68 King Street Cambridge

68 (38) King Street, Champion of the Thames, Cambridge

History of 68 King Street

1851

Henry Preston, 41, publican, b Birmingham

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1861 The Champion of the Thames

Thomas Clark, 41, brewer and publican, b Grantchester

Ann b 1824

Thomas b1844

Ann b1847

Sarah b1848

John b 1849

James b 1855

Stephen b 1858

Henry Richard b 1860

In 1871 Ann is widowed and a victualler at The County Arms, 71 Castle Street.

(38) Charley Newman, 22, dealer, b Cambridge

(38) Robert Greengrass, 30, porter, b Suffolk

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1881

Richard Hills

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1901 (38)

George H Watts, 34, licensed victualler, and professional cricketer, b Cambridge

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1913 (68) Champion of the Thames

Harry Ambrose

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1962

Champion of the Thames P H

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30 November 1984 – Champion of the Thames restored with Edwardian character
The Champion of the Thames public house in King Street reopened after a comprehensive refurbishment designed to recreate an Edwardian atmosphere. Oak panelling, bars, ceilings and floors were restored or recreated, while the familiar Champion emblem of a sculler was etched into new glass. The landlord hoped to discover the identity of the rower depicted so that his story could accompany the collection of historic rowing and sculling prints displayed in the pub.

Source: Mike Petty Archive, Cambridge King Street Scrapbook 1897–1990, Item: 84 11 30c.