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Figure skating MCF01_01_0160
Filename: mcf01_01_0160.jpg
Size: 6488 x 4882 (6.0MB)
Date: 23rd August 2021
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: Historic England Archive
Job Title: Photographer
© Historic England Archive
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Figure skating MCF01_01_0160
KENSINGTON GARDENS, HYDE PARK, CITY OF WESTMINSTER, GREATER LONDON. A man figure skating in Kensington Gardens with boys watching in the background
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Media ID 22671688
© Historic England Archive
1900s Leisure People Pond Public Park Sport And Recreation Winter Edwardians Ice Skating
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photo print, captured by the talented Katherine Jean Macfee, transports us back to a winter wonderland in early 20th century London. The scene unfolds in the picturesque Kensington Gardens, nestled within Hyde Park and embraced by the City of Westminster. Against a backdrop of towering trees and glistening snow-covered grounds, we witness an enchanting display of athleticism and grace. In the center of this frozen oasis, a dashing man takes to the ice with effortless elegance. His figure skating prowess mesmerizes both young and old alike who have gathered around the frozen pond. A group of boys stands at a distance, their eyes wide with admiration as they watch every twirl and jump executed flawlessly by this skilled skater. The atmosphere is filled with joyous anticipation as onlookers revel in this exhilarating spectacle amidst nature's icy embrace. This snapshot perfectly encapsulates Edwardian leisure pursuits - where people sought respite from bustling city life through sport and recreation. Macfee's masterful composition captures not only the physicality of figure skating but also its ability to captivate hearts and minds. As we gaze upon this historic image, our imagination effortlessly transports us into that frosty afternoon over a century ago when time seemed to stand still for those fortunate enough to witness such breathtaking beauty on ice. Through her lens, Macfee immortalizes a moment that reminds us how even simple pleasures can transcend time – forever etching themselves into our collective memory as cherished fragments from history's tapestry.
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