1874 – Skating Rink, Southport Winter Gardens, Lancashire
Architect: Maxwell & Tuke
Designed by Maxwell & Tuke of Bury.
Designed by Maxwell & Tuke of Bury.
One of the earliest artificial skating rinks in the world was constructed at Southport.
Interior and exterior views including ground plans published in The Building News,
Developed by the Southport Hotel Company (funded mainly by Manchester merchants),
The Arcade first opened in October 1898 and was originally called the Leyland Arcade,