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
Medal Width: 3cm
Box: 5.5 x 7.5cm
AcquisitionPresented in 2009 by Roberta & Gary Duncan.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS082162
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.More About Me
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!
