# Event Details

- **Event Name**: More than three men in a boat: the rise and fall of pleasure boating on the Thames
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 11 Dec, 2025 at 07:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Simon Wenham: More than three men in a boat: the rise and fall of pleasure boating on the Thames The late Victorian period is often described as the ‘golden age of the Thames’. It was the era of steam launch trips, Venetian fairs, regattas, picnics, carnivals and the novel ‘Three Men in a Boat’. This talk covers more than 150 years of pleasure boating and shows why some common perceptions about the river’s history are misleading.

Meetings take place in Deddington Primary School at 7.30pm on the 2nd Thursday of the month from October to June and all are welcome.
Membership for the season is £20, £18, or £5 at the door for non-members.
Enquiries to Jean Dipper, Secretary (email jean.dipper@btinternet.com)
Ideas and suggestions for talks and speakers for the 2026-27 season would be welcome.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sittingbourne/more-than-three-men-in-a-boat-the-rise-and-fall-of-pleasure-boating-on-the-thames/200028997896232
- **Event Categories**: meetups, carnivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Sittingbourne
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Deddington Primary School, Deddington, United Kingdom
- **lat**: 51.28203
- **long**: 0.77616
- **full address**: Deddington Primary School, Deddington, United Kingdom, Sittingbourne, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is More than three men in a boat: the rise and fall of pleasure boating on the Thames being held?
  - **A:** More than three men in a boat: the rise and fall of pleasure boating on the Thames takes place on Thu, 11 Dec, 2025 at 07:30 pm to Thu, 11 Dec, 2025 at 07:30 pm at Deddington Primary School, Deddington, United Kingdom, Sittingbourne, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing More than three men in a boat: the rise and fall of pleasure boating on the Thames?
  - **A:** More than three men in a boat: the rise and fall of pleasure boating on the Thames is organized by Deddington History Society.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** More than three men in a boat: the rise and fall of pleasure boating on the Thames is ideal for families, kids, and anyone looking for a fun-filled day of rides, games, and festive entertainment. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Sittingbourne, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If More than three men in a boat: the rise and fall of pleasure boating on the Thames sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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