Every ice rink has a story.
From the grand Edwardian ice rinks that were a playground for high society and suffragettes to much-loved modern arenas where generations of Britons learned to skate, British ice rinks have been at the heart of the nation's sporting story.
This richly illustrated reference book explores the history of the UK's ice rinks, telling the stories behind the places where great champions such as Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean, John Curry and Robin Cousins made their mark.
Packed with beautiful photographs and illustrations and rich historical detail and information, The Great British Ice Rink is an essential reference for anyone fascinated by the history of ice skating in the UK.