The Henley Royal Regatta

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Henley Regatta is the home of classic British charm, striped blazers, Panama hats, and flowing summer dresses - all set against the backdrop of the River Thames that is festooned with an array of tents, marquees, bars, and hospitality that defines the Henley Royal Regatta experience.

 

The 2023 Regatta was shown in 2024 with a huge montage that captured the whole event using over 1,500 high resolution images to enable every detail to be explored. The 2024 Regatta was then shown in a follow up exhibition.

 

 

The 2024 Regatta Expo

 

The Detail in the image captures the whole drama of the event, the fashion, the Pimms as well as the high emotions that this fiercely competitive event brings out.

2023 Montage

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The 2025 Regatta Expo

Photographed in 2024 this Montage is all about the people, packed with all the merriment and effervescence that are hallmarks of this classic English Social event.

 

 

 

 

 

A lost tradition from the 1920's was to watch the races from a huge crowd of boats on the river, this work recreates this and brings the boats back.

Jumping forward to the 1960's the Regatta brass band picks up some

'Sgt Pepper' vibes to add to the the rich colours used throughout the artwork

2024 Montage

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The Henley Crowd

 

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The Banstand

The Race Starts

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Regatta from St Mary's Church

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Time - the race begins

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The Hat

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The Boy

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The Trophies

 

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Henley Regatta 2025

Captured with 100 year old box camera

The large hat

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Rowers from the bankside

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The Deckchair

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Union Jack blazers

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The 'Pose'

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The Yawn

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The Hat Shop

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The Dress

 

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The Cheer

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Boat tents crowd

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Downpour

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Strolling

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The Launch

The Departure

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Henley Regatta embankment 2005

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