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Discover the rich history of Trinity Hall Rowing, founded in 1827. This account covers significant milestones, including the impressive achievement of Sir Leslie Stephen leading for 33 consecutive days at the Head of the Mays, regarded as the best rowing decade in the 1880s. Key events like the annus mirabili of 1887 with stellar placements and the construction of the Latham Boathouse in 1905 highlight the club's legacy. Dive into the challenges faced, thrilling victories, and the evolving story of women in the Trinity Hall Boat Club.
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What Wikipedia Says • Founded in 1827 • Head of the Mays for 33 consecutive days
Sir Leslie Stephen Chorus. Then here’s to the health of old Trinity Hall, A health to the Captain! a health to us all! To the men who have rowed us up Head of the River! We have got there at last. May we stay there for ever!
1880s • 1880s regarded as the best decade of rowing for both Trinity Hall and Cambridge as a whole • 1886 crew required S. Swann!
1887 - annusmirabili • Three boats were 1st, 6th and 8th on the river in Mays • Only beaten by First Trinity in 1875, had 3 in the first six • Henley Royal Regatta
H.T. Trevor-Jones (coach) C. J. Bristowe S Swann
Henley Royal Regatta 1895 • Cornell beat Leander in the first round • Head coach refused to socialise • Cornell not liked by anyone!
Latham Boathouse - 1905 • Built in 1905 • Named after Henry Latham, master of Trinity Hall from 1888-1902
Other Stuff • Killed someone in bumps • Why we hate downing • Winning all but one in Henley 1887 • Boat house burning down / new boat house • Tartan • Black and Whites • History in Lents / Mays • Old race reports • Caroline Lynas / women in the THBC • Kate Grose / Tom James • Recent History