Roller Skates Collection

Roller skates sport art
Justyna Jaszke

Roller skates sport art
Justyna Jaszke

Happy skater
Gigi Rosado

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)

Poster advertising a roller skating rink in Paris, 1905 (colour litho)
PER360337 Poster advertising a roller skating rink in Paris, 1905 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection

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 two ladies)

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

Pink Flamingo Roller Skating
Sarah Manovski

Pictures of the "dance off"between the boys at the Lacy Lady disco Seven Kings
Pictures of the " dance off" between the boys at the Lacy Lady disco Seven Kings, Essex. 18th April 1978

Roller Skates Pink
Baroo Bloom

vintage mannequin of female fast food barhop server on roller skates at with coke on a tray at Stars & Stripes classic American car show

Pupils of Eston Park School who have chosen for national teams in their respective sports. They are (L-R) Claire Vinter (cricket) Caroline Fish (roller skating)

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

These four members of the Middlesbrough Roller Hockey Team are all smiles after their selection for various international honours

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

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 Rockefeller Center, New York, 1941
MNY87950 The Rockefeller Center, New York, 1941 by Litwak, Israel (1867-1952); Museum of the City of New York, USA; © Museum of the City of New York

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

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

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)

A Doubtful Turn (chromolitho)
2780170 A Doubtful Turn (chromolitho) by Feller, Frank (1848-1908) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Doubtful Turn. Illustration for Chatterbox (1894).); © Look and Learn

Man smoking cigar after skating accident (chromolitho)
732746 Man smoking cigar after skating accident (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Advertisment for Folies-Bergere, Travail Merveilleux sur le Fil de Fer par Fontaine, pub
2962401 Advertisment for Folies-BergAre, Travail Merveilleux sur le Fil de Fer par Fontaine, pub. In Paris 1870-1890 (colour litho) by French School

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)

Page from Army and Navy Stores Catalogue, 1939-40 (litho)
5988204 Page from Army and Navy Stores Catalogue, 1939-40 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for catalogue of Army & Navy Stores Ltd)

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)

Father Christmas roller skating
3735507 Father Christmas roller skating by Tenniel, John (1820-1914); (add.info.: Cartoon depicting Father Christmas roller skating)

New Years card with roller skaters (colour litho)
3093914 New Years card with roller skaters (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Years card with roller skaters)

Spiral
Naoki Matsumura

Venice, L. A. (from the series "American Symbols")
Dieter Matthes

Wheels Up
Despird Zhang

Three Soho girls are setting off to hitchhike to Spain on Saturday morning. They are going to get a lift to Lydd Airport where they will fly to Le Touquet

Boys from Trinity House in the market in Hull, East Yorkshire. 16th March 1965

Pupils at Cowlersley Primary School got together to raise money with a sponsored wheel day. Pupils from the school and nursery - some in fancy dress - joined their teachers to make full circuits of a

Boys visit a local sweet shop as the end of sweet rationing is enforced. 22nd April 1949. ***Ivor, to check date. Sweets came off rationing in February 1953 - not 1949 as the caption date suggests***

California ballroom roller disco 1978

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"Roller Skates: A Timeless Source of Fun and Adventure" Step back in time with these captivating snapshots capturing the joy and excitement that they have brought to people throughout history. From a lively "dance off" between boys at the Lacy Lady disco Seven Kings, to John Joseph Merlin's enchanting oil painting from 1781 showcasing the early days of this exhilarating activity, roller skating has always been a beloved pastime. Witness the dedication and talent of Eston Park School pupils as they proudly represent their national teams in various sports. Roller skating is not only about leisurely gliding but also about pushing boundaries and achieving greatness. Friends basking in the August sunshine at Great Yarmouth's Winter Gardens remind us that roller skating is best enjoyed amidst laughter, warmth, and good company. It brings people together, creating lasting memories against picturesque backdrops. In Life in the Mirror Our Gang on January 19th, 1954, we see young boys engrossed in football while being watched by eager spectators. These scenes depict how they are be an integral part of our childhood adventures – enabling us to explore new horizons while having fun with friends. Travel through time to witness a young boy rolling effortlessly on his skates with pillows strapped around him in 1924. This image showcases both creativity and innocence – reminding us that sometimes all it takes is imagination and a pair of wheels for endless possibilities. Marvel at The Rockefeller Center captured during its heyday in New York City back in 1941. Roller skaters gracefully glide across its iconic plaza – epitomizing urban elegance combined with sheer enjoyment. Albert Rudin's creation from c. 1941 reminds us that even during times of turmoil, such as World War II, roller skating remained an outlet for escapism - providing solace and moments of respite from everyday challenges.