Henley Royal Regatta

Henley Royal Regatta

Henley Royal Regatta occurs in July. This year it is from the 1st to the 5th.
It began in 1839 and apart from the interruption of the two world wars it has been yearly ever since. It was organised by the mayor and the local people of Henley - upon - Thames as a fun family day out.
But it soon became a big event for amateur rowers. It also went from an afternoon, to two days, then three and finally four days. It has now become so popular that you have to qualify before you can take part.
Prince Albert was the first to become a Royal Patron in 1851. After he died the Monarch took on the role as patron and this tradition has lasted ever since.
The course is 1 mile, 550 yards (2,112 metres). Henley has had four courses over the years the first one known as
The Old Course was from 1839 - 1885. It went from Temple Island (Berkshire) to Henley Bridge. Then there was the new course from 1886 - 1922. It would start in the Buckinghamshire side and the finish was Poplar Point just before Henley Bridge.
The Experimental Course only occurred in 1923 it was a straight line. It paved the way for the straight course in 1924 and it has continued ever since. Part of the bank had to be removed to achieve the straight course. The start is from Temple Island and the finish is Poplar Point. The start and finish have hardly altered in the history of the regatta.
One event that takes place is The Grand Challenge Cup it has occurred since 1839. It is for the men's eights. There is also the Stewards Challenge Cup for fours. The Queen Mother Challenge Cup is for quadruple sculls. This was started in 1981 and came about to honour Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the queen mother's 80th birthday.
These are just some of the trophies that are won over the four days.
You can also visit The River and Rowing Museum in Henley which has a Henley gallery and tells the history in a fun way. If like me you love Wind in the Willows then they have a fun exhibition on that too, to find out more visit www. rrm.co.uk
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	Henley Royal Regatta Henley Royal Regatta occurs in July. This year it is from the 1st to the 5th. It began in 1839 and apart from the interruption of the two world wars it has been yearly ever since. It was organised by the mayor and the local people of Henley - upon - Thames as a fun family day out. But it soon became a big event for amateur rowers. It also went from an afternoon, to two days, then three and finally four days. It has now become so popular that you have to qualify before you can take part. Prince Albert was the first to become a Royal Patron in 1851. After he died the Monarch took on the role as patron and this tradition has lasted ever since. The course is 1 mile, 550 yards (2,112 metres). Henley has had four courses over the years the first one known as The Old Course was from 1839 - 1885. It went from Temple Island (Berkshire) to Henley Bridge. Then there was the new course from 1886 - 1922. It would start in the Buckinghamshire side and the finish was Poplar Point just before Henley Bridge. The Experimental Course only occurred in 1923 it was a straight line. It paved the way for the straight course in 1924 and it has continued ever since. Part of the bank had to be removed to achieve the straight course. The start is from Temple Island and the finish is Poplar Point. The start and finish have hardly altered in the history of the regatta. One event that takes place is The Grand Challenge Cup it has occurred since 1839. It is for the men's eights. There is also the Stewards Challenge Cup for fours. The Queen Mother Challenge Cup is for quadruple sculls. This was started in 1981 and came about to honour Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the queen mother's 80th birthday. These are just some of the trophies that are won over the four days. You can also visit The River and Rowing Museum in Henley which has a Henley gallery and tells the history in a fun way. If like me you love Wind in the Willows then they have a fun exhibition on that too, to find out more visit www. rrm.co.uk © Children's Web Magazine 2007 - 2009
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