Lea Rowing Club, sitting on the River Lea in Hackney, is the only London rowing club not based on the Thames.
With a long history rooted in working men and women’s sport, the club’s ethos continues to be focused on promoting access to rowing for all. Initiatives to increase diversity in Lea R.C. squads, ranging from recreational to Henley-winning Performance athletes, include its ‘I Belong’ access project, designed to encourage people from the diverse local community to try the sport. This commitment to inclusion contributed to Lea R.C. being voted 2023 Rowing Club of the Year. Continuing this mission, the ‘I am a Rower’ exhibition features photos of club members in kit and everyday clothing, taken by photographer Chris Baker, displayed alongside written and audio stories – all of which aim to challenge and inspire a wider understanding of what it means to be a rower.
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Unlocked: Female Artists of the River & Rowing Museum, 1812-2012
An exhibition of work from our collection, created by female artists between 1812 and 2012, all of which was rediscovered through the progress of our Collections Audit Project. This essential project has given us the chance to closely examine our collection, allowing us to rediscover some fascinating objects.
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