Rollerskating Collection

Roller-skating girl cutting a dash on the beachside boardwal
Frivolous - a roller-skating beauty cutting a dash on the beachside boardwalk Date: early 1940s

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

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)

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)

Rinking - Roller Skating fun for all ages - When Awkwardness is useful!. Date
Rinking - Roller Skating fun for all ages - " When Awkwardness is useful!". Date: circa 1905

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Roller Skating Show
Bella Avalon and Percy Athos perform an act on rollerskates in The New Prince's Frivolities at the New Prince's Theatre in London (later known as the Shaftesbury Theatre). Date: 1925

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)

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

Comic postcard, Protection for rollerskating Date: early 20th century

Comic postcard, Travelling on rollerskates, pulled by a tortoise Date: early 20th century

Comic postcard, Man and woman rollerskating Date: early 20th century

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 doubtful turn, boy rollerskating (chromolitho)
668342 A doubtful turn, boy rollerskating (chromolitho) by Feller, Frank (1848-1908) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A doubtful turn, boy rollerskating.); © Look and Learn; Swiss

Poster advertising the skating rink at Brandon Town Hall, Utah (colour litho)
NYH182477 Poster advertising the skating rink at Brandon Town Hall, Utah (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

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

Woman falling at a skating rink (b / w photo)
3096246 Woman falling at a skating rink (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman falling at a skating rink)

The Corso Halle, Berlin, Skating Waitresses (engraving)
1102375 The Corso Halle, Berlin, Skating Waitresses (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Corso Halle, Berlin, Skating Waitresses)

Three young roller skaters on the open air skating rink at Seaburn, l to r, May Harker, Sheila Wylie and Aan Arkle

Roller Skating Football, 18th May 1956

Two fashionable girls skate picturesquely down the street. Date: 1910

Rolling on to Fame
Bonzo, the canine creation of artist George Studdy rolls towards international stardom on his skates. Bonzo was the most popular cartoon character of the 1920s. Date: 1927

PATRIOTIC SKATER 1914
A patriotic skater waves both the French and British flags. Date: 1914

Roller skating in Brompton 1874
Men, women and children roller-skating at Princes Cricket Ground, Brompton. Date: 1874

Rollerskating - Chatterbox
A doubtful turn Boys roller-skating on the pavement. Date: 1894

Young girl rollerskating past Sirhowy Valley Walk sign
A young girl roller-skating down a hill past a Sirhowy Valley Walk signpost just outside Ebbw Vale, South Wales Date: 1988

The Real Thing - American Roller Skating girl, flying around the rink, her arms crossed in total confidence to the admiration of all of the onlookers. Date: 1907

Chimpanzee roller skating in Cannes
Chimpanzee - Lord Scratchem - enjoying a roller skate down the Croisette in Cannes on the French Riviera. Date: 1912

Genesee Amusement Company, Rochester, New York State, USA
Genesee Amusement Company building, Rochester, New York State, USA, offering a rollerskating rink, billiards, pool, bowling, baths, cigars and dairy lunch. Date: circa 1910

Picture No. 11769175
Penguin dancing in roller skates wearing sombrero & bow tie with light Christmas Digital Manipulation: Penguin WAT Skates SMS Hat JD Penguin dancing in roller skates wearing sombrero & bow tie with

ROLLER SKATE, 1897. English newspaper advertisement for Ritter roller skates, 1897

Roller skating rink at Princes Ground, Brompton, 1875. Date: 1875

Roller Skating 1891
Seriously over-dressed Victorian ladies roller- skating at the Olympia rink, London, where " fast skating", though highly unlikely, is " strictly prohibited". Date: 1891

Roller Skates and Graffiti. Haverton Hill Teesside 1970s 1970s

Page design, activities, School Silhouettes
Page design in School Silhouettes, once owned by a female student of Fayetteville High School, New York, USA. Depicting three young women taking part in physical activities: roller skating

ROLLER DERBY, 1950. Women competing in a roller derby competition. Photograph by Al Aumuller, 1950

Picture No. 11769165
Emperor Penguins pair dancing on roller skates wih party hats - bow tie tutu confetti Digital Manipulation: Penguins & background WAT Skates SMS Hats bow tie & tutu PAB Emperor Penguins pair dancing

Picture No. 11769166
Emperor Penguins pair dancing on rolller skates wih Christmas hats bow tie tutu confetti Digital Manipulation: Penguins & background WAT Skates SMS Hats bow tie & tutu PAB Emperor Penguins pair

ROLLER HOCKEY, 1926. Men of the Arcade Roller Hockey Club. Photograph, 15 January 1926

ROLLER SKATER, c1920. Photographed c1920

Illustration of a skating Tyrannosaurus Rex

ROLLER SKATES, 1902. Advertisement for roller skates from the 1902 Sears, Roebuck & Co. catalogue

ROLLER SKATE AD, 1896. English newspaper advertisement, 1896

The Great Monohan - Record-breaking Roller Skater
G.S. Monohan ( The Great Monohan ) showing off his skills on his roller skates - here jumping cleanly over three chairs. Date: circa 1909

Owner and Staff of a Rollerskating rink
A wheely great photographic postcard of the owner and principal staff of a Rollerskating Rink in Northern England. The floor is marked showing that the participants performed very neat circles around

Paul Wilson and dog Mickey. 1938

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"The Rage for Rinking: Roller Skating in 1912 and Beyond" Roller skating has been a beloved pastime for over a century, with its popularity still raging today. From the early days of roller-skating girls cutting a dash on the beachside boardwalk to modern-day roller skating shows, this activity has captured the hearts of people worldwide. Even back in 1781, John Joseph Merlin depicted the joy of roller skating in his oil painting. Fast forward to 1881 when the Genesee Amusement Company introduced roller skating to Rochester, New York State, USA through an etching that showcased the excitement it brought to all ages. But roller skating isn't just limited to humans; even chimpanzees have been spotted showing off their skills on wheels at Cannes. It seems that no matter who you are or where you come from, rollerskating is universal fun. Comic postcards from the early 20th century depict humorous scenes involving rollerskates - from protection gear mishaps to traveling on skates pulled by a tortoise. These cards remind us that sometimes awkwardness can be useful and laughter is always guaranteed when strapping on those skates. Whether it's capturing black and white moments at the skating rink or enjoying a day out with friends at your local rink today, rollerskating continues to bring joy and excitement. So grab your skates and join in on this timeless activity that transcends time and brings smiles to faces everywhere.