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.
17. Wonderful Wicksteed Park
Kettering was once a cycling hub and Wicksteed Park, with its track, was at the centre Photo: Supplied by Wicksteed Park
18. Wonderful Wicksteed Park
In 2010, the Roberts Brothers Circus spent the summer at Wicksteed Park. Pictured is clown Roman Stefanyuk. Photo: Alison Bagley
20. Wonderful Wicksteed Park
The Phab Club at Wicksteed back in 2010 Photo: Northants Telegraph Retro