Skateboard-view tour of Grade II listed park in London

890 views · Published 30 October 2014 · 1:25 · Indexed 14 November 2026

Channel: BBC Sounds · 2014 · News & Politics

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The Rom in Hornchurch in east London, a skatepark built in 1978, has just been given Grade II listed status by English Heritage. 

Well-known Romford, and former pro-skater, Simon Skipp said the design is amazing" and "first class". 

He took 5 live on a tour of the park, on his skateboard. 

This clip is originally from 5 live Drive on 29 October 2014.

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