The first roller-skates were invented in 1760 by a man called John-Joseph Merlin | The Vintage News
Roller Skates, a Belgian invention
What Did The First Roller Skates Look Like?
Archaeo - Histories on Twitter: "Victorian high lace top roller skates, late 19th century. John Joseph Merlin, Belgian inventor, was first recorded person to invent a roller skate, London in 1760. Merlin