BOATERS ON THE RIVER

Henley Royal Regatta, founded in 1839, became a celebrated event by the late 19th century. The Victorians and Edwardians solidified its status as a cultural festival, blending energy and tranquility. The 1920s and 1930s introduced new cultural elements like flappers and gramophones, altering the event's atmosphere. Despite changes in fashion and lifestyle, Henley maintained its timeless charm into the 1960s.

In which year was the Henley Royal Regatta founded?

• 1839

• 1850

• 1920

• 1900

Which two eras were instrumental in setting the tone for the Henley Royal Regatta?

• Victorian and Edwardian

• Georgian and Victorian

• Edwardian and Georgian

• Victorian and Modern

What new cultural elements began to influence Henley in the 1920s and 1930s?

• Flappers and Gramophones

• Jazz and Cinema

• Television and Radio

• Cars and Airplanes

What was the impact of flappers and gramophones on Henley?

• They maintained the calm

• They ruffled the calm waters

• They had no impact

• They made it more traditional

How did Henley manage to retain its charm into the 1960s?

• By resisting all changes

• Through its timeless quality

• By becoming a private event

• By modernizing completely