April 7th 2012 sees the 158th Boat Race between crews from the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge. First raced in 1829 The Boat Race is one of the oldest sporting events in the world.
Watched by thousands along the banks of The Tideway, between Putney and Mortlake in London and by millions more on TV around the world, The Boat Race is a unique sporting event. With two very strong squads of athletes, expect to see another great race this year.
With such an illustious history it is no wonder that this great event has been depicted in print for many years. You can view our collection of rowing prints
here
Or have a look at this rare item (Pictured left) , a scarce
printed broadside ballad about the famous boat race, begging:
Hurrah for the boat race once a year,
From Putney to Mortlake,
The Oxford and the Cambridge lads,
Who row for honour’s sake...
The ballad was probably first produced for sale to the crowds in London watching the boat race itself, already a major national event by 1877. The sheet does not specify a tune as ballad sellers relied on their audience being attracted by the title, or wanting to take away a souvenir - whether from a boat race, a railway opening, a prize fight, or execution.
This April Sanders are pleased to announce the release of a broad collection of new acquisitions. Over the past few months we have been busy collating a selection of fine and decorative prints and maps spanning a diverse range of subjects, engravers and prices.
And if you are planning a wedding yourself you may also be interested in this great new community based wedding fair to be hosted at The Tythe Barn on the 22nd April 2012 from 12.30 – 4.30. WED will have a vintage theme running through it with lots of lovely ideas to make your wedding day a lasting memory. From the vintage bus to the elegant dresses you will be full of inspiration by the end of the day. Many of the suppliers frequently work at the barn so rest assured you will be in very capable hands
