BRITISH SKATING LEGENDS

Members of the Wandsworth St. George club pose for a photo at the St. George's rink

Excerpt from Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News dated 6th January 1894 - the City of London Amateur Roller Skating Championships eventually won by the Ravensbourne club. This was the first time The Benetfink Challenge Cup was awarded for a race event.

Charles J. Wilson - winner of the first individual British Championship - the One Mile at the St. George rink in Wandsworth

Members of the Wandsworth St. George club pose for a photo at the St. George's rink
1890-1899

International Relay Event at Holland Park - L to R: Arthur Eglington (trainer), Otto Lerwill, Tom Wilson and Frank Knowles

Southern Counties at Holland Park - Tom Wilson receives his gold medal from Irene Burgoyne (later Lady Burgoyne)

London to Brighton - Lou Davy wins the ladies event

International Relay Event at Holland Park - L to R: Arthur Eglington (trainer), Otto Lerwill, Tom Wilson and Frank Knowles
1920-1929




1950-1959

Illustration of the Professional Mile Championship at the Kensington Olympia rink, London

Harley Davidson (USA) - Winner of the Professional Mile Championship at Kensington Olympia

John Snowden (USA) - regular racer in Great Britain, most notably against Tertius Picton Blakesley, and holder of numerous world records

Illustration of the Professional Mile Championship at the Kensington Olympia rink, London
1900-1909




1930-1939




1960-1969

Duncan M. Swain (Lava) with the Noble Shield - photo taken at the Lava rink in Camberwell

The Lava club at the Lava Rink with the Noble Shield and other trophies. Duncan Swain (Noble Shield winner) is sat to the left of the shield

5 Mile Championship at Holland Park - G.S.Clarkson receives the gold medal - J.B.Bales and E.J.Colley are shown 2nd and 3rd respectively

Duncan M. Swain (Lava) with the Noble Shield - photo taken at the Lava rink in Camberwell
1910-1919




1940-1949




1970-1979




1980-1989




1990-1999




2000-2009




2010-2019




2020-