Members
Former members of the club include the British racing driver, two-time Formula One World Champion and only driver to win the Triple Crown of Motorsport, Graham Hill. From 1952 to 1954, Hill rowed in twenty finals with London, usually as stroke of the crew, eight of which resulted in wins. He also stroked the London eight in the highly prestigious Grand Challenge Cup at Henley Royal Regatta. He used the colours of the club as his motor racing helmet design, as did his Formula One World Champion racing driver son, Damon.
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—Bertha Honore Potter Palmer (1849–1918)
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