University Boat Race brushed metal plaque

This brushed metal commemorative plaque records: 1944 University Boat Race On 26th February 1944 crews from Oxford and Cambridge launched their eights from the boathouse to contest the third war-time University Boat Race. Oxford won by three-quarters of a length in 8 minutes 6 seconds, watched by over 4000 spectators lining the banks of The River Great Ouse on the Queen Adelaide Course. This plaque was unveiled by visiting members of the 1944 crews to mark the sixtieth anniversary of their race, the only University Boat race not rowed on the River Thames in the 175 year history of the event. Recorded plaque organisation: diamond44.

The University Boat Race is an annual rowing competition between crews from Oxford and Cambridge Universities, symbolizing inter-university rivalry and athletic excellence. The 1944 race was historically significant as it was the only time the event was held on the River Great Ouse due to World War II, marking a unique deviation from its traditional Thames course.