ARCHIVAL - Henley Royal Regatta, Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire, UK. 1958

The Henley Royal Regatta, established in 1839 on the Thames, has grown from a local event to an international sporting spectacle. Initially intended to amuse and gratify the local public, it now attracts competitors from around the world, including Americans, Russians, and French. The regatta has become a prestigious event, akin to Wimbledon and Epsom, and its founders would be gratified by its success.

Where is the Henley Royal Regatta held?

• On the Danube in Vienna

• On the Hudson in New York

• On the Thames upstream from London

• On the Seine in Paris

In what year was the Henley Royal Regatta established?

• 1859

• 1839

• 1829

• 1849

What was the original purpose of the Henley Royal Regatta?

• To establish a new form of government

• To provide amusement and gratification to the public

• To promote international trade

• To create a new sport

Which of the following is NOT a town that has become an international sporting destination like Henley?

• Berlin

• Wimbledon

• Epsom

• Cowes

Which of these groups does NOT typically compete at the Henley Royal Regatta?

• Army crews

• Club crews

• Professional football teams

• College crews