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21 March 2013
1877 – The Margate Skating Rink & Aquarium, Kent

1877 – The Margate Skating Rink & Aquarium, Kent

Architect: Mr. Bedborough The Margate Skating Rink & Aquarium, Kent as proposed and published in The Builder, September 8th 1877. The imposing title of the Marine Palace was that chosen by its Victorian...

13 October 2009
1879 – Southport Glaciarium & Ice Manufacturing Co., Lancashire

1879 – Southport Glaciarium & Ice Manufacturing Co., Lancashire

Architect: Bell & Roper One of the earliest artificial skating rinks in the world was constructed at Southport. The foundation stone was laid by Lord Clarence Paget on April 5th, 1877, it cost...