Charles Wicksteed opened the park in 1921 before manufacturing the swings and other play equipment.
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Wicksteed Park in Kettering, Northamptonshire, installed the swings which went on to be enjoyed by children across the world.
Stuart Wetherell, sales director at Wicksteed Leisure, said its construction firm wanted to branch out into new markets to maintain relevance.
BBC: Northampton
Charles Wicksteed wanted to encourage children to play and adopt healthier lifestyles.
Initially planned as a model village, Charles Wicksteed's vision eventually evolved into what the owners claim to be the UK's first leisure park with children's play equipment.
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