Turnback Tuesday looks at ice skating. It is suggested the earliest ice skating started in Finland more than 3,000 years ago.
Popularity increased and recreational skating took hold by the 15th Century. When local waters froze, adults and children would strap on skates and enjoy themselves. It was a time to socialize with neighbors and friends plus do some recreational activity.
This watercolor shows folks of Derby doing just that more than 120 years ago at the Derby Dam.
Thanks goes to Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.
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