Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race
ProRes digital file Black & White Mute 1914 3:26
Summary: Starting with shots of the crews carrying their boats into the river, this film records key moments from the 1914 boat race, with the rowers wearing scarves to guard against the spring chill. Cambridge were victors and lead from the start – the film shows the boats advancing towards a bridge, and also captures the victorious crew back on dry land with crowds of well-wishers.
Title number: 20065
LSA ID: LSA/26509
Description: Starting with shots of the crews carrying their boats into the river, this film records key moments from the 1914 boat race, with the rowers wearing scarves to guard against the spring chill. Cambridge were victors and lead from the start – the film shows the boats advancing towards a bridge, and also captures the victorious crew back on dry land with crowds of well-wishers.
Further information: This was the last boat race until 1920 and four of the winning team would die in the coming war.
Keywords: Boat Race
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