Roller Skating Collection

Couple Roller-Skating
Smart couple in a roller- skating hall

Cartoon promoting roller skates, which means all year round skating is made possible - much to the disgust of Jack
5308651 Cartoon promoting roller skates, which means all year round skating is made possible - much to the disgust of Jack Frost, 19th century; (add.info.: Cartoon promoting roller skates)

Prize Costume Worn at a Crystal Palace Skating Carnival (b/w photo)
8648464 Prize Costume Worn at a Crystal Palace Skating Carnival (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Man trap; automobile skates (b/w photo)
8626950 Man trap; automobile skates (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man trap; automobile skates)

Prize Costume Worn at a Crystal Palace Carnival (b/w photo)
8648458 Prize Costume Worn at a Crystal Palace Carnival (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prize Costume Worn at a Crystal Palace Carnival)

Cartoon depicting the character 'Mr Punch' roller-skating alongside two ladies, 19th century
5308715 Cartoon depicting the character 'Mr Punch' roller-skating alongside two ladies, 19th century; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting the character 'Mr Punch' roller-skating alongside)

The Lava Skating Rink Denmark Hill (b/w photo)
8648460 The Lava Skating Rink Denmark Hill (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lava Skating Rink Denmark Hill)

Cartoon commenting on the growing popularity of roller-skates in Great Britain, 19th century
5308711 Cartoon commenting on the growing popularity of roller-skates in Great Britain, 19th century; (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on the growing popularity of roller-skates in Great Britain)

Demonstration garden, Bryant Park, 42nd Street and Fifth Avenue, New York, New York. 1918. Bryant Park with New York Public Library; two boys, one on roller skates, and a man reading the notices

Revolt of the Beavers, New York, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Revolt of the Beavers, New York, 1937. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Saturn Skating - Skateboard
Vertigo Artography

Roller skating champs, Middlesbrough. 1976

Friends rolling skating in the August sunshine at the Winter Gardens in Great Yarmouth 8th August 1949

Fritz the dachshund is one dog who never gets tired going walkies- for he does it on wheels. Watchdog Fritz hurt his back while having a go at the postman, and lost the use of his hind legs

Life in the Mirror Our Gang. 19th January 1954 Boys playing football watched on by others on a bomb site off Bow Road in the East End of London

Actress Debbie Arnold gets in shape for her new role in T.Vs " Celebrity Knockout" by a quick skate around Hyde Park near her home. May 1980 P003758

Roller skater at the Cafe, Olympia Skating Rink, Sheffield, c. 1911
From an original at Sheffield Libraries: p00134

Women at the cafe at the Olympia Skating Rink, Sheffield, c. 1911
From an original at Sheffield Libraries: p00132

employees and musicians, Olympia Skating Rink, Bramall Lane, Sheffield, c. 1911
From an original at Sheffield Libraries: p00128

Olympia Skating Rink, Bramall Lane, Sheffield, c. 1911
From an original at Sheffield Libraries: p00126

Roller skater, Olympia Skating Rink, Bramall Lane, Sheffield, c. 1911
From an original at Sheffield Libraries: p00125

roller skaters, Olympia Skating Rink, Bramall Lane, Sheffield, c. 1911
From an original at Sheffield Libraries: p00123

The skating rink in the Bal Bullier in 1876, 1898 (litho)
5913104 The skating rink in the Bal Bullier in 1876, 1898 (litho) by Courboin, Francois (1865-1926); (add.info.: The skating rink in the Bal Bullier, 1876)

John Joseph Merlin, 1781 (oil on canvas)
7146418 John Joseph Merlin, 1781 (oil on canvas) by Gainsborough, Thomas (1727-88); Kenwood House, London, UK; (add.info.: John Joseph Merlin, 1781, Thomas Gainsborough, oil on canvas, Kenwood house)

Young Boy Rollerskating with Pillows, 1924 (b/w photo)
5974444 Young Boy Rollerskating with Pillows, 1924 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection

The Palace Roller Skating Park, 1887 (litho)
6326830 The Palace Roller Skating Park, 1887 (litho) by British School, (19th century); (add.info.: Jan 8, 1887 Ticket, Banjo Playing, Adults 25 cents, children 10 cents)

Vintage poster for roller skating rink show, 1880-99 (litho)
6292259 Vintage poster for roller skating rink show, 1880-99 (litho) by British School, (19th century); Photo © Barbara Singer

Parlor skating, Scene in a fashionable skating rink (engraving)
7178735 Parlor skating, Scene in a fashionable skating rink (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parlor skating, Scene in a fashionable skating rink)

Roller Skates, c. 1941. Creator: Albert Rudin
Roller Skates, c. 1941

Patin-bicyclette - Richard-Choubersky, 1890 (chromolithograph)
5854129 Patin-bicyclette - Richard-Choubersky, 1890 (chromolithograph) by Pal (Jean de Paleologue) (1855-1942); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Place, 1881 (etching)
5864229 Place, 1881 (etching) by Klinger, Max (1857-1920); 31.8x48.6 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; (add.info)

The Corn Exchange Skating Rink, Brighton (engraving)
1058535 The Corn Exchange Skating Rink, Brighton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Corn Exchange Skating Rink, Brighton)

Christmas Entertainment at the Royal Normal College and Academy of Music for the Blind, Upper Norwood (engraving)
1037851 Christmas Entertainment at the Royal Normal College and Academy of Music for the Blind, Upper Norwood (engraving) by English School

Youngsters at Play in Paris, an Improvised Rink in the Place de la Concorde (colour litho)
1036727 Youngsters at Play in Paris, an Improvised Rink in the Place de la Concorde (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Youngsters at Play in Paris)

Summer Skating at Princes Ground, Brompton (engraving)
585186 Summer Skating at Princes Ground, Brompton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration titled Summer Skating at Princes Ground, Brompton)

Anticipation! (litho)
728350 Anticipation! (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anticipation! An illustration by Pedro de Vega, depicting two young delivery boys)

A wedding on roller skates in Berlin (colour litho)
2779536 A wedding on roller skates in Berlin (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A wedding on roller skates in Berlin. Une noce qui patine a roulettes)

At the Skating Rink (b / w photo)
3096250 At the Skating Rink (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the Skating Rink)

A Masquerade on Wheels (engraving)
1059723 A Masquerade on Wheels (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Masquerade on Wheels)

Summer and Winter Skating (engraving)
1059388 Summer and Winter Skating (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Summer and Winter Skating)

Action, 1881 (etching)
5864228 Action, 1881 (etching) by Klinger, Max (1857-1920); 48.6x31.8 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; (add.info.: from the series Ein Handschuh (A Glove) 9 13/16 x 7 3/8 in

Cartoon depicting Father Christmas roller-skating
5308708 Cartoon depicting Father Christmas roller-skating by Tenniel, John (1820-1914); (add.info.: Cartoon depicting Father Christmas roller-skating)

Ritter Skates (engraving)
585190 Ritter Skates (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for Ritter Skates, for road skates, available from the Road Skate Co)

Punch cartoon: Why Shouldn t Girton Rink. When Cambridge Rows? (engraving)
6034853 Punch cartoon: Why Shouldn t Girton Rink. When Cambridge Rows? (engraving) by Du Maurier, George (1834-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: Why Shouldn t Girton Rink)

Realisation! (litho)
728351 Realisation! (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Realisation! An illustration by Pedro de Vega, depicting two young delivery boys)

London on roller skates - an impression of a Saturday throng at Earls Court (engraving)
585198 London on roller skates - an impression of a Saturday throng at Earls Court (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Carnival Ball at the Olympian Club Roller Skating Rink (engraving)
585185 Carnival Ball at the Olympian Club Roller Skating Rink (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Man colliding painfully with a post at a roller skating rink (colour litho)
5999953 Man colliding painfully with a post at a roller skating rink (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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Roller skating: A timeless joy that brings people together. From the romantic couple gracefully gliding on wheels to the vibrant atmosphere of the Bal Bullier skating rink in 1876 and 1898, it has always been a beloved pastime. The captivating painting of John Joseph Merlin in 1781 showcases the early fascination with this exhilarating activity. Fast forward to c. 1911, where the Olympia Skating Rink in Sheffield becomes a hub of excitement. Roller skaters at the cafe and women enjoying their time off create an enchanting scene filled with laughter and camaraderie. The employees and musicians add a touch of liveliness to this bustling venue. The Winter Gardens in Great Yarmouth offers another picturesque setting for friends to enjoy roller skating under the warm August sunshine. It's moments like these that create lasting memories and strengthen bonds. Even our furry friends join in on the fun. Fritz, the energetic dachshund, never tires from going on walkies - especially when it involves roller skating alongside his humans. In 1954, life mirrored joy as Our Gang played football while being watched by others through a mirror's reflection. Roller skating not only brings happiness but also encourages physical fitness, as seen with actress Debbie Arnold getting into shape for her new role. Whether it be gliding across smooth surfaces or twirling around an ice rink, roller skating continues to captivate hearts throughout history.