The Manchester Ice Palace, seen from the west before the front Derby Street elevation was altered for use as retail outlets

Date:
21 Jun 2004
Location:
Manchester Ice Palace, Derby Street, Strangeways, Manchester
Reference:
PLA01/04/0042
Type:
Photograph (Digital)
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Description

The Manchester Ice Palace was opened in 1910 and closed in 1967. It is Britain's oldest surviving ice rink structure, and at the time of its opening was the largest indoor rink in the country.

Content

This is part of the Series: PLA01/04 Played in Manchester; within the Collection: PLA01 Played in Britain Collection

Rights

© Historic England Archive

People & Organisations

Photographer: Inglis, Simon

Keywords

Edwardian Baroque, Early 20th Century Skating Rink, Leisure And Recreation