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Roller Speedway mother

My mother, Diana Smith of Hazelville Road, skated Roller Speedway at Harringay Arena after serving with the RAF 303 Squadron. I have precious little information about that time of her life but want to capture what memories I can before they are gone. I am a recently retired journalism professor who will be in North London for two weeks in late July. I appreciate any leads that might direct my research.

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Permalink Reply by Hugh on June 13, 2017 at 9:52

Hi Clyde, I assume that you've looked at all the site's content on roller speedway?

Permalink Reply by Clyde Bentley on June 14, 2017 at 1:35
Yes, that's what brought me to the site. I didn't find my mother in the five images? But I suspect there are more out there. I would love to talk to you about it. I think Roller Speedway was my mother's way to cope with PTSD.
Permalink Reply by Hugh on June 17, 2017 at 0:42

I could talk to you Clyde, but I know no more than is on the site, I'm afraid. 

Permalink Reply by Richard Woods on June 16, 2017 at 9:57

303? They have one of the top records for kills in WWII and they were a Polish squadron - so respect sir for your mum's part in that. I did my speed skating up at Ally Pally on a wooden rink? We had to have wooden rollers so i would skate up there on my Jackos and change to speed skates. But skating back down from the pally was the best bit!

Permalink Reply by Clyde Bentley on June 16, 2017 at 23:27
My mother said she was recruited for Speed Skating after someone from the league watched her barrel jump at the arena.
Permalink Reply by e on June 16, 2017 at 15:40

Hi Clyde

my brother in law and sister were part of Alexandra Palace Speed Skating Club in the early 1960's, 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexandra_Palace_Roller_Skating_Club#...

I am estranged from my sister but that might be a good lead.

Best wishes

Eileen

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