Sons of the Thames
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Sons of the Thames is a rowing club in Hammersmith, London, England. It was formed in Putney in 1886 with the aim, still enshrined in its constitution, to further the sport of rowing.
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Doggett's Coat and Badge
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Doggett's Coat and Badge is the prize and name for the oldest continuous rowing race in the world. Up to six apprentice watermen of the River Thames in England compete for this prestigious honour, whi
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…the competitors must not use slides. There are also mentions of a society called Sons of the Thames Society formed before 1790 to celebrate the annual Doggett's Coat and Badge sculling race. Sons of the Thames enjoyed success in the 1960s, winning twice at Henley…
The finish of Doggett's Coat and Badge. Painting by Thomas Rowlandson (1756–1827).
Announcement of the annual race for Doggett's Coat and Badge.
Three winners of the race. Pictured, left to right, are: J. J. Turferry (winner in 1900), W. H. Campbell (1850), A. H. Brewer (1901)
Frederick William Pearce's badge from winning the 1916 Doggett's race pictured alongside his father and previous winner from 1894, both wearing the Doggett's coats