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First Staging of the Regatta

When
1839
Where
River Thames, Henley reach
Part of
Event of 1839: The first Henley Royal Regatta is held on the River Thames, in Henley-on-Thames,

The first Henley Regatta was staged in 1839, proving successful enough to expand to two days the following year.

The event was held on the River Thames. The Grand Challenge Cup for men's eights was awarded, a tradition that continues. The course was raced from Temple Island upstream towards Henley Bridge, covering about one mile and 550 yards.

Sources

  1. Henley Royal Regatta Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-04

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