A view of Streatham Ice Rink during the early stages of construction, showing the steel frame in situ, with workmen and horses and carts in the foreground

Date:
1929 - 1931
Location:
Streatham Ice Rink, Streatham High Road, Lambeth, Greater London Authority
Reference:
BWS01/01/13
Type:
Photograph (Print)
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Description

Streatham Ice Rink opened on 26th February 1931. The arena eventually closed in December 2011 and was demolished, with a new development opening in November 2013. This image shows the construction of the original building, using steel frames manufactured by Banister, Walton and Co Ltd.

Content

This is part of the Volume: BWS01/01 Banister, Walton and Co Ltd Steel Frame Buildings Photograph Album; within the Collection: BWS01 Banister Walton Steel Frame Buildings

Rights

Source: Historic England Archive

People & Organisations

Manufacturer: Milner, Ernest: Banister, Walton And Co Ltd

Keywords

Early 20th Century Skating Rink, Engineering, Leisure And Recreation, Construction