University College students practice for the Torpids on the Isis. – Vintage Photograph

On January 15, 1956, a group of students from University College were photographed practicing for the Torpids, an annual rowing race held on the River Isis. The event has been held since 1815 and is traditionally the first event of the Oxford rowing season.On January 15, 1956, a group of students from University College were photographed practicing for the Torpids, an annual rowing race held on the River Isis. The event has been held since 1815 and is traditionally the first event of the Oxford rowing season.

Dimensions: 19.4 x 23.8 cm

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