Tag Archives: roller skating

How Croydon’s second rink skated past Edwardian Nimbyism

Posted on September 21, 2025 by insidecroydon

SUNDAY SUPPLEMENT: Following ‘Rinkomania’ 30 years earlier, Croydon got a second roller skating rink early in the 20th Century which thrived despite public opposition from residents living close to East Croydon Station. DAVID MORGAN on the brief history of a … Continue reading →

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When ‘Rinkomania’ skated up Park Lane to delight Croydon

Posted on August 17, 2025 by insidecroydon

SUNDAY SUPPLEMENT: Town centre attractions and installations are nothing new, as DAVID MORGAN demonstrates with a delve into the archives from 150 years ago There was no such thing as Costa Del Croydon for our Victorian predecessors. But they knew … Continue reading →

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