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The Rage for Rinking - still raging - roller skating 1912
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The Rage for Rinking - still raging - roller skating 1912
Snaps of society indulging in the latest craze for roller skating at Holland Park Rink where members of the Sunday skating club includede Lord Churchill, Lady Thurston, Miss Ethel Dane the actress, Mr Payne, managing director of Olympia and the Hon. Mrs Alfred Yorke. Date: 1912
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Claud Craze Dane Ethel Holland Mar17 Members Nellie Phillips Rink Roller Rollerskating Skating Southwell Sunday Thurston Miss
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The Rage for Roller Skating: Still Raging - A Snapshot of Society's Latest Craze at Holland Park Rink, 1912 The photograph captures a lively scene at Holland Park Rink, where members of London's Sunday Skating Club indulged in the latest social craze of roller skating. The year was 1912, and roller skating had become an immensely popular form of entertainment and sport for the British society. Among the distinguished members of the club were Lord Churchill, Lady Thurston, Miss Ethel Dane, the renowned actress, Mr. Payne, the managing director of Olympia, and the Hon. Mrs. Alfred Yorke. The group photo showcases the excitement and joy of the participants as they glide effortlessly across the rink, their faces filled with delight and concentration. Miss Nellie Faudel, Miss Claud Levita, and Southwell Phillips are also visible in the photograph, adding to the diverse representation of the roller skating community. The Sunday Skating Club provided an excellent opportunity for individuals from various walks of life to come together and enjoy this exhilarating activity. The roller skating craze had taken the country by storm, with rinks popping up in cities and towns across the UK. The sport offered a unique blend of physical activity, social interaction, and entertainment, making it an irresistible attraction for people of all ages and backgrounds. This photograph, taken by ILN - Consolidated Archive Holdings Ltd, serves as a fascinating glimpse into the past, providing a snapshot of a bygone era when roller skating reigned supreme as the ultimate social pastime.
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