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The Universities Boat-Race, 1883
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The Universities Boat-Race, 1883
The Universities Boat-Race, 1883. In this illustration of the University Boat Race, a group of cheering students are enabled to maintain a proper distance from the rowdy proletariat on the other side of a high fence. From Punch, or the London Charivari, March 17, 1883
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Boat Race Caged Cambridge University Cheering Competition Crew Crowd Control Heritage Image Partnership Oxford University Proletariat Race Racing Rowdy Segregation Snobbery Student University Metaphor
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captures a moment in history when class divisions were starkly evident even in the realm of sports. In this intriguing illustration, we witness a group of exuberant students cheering on their respective university crews from behind a high fence. The image cleverly depicts the efforts made to maintain a proper distance between these privileged scholars and the rowdy proletariat on the other side. Published in Punch, or the London Charivari on March 17,1883, this cartoon-like engraving serves as both a metaphor and satire for societal segregation during that era. It reflects not only the intense competition between Cambridge University and Oxford University but also highlights themes of snobbery and elitism prevalent at the time. The monochrome print transports us back to England's iconic River Thames where boat races have been held since the early 19th century. As we observe this heritage image partnership by an unknown creator, it becomes apparent that crowd control was crucial during such events to prevent any unwanted interactions between different social classes. This piece offers us insight into how education and sports intersected with notions of privilege and exclusion in Victorian England. It reminds us of our progress over time while serving as a reminder of past inequalities that shaped society then - making it all more significant today.
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