St George's Club
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The St George's Club was an English rowing club based on the Tideway
of the River Thames
that competed in the middle of 19th century.
The St George's Club included members who were receiving a medical education at St George's Hospital
at Hyde Park Corner
. It was active in the 1840s and entered coxed four
events at Henley Royal Regatta
. The St George's boat came third in the Stewards' Challenge Cup
in 1841 but won the event in 1843 with the crew of G. Jeffreys, J. Hodding, G. Collier, T. B. Bumpstead
(stroke) and A. Johnson (cox). The club were runners up to Oxford University Boat Club
in the competition in 1844. Also in 1844 Thomas Bumpsted won the Wingfield Sculls and the Diamond Challenge Sculls
although he entered the latter for Scullers Club. In 1845 at Henley St George's won the New Challenge Cup which was the precursor to the Ladies' Challenge Plate
and were runners up to OUBC in the Stewards' again. In 1847 at Henley St George's were runners up in the Visitors' Challenge Cup
to Christ Church, Oxford
. In the same regatta William Falls
and W Coulthard rowing for St George's won the Silver Wherries beating T Pollock and T H Fellows
of Leander Club
in the final.
St George's was one of several clubs on the Tideway including Wandle Club, Argonaut Club
, Thames Club
, Meteor Club and Petrel Club. In 1856 there was a move to combine these clubs into a single club that could compete successfully against the Oxford and Cambridge crews at Henley in the fours
and eights
. To achieve this, the London Rowing Club
was formed.
Tideway
The Tideway is a name given to the part of the River Thames in England that is subject to tides. This stretch of water is downstream from Teddington Lock and is just under long...
of the River Thames
River Thames
The River Thames flows through southern England. It is the longest river entirely in England and the second longest in the United Kingdom. While it is best known because its lower reaches flow through central London, the river flows alongside several other towns and cities, including Oxford,...
that competed in the middle of 19th century.
St George's Hospital
Founded in 1733, St George’s Hospital is one of the UK's largest teaching hospitals. It shares its main hospital site in Tooting, England with the St George's, University of London which trains NHS staff and carries out advanced medical research....
at Hyde Park Corner
Hyde Park Corner
Hyde Park Corner is a place in London, at the south-east corner of Hyde Park. It is a major intersection where Park Lane, Knightsbridge, Piccadilly, Grosvenor Place and Constitution Hill converge...
. It was active in the 1840s and entered coxed four
Coxed four
A coxed four is a rowing boat used in the sport of competitive rowing. It is designed for four persons who propel the boat with sweep oars and is steered by a cox....
events at Henley Royal Regatta
Henley Royal Regatta
Henley Royal Regatta is a rowing event held every year on the River Thames by the town of Henley-on-Thames, England. The Royal Regatta is sometimes referred to as Henley Regatta, its original name pre-dating Royal patronage...
. The St George's boat came third in the Stewards' Challenge Cup
Stewards' Challenge Cup
The Stewards' Challenge Cup is a rowing event for men's coxless fours at the annual Henley Royal Regatta on the River Thames at Henley-on-Thames in England. It is open to male crews from all eligible rowing clubs. Two or more clubs may combine to make an entry....
in 1841 but won the event in 1843 with the crew of G. Jeffreys, J. Hodding, G. Collier, T. B. Bumpstead
Thomas Bumpsted
Thomas Brooks Bumpsted was an English surgeon and rower who won the Diamond Challenge Sculls at Henley Royal Regatta when it was first competed in 1844 and who also won the Wingfield Sculls in 1844....
(stroke) and A. Johnson (cox). The club were runners up to Oxford University Boat Club
Oxford University Boat Club
The Oxford University Boat Club is the rowing club of the University of Oxford, England, located on the River Thames at Oxford. The club was founded in the early 19th century....
in the competition in 1844. Also in 1844 Thomas Bumpsted won the Wingfield Sculls and the Diamond Challenge Sculls
Diamond Challenge Sculls
The Diamond Challenge Sculls is a rowing event for men's single sculls at the annual Henley Royal Regatta on the River Thames at Henley-on-Thames in England...
although he entered the latter for Scullers Club. In 1845 at Henley St George's won the New Challenge Cup which was the precursor to the Ladies' Challenge Plate
Ladies' Challenge Plate
The Ladies' Challenge Plate is one of the events at Henley Royal Regatta on the River Thames at Henley-on-Thames in England. Crews of men's eight-oared boats below the standard of the Grand Challenge Cup can enter, although international standard heavyweight crews are not permitted to row in the...
and were runners up to OUBC in the Stewards' again. In 1847 at Henley St George's were runners up in the Visitors' Challenge Cup
Visitors' Challenge Cup
The Visitors Challenge Cup is a rowing event for men's coxless fours at the annual Henley Royal Regatta on the River Thames at Henley-on-Thames in England. It is open to male crews from all eligible rowing clubs and has similar qualifying rules to the Ladies' Challenge Plate. Two or more clubs may...
to Christ Church, Oxford
Christ Church, Oxford
Christ Church or house of Christ, and thus sometimes known as The House), is one of the largest constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in England...
. In the same regatta William Falls
William Falls
William Stewart Falls was an English doctor and rower who won Silver Wherries at Henley Royal Regatta.Falls was born at Clifton, Bristol, the son of William Falls, a naval surgeon, and his wife Elizabeth. He received medical training at St. George's Hospital. He was a keen water sportsman and...
and W Coulthard rowing for St George's won the Silver Wherries beating T Pollock and T H Fellows
Thomas Howard Fellows
Thomas Howard Fellows was an English rower and an Australian politician and judge.-Early life in England:Fellows was born at Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, the son of Thomas Fellows, solicitor, and his wife Mary Howard. He was educated at Eton College and then worked with his father...
of Leander Club
Leander Club
Leander Club, founded in 1818, is one of the oldest rowing clubs in the world. It is based in Remenham in the English county of Berkshire, adjoining Henley-on-Thames...
in the final.
St George's was one of several clubs on the Tideway including Wandle Club, Argonaut Club
Argonaut Club
The Argonaut Club was an English rowing club based on the Tideway of the River Thames that competed in the middle of 19th century.The Argonaut Club was active in the 1850s and its first major successes were in the Visitors' Challenge Cup at Henley Royal Regatta in 1852 and 1953. The most prominent...
, Thames Club
Thames Club
The Thames Club was an English rowing club based on the Tideway of the River Thames that competed in the middle of 19th century.The Thames Club was active in the 1840s and 1850s and its first major success was winning the Grand Challenge Cup at Henley Royal Regatta in 1846 with the crew including...
, Meteor Club and Petrel Club. In 1856 there was a move to combine these clubs into a single club that could compete successfully against the Oxford and Cambridge crews at Henley in the fours
Coxed four
A coxed four is a rowing boat used in the sport of competitive rowing. It is designed for four persons who propel the boat with sweep oars and is steered by a cox....
and eights
Eight (rowing)
An Eight is a rowing boat used in the sport of competitive rowing. It is designed for eight rowers, who propel the boat with sweep oars, and is steered by a coxswain, or cox....
. To achieve this, the London Rowing Club
London Rowing Club
London Rowing Club is one of the oldest rowing clubs on the River Thames in London, United Kingdom.It is regarded as one of the most exclusive and successful rowing clubs in Britain. and its Patron is HRH Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh....
was formed.