Southsea's Roller Rink and Seaside fun
From the collection of
From the collection of
Archie Peskett's remarkable film starts with skaters whizzing round the rink on Southsea Common – later joined by star skaters, Jean Phethean and Ken Byrne who give an exhibition performance. We see holidaymakers packed onto the beach while the family walks about the decorative Rock Gardens and look at a miniature steam train. The entrance to Southsea Pier is also filmed from a passing car. After filming picnickers and speedboats on the Solent we end with Downland views.