A museum in Henley is looking ahead to this summer's Olympics with an exhibition exploring the town's sporting history.
The Games at Henley exhibition at the River & Rowing Museum will delve into more than a century of international competition, highlighting both the 1908 and 1948 Olympic Games.
Steven O’Connor, director of the River and Rowing Museum, said: “Henley is rightly known as the rowing capital of the UK, with deep-rooted connections to the games."
The town is the only venue to have hosted rowing at the games twice, first in 1908 and then again in 1948.
He added: "As we look ahead to Paris 2024, this exhibition will bring stories and objects to life, celebrating our rich heritage and inspiring future generations.
"It's an opportunity to not only honour our past but also to ignite excitement for the future of rowing.”
The exhibition shares stories from current and retired Team GB rowing athletes including Sir Steve Redgrave and Naomi Riches.
Interviews were conducted by young people from The Langley Academy Trust who spoke to these athletes about why Henley is important to the sport.
Sir Steve Redgrave’s five gold medals, souvenirs bought by spectators and a relay torch from the 1948 games will all be on display.
Visitors will also have the chance to find out about the world’s first rowing museum that was set up in Henley for the 1948 games.
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