Written by William Johnson Cory. First performed in 1863, the first verse goes:. . . .
Jolly boating weather,
And a hay harvest breeze,
Blade on the feather,
Shade off the trees,
Swing swing together,
With your bodies between your knees,
Swing swing together,
With your bodies between your knees.
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Eton Boating Song
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William Johnson Cory
William Johnson Cory, Ionicus, 1823 - 1892, teacher, scholar and poet. Lived ...
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Shakul Islam
Co-ordinator of Boundary Community School in 1995.
1 memorial
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
Queen Elizabeth I granted the charter in 1573.  Set up in the Barnet Tudor Hall the school did not relocate until 1932 when it moved the short distance to Queen's Road.
2 memorials
Samuel Phelps
Actor/manager, born in Devonport. Â In his early working life he worked on the York theatre circuit and acted in numerous tragic roles. In 1837 played Shylock at the Haymarket. He then had a short r...
2 memorials
St John of Wapping School
The school was originally founded in 1695, although its first location is unknown, as is its closure date. The bluecoat statues are probably the finest examples in London.
3 memorials
Queen's College
The Queen's college site is a lively site and provides some history. Catherine Mansfield was a student at Queen's College. 'My college life, which is such a vivid and detailed memory in one way, m...
1 memorial
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