Stonehouse Heritage Trail 6, Phoenix Hall Roller Skating Rink

Rollerskating took England by storm and by the late 19 century Plymouth had half a dozen rinks. In May 1880 the Phoenix Hall Rink was one of the last to open. Another rink. Pavilion New Skating Rink. was located nearby in Martin Street. Various skating prizes could be won. These were usually silver cups or medals but on special occasions, prizes could even include live chickens or a pig to take home!