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Sporting Medal and Box

RecipientAwarded to Robert Bruce (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1906 - 1976)

AssociatedAssociated with Aberdeen Music Hall (Aberdeen, Scotland, founded 1852)

Date1931

Object NameMedal

Mediumcopper alloy, enamel, leather, metal, silk

ClassificationsSports and Recreation

DimensionsMedal Length: 4.7cm
Medal Width: 3cm
Box: 5.5 x 7.5cm

AcquisitionPresented in 2009 by Roberta & Gary Duncan.

LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub

Object numberABDMS082162

Keywords

About MePresented to Aberdonian Robert Bruce for his amateur world record for non-stop roller skating at Aberdeen's Music Hall. His record breaking time was 61 hours and 36 minutes. The presentation took place at a complimentary dinner at the Music Hall on Tuesday 10th February 1931. At the time of the record Mr Bruce was 25 and was employed as a stone polisher. He retired in 1973 and died on the 19th February 1976 aged 70.

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Presented to Aberdonian Robert Bruce for his amateur world record for non-stop roller skating at Aberdeen's Music Hall. His record breaking time was 61 hours and 36 minutes!