Eights 1817

Notes

First appearance of Christ Church in Eights
Information from Sherwood, citing Knollys.
No details apart from the Head crew: Christ Church
Also from Sherwood
In 1817 it [Brasenose] was displaced [as Head crew] by Christ Church, which, drawing from the two boating schools of Eton and Westminster, retained its place, with few exceptions, for many years.
In other news ... [1817]

Monarch: George III
Prime Minister: Lord Liverpool (Tory)
February
Last major Luddite attack, against lace-making machines in Loughborough.
18 June
Waterloo Bridge opens in London.