[1] The Times of Thursday 24 May 1934 reported that - "The racing in the Summer Eights was concluded at Oxford yesterday when Oriel retained the Headship of the River.

St. Edmund Hall has been steadily gaining a reputation in other branches of sport although they only number 120, this is the first occasion on which they have ever made their way into the First Division.

The rowing correspondent of The Times commented on the success of SEH "who are now taking a prominent place in every branch of sport at Oxford.

The Times noted that "St. Edmund Hall eclipsed all their previous performances on the river by making no fewer than four bumps in the First Division, with a record of six altogether.

St. Edmund Hall have always maintained their rowing traditions, notwithstanding the difficulties they have experienced in manning an eight, which on one occasion forced them to transfer their coxswain to the bow thwart.

"[6] The 2nd VIII bumped its way to the head of the 3rd Division, making Torpids 1939 SEHBC's most successful rowing campaign to date.

[23] The Men's 1st VIII most recently achieved the impressive feat of Division 1 blades in both Torpids and Summer Eights in 2019.