Cambridge rowing crew on the River Cam, 1911
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Cambridge rowing crew on the River Cam, 1911
Crew rowing on the River Cam past the Cambridge University rowing club boathouse. Date: 1911
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A Moment Frozen in Time: Cambridge University Rowing Crew on the River Cam, 1911 This evocative photograph captures the essence of a bygone era, as a team of determined young men from Cambridge University glide effortlessly along the River Cam in their elegant racing boats. The year is 1911, and the scene is set at the historic Cambridge University Rowing Club boathouse. The rowers, dressed in their traditional dark blazers and light-colored shirts, are fully focused on their task, their powerful strokes propelling the boats forward with a grace and precision that speaks to their dedication and skill. The boats, with their distinctive bow numbers and streamlined designs, cut through the water with ease, leaving a gentle wake in their wake. The River Cam, a beautiful and historic waterway that has been the site of rowing competitions since the 1820s, provides a serene and picturesque backdrop to this scene. The boathouse, with its red-brick facade and tall, arched windows, stands proudly on the riverbank, a testament to the rich history of rowing at Cambridge University. This photograph is a reminder of the enduring appeal of rowing as a sport, and the camaraderie and tradition that surrounds it. It also serves as a snapshot of a moment in time, a brief instant in the long and storied history of Cambridge University Rowing Club. And as we gaze at the image, we can almost hear the sound of oars slicing through the water, and feel the sense of excitement and anticipation that must have filled the air as these young men prepared to race against their rivals from other universities.
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