`To open an astonishing museum in 1997
by rowing in the same crew'

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Raising the roof

November 1995

The River and Rowing Museum building reaches its 'watertight' date in late November, half way through the 57 week construction contract by Norwest Holst. This is the stage when the 40-strong workforce under Project Manager Richard Townley will have sealed off the building from the elements, and a substantial amount of wall cladding will also be in place. Topping out, the traditional ceremony to mark the watertight status, will be in January, a celebration for everyone involved on the site.

Meanwhile, possible contemporary craft commissions within the building are being researched with Nicola Kennedy of Artpoint. Thomas Eisle and John Frankland, artists who have been studying the river in the context of the Thames Path, are developing ideas for works associated with the building after discussions with architect David Chipperfield.

Enquiries to:
The River and Rowing Museum
Henley-on-Thames
Telephone: +44-1491-410909
Email: museum@henrrm.demon.co.uk

The article above is reproduced from the front page of the November 1995 issue of the museum's newsletter, News from the River and Rowing Museum.

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