The Rise and Fall of Pleasure Boating on the Thames – An illustrated talk by Simon Wenham
Another visit to the Royal River. Many members will, no doubt, have read Jerome K. Jerome’s ‘Three men in a Boat’ This was originally intended as a guide to the River, but morphed into what has been described as the first English literary comedy. Pleasure boating was already established in 1888 when the book was written, since which time, pleasure boating on the River has waxed and waned. We recall pictures of a Victorian Boulter’s Lock crammed with punts and skiffs and ladies in quite unsuitable attire. Today, the River still retains its strong attraction and is still a major player in the boating scene but now punts and skiffs have given way to smart cruisers, some of which earn the unenviable title of ‘Gin Palaces’. Simon will take us through the years.
Boating
Pleasure Boating on the Thames – IWA Chiltern Branch Talk
The Rise and Fall of Pleasure Boating on the Thames – An illustrated talk by Simon Wenham
Another visit to the Royal River. Many members will, no doubt, have read Jerome K. Jerome’s ‘Three men in a Boat’ This was originally intended as a guide to the River, but morphed into what has been described as the first English literary comedy. Pleasure boating was already established in 1888 when the book was written, since which time, pleasure boating on the River has waxed and waned. We recall pictures of a Victorian Boulter’s Lock crammed with punts and skiffs and ladies in quite unsuitable attire. Today, the River still retains its strong attraction and is still a major player in the boating scene but now punts and skiffs have given way to smart cruisers, some of which earn the unenviable title of ‘Gin Palaces’. Simon will take us through the years.
Details
Time
8:00pm
Contact
Address
Batchworth Lock Canal centre
Canal Bridge
99 Church Street
Rickmansworth
WD3 1JD
Access via steps from bridge.
