Name: More than three men in a boat: the rise and fall of pleasure boating on the Thames
Start: 2025-12-11T19:30:00+00:00
Location: Deddington Primary School, Deddington, United Kingdom

Simon Wenham: More than three men in a boat: the rise and fall of pleasure boating on the Thames The late Victorian period is often described as the ‘golden age of the Thames’. It was the era of steam launch trips, Venetian fairs, regattas, picnics, carnivals and the novel ‘Three Men in a Boat’. This talk covers more than 150 years of pleasure boating and shows why some common perceptions about the river’s history are misleading.
Meetings take place in Deddington Primary School at 7.30pm on the 2nd Thursday of the month from October to June and all are welcome.
Membership for the season is £20, £18, or £5 at the door for non-members.
Enquiries to Jean Dipper, Secretary (email [email protected])
Ideas and suggestions for talks and speakers for the 2026-27 season would be welcome.