Francis Playford
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Francis Playford was a British rower
who won the Wingfield Sculls in 1849 and the pairs oars at Henley Royal Regatta
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Playford was born at South Lambeth, London and was part of a rowing family which included his brother Herbert Playford. He was a stockbroker in the City of London
. He was a member of Thames Club
and won the gold challenge cup at Putney regatta in 1846 and 1847. In 1849 with E. G. Peacock he won the Silver Goblets
at Henley. In 1849 he also won the Wingfield Sculls, beating Thomas Bone
by half a length. He was first captain of London Rowing Club
after its foundation in 1856.
Playford wrote about investment in his book Practical Hints for investing Money: with an explanation of the mode of transacting business on the Stock Exchange published in 1855.
Playford died at the age of 71.
Playford married in 1851 and his son Frank Lumley Playford
was also a rower.
Rowing (sport)
Rowing is a sport in which athletes race against each other on rivers, on lakes or on the ocean, depending upon the type of race and the discipline. The boats are propelled by the reaction forces on the oar blades as they are pushed against the water...
who won the Wingfield Sculls in 1849 and the pairs oars at Henley Royal Regatta
Henley Royal Regatta
Henley Royal Regatta is a rowing event held every year on the River Thames by the town of Henley-on-Thames, England. The Royal Regatta is sometimes referred to as Henley Regatta, its original name pre-dating Royal patronage...
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Playford was born at South Lambeth, London and was part of a rowing family which included his brother Herbert Playford. He was a stockbroker in the City of London
City of London
The City of London is a small area within Greater London, England. It is the historic core of London around which the modern conurbation grew and has held city status since time immemorial. The City’s boundaries have remained almost unchanged since the Middle Ages, and it is now only a tiny part of...
. He was a member of Thames Club
Thames Club
The Thames Club was an English rowing club based on the Tideway of the River Thames that competed in the middle of 19th century.The Thames Club was active in the 1840s and 1850s and its first major success was winning the Grand Challenge Cup at Henley Royal Regatta in 1846 with the crew including...
and won the gold challenge cup at Putney regatta in 1846 and 1847. In 1849 with E. G. Peacock he won the Silver Goblets
Silver Goblets & Nickalls' Challenge Cup
The Silver Goblets & Nickalls' Challenge Cup is a rowing event for men's coxless pairs at the annual Henley Royal Regatta on the River Thames at Henley-on-Thames in England. It is open to male crews from all eligible rowing clubs. Two clubs may combine to make an entry.-History:The Silver Goblets...
at Henley. In 1849 he also won the Wingfield Sculls, beating Thomas Bone
Thomas Bone
Thomas Robson Bone was an English rower who won the Diamond Challenge Sculls at Henley Royal Regatta in 1849 and 1850 and who also won the Wingfield Sculls in 1850 and 1851....
by half a length. He was first captain of London Rowing Club
London Rowing Club
London Rowing Club is one of the oldest rowing clubs on the River Thames in London, United Kingdom.It is regarded as one of the most exclusive and successful rowing clubs in Britain. and its Patron is HRH Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh....
after its foundation in 1856.
Playford wrote about investment in his book Practical Hints for investing Money: with an explanation of the mode of transacting business on the Stock Exchange published in 1855.
Playford died at the age of 71.
Playford married in 1851 and his son Frank Lumley Playford
Frank Lumley Playford
Frank Lumley Playford was a British rower who won the Wingfield Sculls five times and the Diamond Challenge Sculls at Henley Royal Regatta in 1876....
was also a rower.