Roller Skating at Wellington Pier

Photographs of People Roller Skating at Wellington Pier

By Laura Matthews

During the 1950's the out door roller skating rink out side the Wellington Pier was very popular with holiday makers and local people alike.

Photo:People Skating at Wellington Pier, c. 1950

People Skating at Wellington Pier, c. 1950

Courtesy of Peter Parker

Photo:Wendy Parker Skating at Wellington Pier, c. 1950

Wendy Parker Skating at Wellington Pier, c. 1950

Courtesy of Peter Parker

Photo:Pat & Brian Colclough skating at Wellington Pier, c 1950

Pat & Brian Colclough skating at Wellington Pier, c 1950

Courtesy of Peter Parker

Photo:Wendy Parker Skating at Wellington Pier, c. 1950

Wendy Parker Skating at Wellington Pier, c. 1950

Courtesy of Peter Parker

Photo:Peter & Wendy Parker Skating together at Wellington Pier, c. 1950

Peter & Wendy Parker Skating together at Wellington Pier, c. 1950

Courtesy of Peter Parker

Photo:Members of the Great Yarmouth roller skating club at Wellington Pier, c. 1950

Members of the Great Yarmouth roller skating club at Wellington Pier, c. 1950

Courtesy of Peter Parker

This page was added by Laura Matthews on 08/06/2007.
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The first photo is of Wendy Parker (nee Rudrum) but the second photo is of Sheila Wilkinson her partner Howiath Hargreaves can just be seen in the background. The clothes Sheila is wearing are her Roller Revels show clothes, the year photo was taken she was expecting her baby. The same year she won the Great British roller skating crown. She skated in the show right up till she was 7-8 months pregnant, she finished her routine with a splits but Howith said she would have to stop doing the end of the routine. I can not remember whether baby was boy or girl?

By colinbrowne
On 01/09/2008

The photograph headed 'Pat & Brian Colclough skating at Wellington Pier, c 1950' Is in fact me skating with Wendy Parker nee Rudrum. I am amused by this picture because it was submitted by Peter Parker, Wendy's husband. I'm sure he did not write the caption, if he did I will pull his leg at the next skating reunion in Great Yarmouth

By Brian Colclough
On 30/03/2009

Brian Colclough read your comment on  the photo of you & Wendy Parker (nee Rudrum ). I see what you mean You said at the next skating reunion ? can you please tell me & maybe any other skaters when it will be taking place ie Date, & where please would love to meet old friends Colin Browne

By colin browne
On 16/06/2009

To Brian Colglough some time back asked about this skating reunion ? that you texted about have not seen any reply here we are now into october 2009 am still awaiting I would think alot of other 1950 skates would love to meet up ( point is where & when ?)

By colin browne
On 15/09/2009

Does anybody remember my mum Heather Blyth (Dyer) or have any photos of her skating?

By Steve Blyth
On 30/11/2009

Thank you for clearing up this mystery for us, we only yesterday visited Great Yarmouth and found this waste piece of land near the Pier. I thought it could possibly have been an outdoor swimming pool, now we know what it used to be! The tiled wall backing out to the beach is still there!

By Angela Dyer
On 28/07/2010

Thank you for the wonderful photos. I have recently learnt to rollerskate (on quads, not the new in-lines), and loved these pictures - I have even set the first one as my background on my works pc as I find it rather inspiring! (I hope this is ok).

By Selena E
On 15/10/2010
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