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Walter Pridgeon (Watson William Pridgeon 1878-1955), champion skater in Lincolnshire from 1900 to 1933.
With his sister Ada 1919
Winning the race 1919 location Cowbit Wash
Source: Richard Brothwell – Lincolnshire photographs and postcards
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My great grandfather, John Joseph Chilvers was the 1st amateur champion of Linconshire in 1891. At the time he was apparently an auctioneers clerk and later ran his own auctioneers business from Spalding sheep market. He also became a Spalding Urban and Holland CC Councillor. He was chairman of the Spalding Urban Council when the plans were approved for the Spalding War Memorial. He was also involved with the Lincolnshire Skating Association and later helped to form the Spalding Skating Association.
I am shortly publishing a book on fen skating, which includes a photograph of the road skates James Smart used to promote sales of Hagen racing skates. I need to contact folk interested in fen skating who might like to buy a copy. Any contact numbers available say of Lincolnshire Skating Association?
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My great grandfather, John Joseph Chilvers was the 1st amateur champion of Linconshire in 1891. At the time he was apparently an auctioneers clerk and later ran his own auctioneers business from Spalding sheep market. He also became a Spalding Urban and Holland CC Councillor. He was chairman of the Spalding Urban Council when the plans were approved for the Spalding War Memorial. He was also involved with the Lincolnshire Skating Association and later helped to form the Spalding Skating Association.
Thanks for memories. Please tell us more.
Regards
Geoff
I am shortly publishing a book on fen skating, which includes a photograph of the road skates James Smart used to promote sales of Hagen racing skates. I need to contact folk interested in fen skating who might like to buy a copy. Any contact numbers available say of Lincolnshire Skating Association?
I can do an advert for the book. Regards Geoff
Sorry can’t help regards Geoff