Charles Wicksteed was a playground pioneer, and put fun at the heart of all his endeavours.
His lasting legacy, Wicksteed Park, still welcomes thousands of visitors every year more than 100 years on from when it was founded.
Many of the rides at the Kettering park were the first of their kind and the water chute is the oldest remaining log flume of its type.
So if you’re planning a trip to the park this summer, take a look at these old pictures from the archives to see how generations before you enjoyed summer at wonderful Wicksteed.
5. Wonderful Wicksteed Park
A Radio Transmission from the lake at Wicksteed Park Photo: Supplied by Wicksteed Park
6. Wonderful Wicksteed Park
The gardening team back in August 2007. Pictures are, from left, Kev Lenton, Michael Clarkson and Bert Woolley, with head gardener Chris Shatford. Photo: Alison Bagley
7. Wonderful Wicksteed Park
Retro model boats on the lake 90 years ago. Photo: Supplied by Wicksteed Park
8. Wonderful Wicksteed Park
The 2011 Crazy Hats walk at Wicksteed. Pictured are: Rachel Farrow, Dot Makeham, Laura Summers, Lauren Walker, Marlene Summers, and Lucy Tysoe. Photo: Alan Castle