Staff at a roller skating rink have made a historic discovery for fans of a former Peterborough rink.
The staff found some large boxes of old roller skates which will now be given away for a charity.
Employees at Skaters in Wisbech stumbled across the 35-year-old skates from Rollers, a popular skating rink in Fengate, Peterborough, which closed in 1991.
The skates were safely tucked away in storage.
Despite a little dust and the wear of many miles, the Rollers logo remains visible.
Somehow, the skates have endured decades since the rink’s 1991 closure and returned to the light at Skaters Wisbech.
The maple floor of the old Rollers rink ended up at Skaters in Wisbech, and some hire skates got bundled with it, then forgotten for more than 30 years.
Not sure how to deal with this interesting find, Skaters managers decided to give them away at the upcoming Peterborough Rollers reunion night on Saturday, June 20.
Free to anyone at the event, the only thing they ask is for a small donation to Cancer Research UK.
At the event, the skates will be given away as souvenirs to anyone wishing to have a unique piece of Rollers history.
Management has assured they will be dusted and deodorised.
The reunion night organised for June 20, aims to be an evening of music and nostalgia.
Chris Holland and Dave Cook, original Rollers DJs, will be spinning beats from the era, offering a delightful step back in time for attendees.
Everyone who enjoys Rollers, even if not currently skating, can look forward to a splendid night of shared memories and joy.
Additionally, the opportunity for a large group photo of everyone on the rink makes this reunion night especially unforgettable.
Tickets for the reunion night are available from the Skaters website.
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