. Photo: Nicola Burbidge's personal collection.)2018-03-22T08:14:04+00:00monthlyhttps://rowingstory.com/2018/03/18/1983-a-low-point-but-the-four-sets-a-new-british-record/2018-03-18T15:28:06+00:00monthlyhttps://rowingstory.com/people/sue-brown/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/p5185665.jpgCoaches and coxes: Chris George (left), Sue and Don Somner, spectating at the Moscow Olympics. (Photo: © Don Somner.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/sue-brown-banner.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERASue Brown in Moscow in 1980. (Photo © Don Somner,)2018-02-26T08:06:32+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/2018/02/16/new-1981-and-gbs-first-womens-world-championships-medal/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/sue.jpgSue at the Moscow Olympics in 1980. (Photo © Don Somner.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/1981-beryl-crockford-c-john-shore-cropped.jpg1981-Beryl Crockford (c) John Shore-croppedBeryl on the medal podium in 1981. (Photo © John Shore.)2018-02-22T21:53:36+00:00monthlyhttps://rowingstory.com/2018/02/22/new-1982-difficult-times-but-wins-at-henley/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/1982-astrid-rosie-c-john-shore-cropped.jpg1982 Astrid-Rosie (c) John Shore - croppedAstrid Ayling and Rosie Clugston (Photo © John Shore.)2018-02-22T21:53:01+00:00monthlyhttps://rowingstory.com/people/helen-mcfie-simone/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/1975-nottingham-some-of-eight-and-dink-cropped.jpg1975 Nottingham -GB women's squad at the World Rowing Championships in 1975 https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/helenmcfie-usmasters.jpgHelen McFie-USMastersHelen with the clutch of medals she won at the US Masters National Championships in 2015. (Photo © Helen Mcfie-Simone.)2018-02-12T11:06:25+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/year-by-year/1960-2/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1960-in-putney-large1.jpg1960 in Putney largehttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1960-poster.jpg1960 posterhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1960-quad-standing-large.jpg1960 quad standing largehttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1960-e-large.jpg1960 e largehttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1960-gb-and-romania-eights.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1960-russian-winners1.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1960-penny-collapses-exhausted1.jpg1960 Penny collapses exhaustedhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1960-programme-autographed-by-viii.jpg1960 programme autographed by VIIIhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1960-european-champs-4x_page_4.jpg1960 European Champs 4x_Page_4https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/pr-pam-body-eur-champs-1960.jpgPR Pam Body Eur Champs 19602018-02-11T14:25:46+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/people/clare-bayles/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/1974-nat-champs-4.jpg1974-Nat Champs 4+The GB women's coxed four at the National Championships in 1974, just before receiving their gold medals. (Photo: Maggie Phillips' personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/1975-four-c-syd-burke-k60529-cropped.jpg1975-Four (c) Syd BurkeThe 1975 GB W4+. From left: Pauline Wright, Lin Clark, Gill Webb, Clare Grove and Beryl Mitchell. (Photo © Syd Burke)2018-01-31T17:17:51+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/2018/01/30/1980-moscow-olympics/2018-01-30T17:18:07+00:00monthlyhttps://rowingstory.com/people/liz-mcveigh/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/p1018196.jpgFrom left: Jane Curry, Liz Paton and Nicola Boyes training from the ARA in 1978. (Photo: British Rowing archive.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/wedding-cake.jpgwedding cakeA detail from Liz's wedding cake. (Photo: Liz McVeigh's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/1978-webby-and-liz-cropped.jpg1978 Webby and LizGill Webb and Liz Paton (Photo: Gill Parker's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/zagreb2007-wc8.jpgLiz (fourth from left) after winning Masters C eights at the World Masters Championships in Zagreb in 2007. The author is at the front. (Photo © Vicky McDougall.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/bhs-shirt.jpgBHS shirtNearly 40 years after she got it, Liz still regularly wears her 1979 British Home Stores National Women's Rowing Squad sweatshirt to train in. (Photo © Helena Smalman-Smith.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/img564.jpgLiz in her 1980 Olympic tracksuit. (Photo: Liz McVeigh's personal collection.)2018-01-30T16:28:50+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/where-to-start/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/banner6.jpgGB women's rowing memorabiliahttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/banner5.jpgRowing memorabilia2018-01-20T18:00:46+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/contact/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/talisker_whisky_atlantic_challenge-215.jpgtalisker_whisky_atlantic_challenge-2152018-01-20T15:06:10+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/2018/01/19/new-pages-1979-report-plus-gill-parkers-biography/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/gill-parker.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA2018-01-19T12:31:09+00:00monthlyhttps://rowingstory.com/year-by-year/1957-2/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/1957-eight-geting-blades-out.jpg1957-eight geting blades outThe crew get ready to go out for their race. (Photo: Frances Bigg's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/1957-racing_crew.jpgThe 1957 GB women's eight that actually raced. (Photo: Frances Bigg's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/1957-eight-at-serpentine-regatta.jpgUUWBC eight at Serpentine Regatta in 1957. (Photo: Frances Bigg's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1957-team-with-hosts.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1957-houseboat.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1957-gb-team-members.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1957-brits-and-russians.jpghttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1957-silk-scarf.jpghttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1957-programme-cover-full.jpghttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1957-programme-cover1.jpg2018-01-17T13:42:12+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/year-by-year/1961-2/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/1961-iv-training.jpgThe rowers from the four pose for a photo before going out training on the Tideway. From left: Marrian Yates, Pauline Baillie Reynolds, Jill Ferguson, Barbara Phillipson. (Photo: Frances Bigg's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/1961-telegram.jpgA telegram from Frank Harry.https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1961-zona-and-jill-on-charles-bridge.jpg1961 Zona and Jill on Charles Bridgehttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1961-prague-poster.jpg1961 Prague posterhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1961-letters-and-peppers.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1961-ewrc-penny-chuter-after-rep1.jpg1961 EWRC Penny Chuter after rephttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1961-badge.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1961-ewrc-uu-protesting-after-rep1.jpg1961 EWRC UU protesting after rephttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1961-ewrc-2x-by-boathouse.jpg1961 EWRC 2x - by boathousehttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1961-ewrc-2x-rep.jpg1961 EWRC 2x rep2018-01-12T12:10:00+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/year-by-year/1963-2/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1963-with-happy-haslam-i-think-c-ce-may-son-photographers-31-southampton-street-reading.jpg1963 With Happy Haslam I think (c) CE May & Son Photographers 31 Southampton Street Readinghttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1963-serps-regatta-uu-b-won-roberts-cockett-howard-chuter-joyce-guthrie-cx.jpg1963 Serps regatta UU B won Roberts-Cockett-Howard-Chuter-Joyce Guthrie cxhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1963-welsh-harp-regatta-having-won-viiis-is-penny-at-4.jpg1963 Welsh Harp Regatta having won VIIIs - is Penny at 4https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1963-card-to-zona-and-viv-from-eleanor-lester.jpg1963 card to Zona and Viv from Eleanor LesterFrom Penny Chuter's personal collection.https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1963-card-to-zona-and-viv-inside.jpg1963 card to Zona and Viv - insidehttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1963-moscow-trailer-3.jpg1963 Moscow trailer 3https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1963-moscow-trailer-cropped1.jpgPhoto: Zona Hard's personal collection.2018-01-12T12:08:36+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/year-by-year/1965-2/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1965-june-uu-at-walton-regatta1.jpg1965 June UU at Walton Regattahttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1965-badge.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1965-4-with-blades.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1965-ewrc-aug-duisburg-oh-look-the-british-are-doing-something-to-their-boat-this-time.jpg1965 EWRC Aug Duisburg Oh look the British are doing something to their boat (this time)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1965-ewrc-iv-repechage-photo-hermann-hill.jpg1965 EWRC IV Repechage Photo Hermann Hillhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/daphne-byron-3-colour-001.jpgDaphne Byron - 3 Colour 001https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1965-ewrc-sportsschule-wedau.jpg1965 EWRC Sportsschule-Wedauhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1965-june-uu-at-weybridge-marrian-jill-pbr-barbara-mac.jpg1965 June UU at Weybridge Marrian-Jill-PBR-Barbara-Machttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1965-june-weybridge-reg-daphne-lane-winning-senior-sculls-easily.jpg1965 June Weybridge reg Daphne Lane winning senior sculls easilyhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/pc143837.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA2018-01-12T12:07:18+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/people/lorraine-baker/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/1974-t-shirts-lorraine-baker-an-the-lorrimers.jpg1974-t-shirts-Lorraine-Baker-an-the-LorrimersFrom left: Liz Lorrimer, Lorraine Baker and Tony Lorrimer in their "Cockles and Muscles, Alive Alive-o!" t-shirts (photo: Chris Aistrop's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/lorraine-prince-recently.jpgLorraine Prince recentlyThis recent photo shows Lorraine having fun with her husband Ian and several of their grandhildren. (Photo: Lorraine Prince's personal collection.)2018-01-09T15:07:33+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/2017/12/27/rowing-at-the-coalface/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/1977-coalmine-visit-1a.jpgA mix of excitement and concern at being issued with safety equipment. (Photo © Advertiser Series.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/1977-coalmine-visit-3a.jpgFrom left: Stephanie Price, Ivor Lloyd, Maureen Thomson (Team Manager), Charlie Wiggin, Liz Norman, Pauline Wright, Beverley Jones, Nicola Boyes, Yvonne Earl, Sue Handscomb, Rosie Clugston, Chris Grimes, Graeme Mulcahy, Maggie Phillips, Malcolm Carmichael. (Photo © Advertiser Series.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/1977-coalmine-visit-2a.jpg1977 GB rowing team visit to Cotgrave Colliery2018-01-09T14:31:27+00:00monthlyhttps://rowingstory.com/people/bette-hill/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/1954-tea-at-the-bosbaan.jpgGB women having tea at the Bosbaan in 1952The GB women's eight having tea at the Bosbaan in 1952. (Photo: Barbara Kaye's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/1954-bosbaan-four.jpg1954 GB women's coxed fourThe 1954 GB women's coxed four at the Bosbaan. Bette Shubrook is at 3. (Photo: Barbara Kaye's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/1953-wehorr-slrc.jpgStuart Ladies RC at the Women's Head 1953Sutart Ladies RC winning the Women's Head, in 1953 (I think). Bette Hill is at 6. (Photo: Barbara Kaye's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/1953-coronation-regatta-probably.jpg1953 Stuart Ladies RC eightThe Stuart Ladies eight (Bette Shubrook is at 5), probably at the 'News of the World' Coronation Regatta on the Serpentine in August 1953. (Photo: Barbara Kaye's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/1953-in-slrc-blazers.jpgStuart Ladies RC members 1952Bette Shubrook (centre) with Stuart Ladies RC clubmates in 1952 or 1953. (Photo: Barbara Kaye's personal collection.)https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/mixed-nations-at-bosbaan-1954-ewrc.jpgGB women's crews with Russian counterparts at the 1954 Women's European Rowing Championships.https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/1952-with-flowes-with-coach_cropped.jpg1952 women's eightThe Stuart Ladies RC eight that represented England in Amsterdam in 1952.2017-12-29T12:46:52+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/year-by-year/1955-and-1956/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1956-badge.jpg1956 badgehttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1955-badge-women1.jpeg1955 badge womenhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1955-on-see-saw1.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA2017-11-26T14:16:50+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/year-by-year/1958-and-1959/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1996_35_41.jpgDCF 1.0DCF 1.0https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1958-badge.jpg1958 badgehttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1959_erc_macon.jpg1959_erc_maconhttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1958-ulwbc-practising-on-the-old-rhine-alphen-holland.jpg1958 ULWBC practising on the Old Rhine - Alphen - Holland2017-11-15T08:21:56+00:00weekly0.6https://rowingstory.com/2017/11/01/new-page-1978-when-the-worlds-first-went-down-under/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/1978-blog-header.jpgOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAOLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA2017-11-01T18:45:29+00:00monthlyhttps://rowingstory.com/2017/08/08/new-page-1977-and-the-gbs-womens-first-worlds-final/2017-08-08T16:30:57+00:00monthlyhttps://rowingstory.com/2017/07/09/fundraising-fun/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/rrm-fundraising-matches-2003_239-cropped1.jpgDCF 1.0DCF 1.0https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/rrm-fundraising-matches-2003_239.jpgRRM-fundraising matches-2003_2392017-08-04T16:30:03+00:00monthlyhttps://rowingstory.com/2017/06/21/why-did-you-take-up-rowing/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/christchurchregatta1986-cropped.jpgChristchurchRegatta1986-cropped2017-06-30T12:45:26+00:00monthlyhttps://rowingstory.com/people/zona-hardy/https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/p1094015.jpgPhoto © Helena Smalman-Smith.Zona in 2017.https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1961-zona-and-viv-blazers.jpgPhoto: Zona Hardy's personal collection.Zona (left) and Viv in 1961.https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1961-zona1.jpgPhoto: Zona Hardy's personal collectionZona and Manatee in 1961.https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/p1094018.jpgPhoto © Helena Smalman-SmithManatee in 2017.https://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1961-gb-2x-a-double-in-the-lap-weybridge-august.jpg1961 GB 2x a double in the lap Weybridge Augusthttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1961-ewrc-zona-and-viv-going-out-for-rep.jpg1961 EWRC Zona and Viv going out for rephttps://rowingstory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1961-zona-and-viv-spanners-cropped.jpg1961 Zona and Viv spanners - 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