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Sports on the Ice - Skating Race on Whittlesea Mere, 1850. Creator: Smyth
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Sports on the Ice - Skating Race on Whittlesea Mere, 1850. Creator: Smyth
Sports on the Ice - Skating Race on Whittlesea Mere, 1850. We recommend frozen-out lovers of hunting, coursing, and horseracing, during this frost, to take a trip to Peterborough, and they will find good sport on the ice, particularly on Whittlesea Mere and Whittlesea Wash, where well-contested skating races take place every day. We give a Sketch of an exciting contest on Tuesday last, between two crack skaters; one named Register (alias Flying Dutchman), and the other named Barnes; the stakes being £10 a side. At the signal for starting, both competitors went off at a good pace against a strong head-wind; and during the whole distance the issue was doubtful. The race was won by Register, amidst the cheers of his friends. The distance (two miles) was run in 7 min. 7 sec.: the pace, however, would have been considerably increased, but for the high wind blowing at the time'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850
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Sports on the Ice - A Thrilling Skating Race on Whittlesea Mere, 1850
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This photograph, titled "Sports on the Ice - Skating Race on Whittlesea Mere, 1850," by Smyth, transports us back in time to an era of frozen lakes and exhilarating competitions. The scene unfolds on the expansive Whittlesea Mere in Peterborough, England, where winter sports enthusiasts flocked during the frost for their fix of excitement. For those who craved the thrill of hunting, coursing, and horseracing but found themselves landlocked by the winter freeze, a trip to Peterborough offered an alternative: ice sports. And none were more popular than the skating races on Whittlesea Mere and Whittlesea Wash. The photograph captures the essence of such a contest, with two skilled skaters, Register, also known as the 'Flying Dutchman,' and Barnes, locked in a fierce battle. The stakes were high, with £10 on the line for each participant. At the sound of the starting gun, both competitors took off against a formidable headwind, their determination etched on their faces. The race was a nail-biter, with the outcome uncertain until the very end. In the end, Register emerged victorious, crossing the finish line in an impressive 7 minutes and 7 seconds. However, the pace would have been even swifter had it not been for the strong wind that day. This photograph serves as a testament to the enduring spirit of competition and the allure of winter sports, offering a glimpse into the past and the thrill that continues to captivate us today.
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