FIRST - Oxford & Cambridge Boat race - Plaque - Ely
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Norfolk12
N 52° 23.676 E 000° 16.104
31U E 314145 N 5808439
a plaque set into the pathway in the gardens by the river ouse in Ely.
Waymark Code: WM77YK
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 09/16/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Zork V
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COMMEMORATING

CHARLES MERIVALE
Dean of ELY 1869 - 1893
&
CHARLES WORDSWORTH
Bishop of St Andrews 1852 - 1892
who inspired and rowed in the FIRST
OXFORD & CAMBRIDGE
UNIVERSITY BOAT RACE
in 1829



PLACED HERE 8TH MARCH 2008 ON THE OCCASION OF
THE BICENTENARY OF DEAN MERIVALES BIRTH.



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FIRST - Classification Variable: Item or Event

Date of FIRST: 01/01/1829

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