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Antique Framed Print : Young roller skaters lace up their boots and chat back stage as they prepare to take part
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Young roller skaters lace up their boots and chat back stage as they prepare to take part
Young roller skaters lace up their boots and chat back stage as they prepare to take part in a roller skaters variety show. The girls are all members of the Canley Roller Skating Club who have been skating this week at the Canley Youth and Community Centre, Queen Margarets Road, Coventry.
4th April 1970
Coventry Telegraph Archive
Mirrorpix
Coventry
West Midlands
England
Media ID 21324164
© Mirrorpix
Club Coventry Hobbies Pastimes Roller Skating Show Tartan Bots
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 37.1cm x 25.1cm (14.6" x 9.9")
Estimated Product Size is 54cm x 41.4cm (21.3" x 16.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print from 1970, a group of young roller skaters are seen lacing up their boots backstage, eagerly chatting away as they prepare to showcase their skills in a roller skaters variety show. These talented girls are all proud members of the Canley Roller Skating Club, who have been honing their skating abilities throughout the week at the Canley Youth and Community Centre in Coventry. The image captures a moment filled with anticipation and camaraderie as these youngsters engage in friendly banter while getting ready for their performance. Their youthful energy is palpable, reflecting the joy that comes from pursuing hobbies and leisure activities. The vibrant tartan outfits worn by some of the skaters add an extra touch of flair to this snapshot frozen in time. This photograph not only immortalizes a specific era but also highlights the importance of community spaces like youth centers where children can explore their passions and talents. It serves as a reminder that beyond academics, extracurricular activities play an integral role in shaping young minds. As we gaze upon this nostalgic scene, it becomes evident that these roller skaters were more than just participants; they were part of something greater—a tight-knit club fostering friendship, teamwork, and personal growth through shared experiences on wheels.
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