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'A world first': project recycles polyester into yarn for new clothes
A venture that uses methods applied to plastic bottles for old textiles aims to tackle the UK's mountain of unwanted garments.
In a world first in Kettering, Northamptonshire, Project Re:claim is taking technology used for recycling plastic bottles and adapting it to reprocess polyester textiles into granules that can be turned back into yarn for new clothes.
The joint venture between the Salvation Army and recycling specialist Project Plan B uses items from the charity’s sorting centre.
Sorting clothing at the Salvation Army Project Reclaim in Weekly Wood Avenue, Kettering, Northamptonshire, 30th April, 2024.
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'A world first': project recycles polyester into yarn for new clothes
A venture that uses methods applied to plastic bottles for old textiles aims to tackle the UK's mountain of unwanted garments.
In a world first in Kettering, Northamptonshire, Project Re:claim is taking technology used for recycling plastic bottles and adapting it to reprocess polyester textiles into granules that can be turned back into yarn for new clothes.
The joint venture between the Salvation Army and recycling specialist Project Plan B uses items from the charity’s sorting centre.
John Webb,Site Manager, with the machine sorting clothing at the Salvation Army Project Reclaim in Weekly Wood Avenue, Kettering, Northamptonshire, 30th April, 2024.
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'A world first': project recycles polyester into yarn for new clothes
A venture that uses methods applied to plastic bottles for old textiles aims to tackle the UK's mountain of unwanted garments.
In a world first in Kettering, Northamptonshire, Project Re:claim is taking technology used for recycling plastic bottles and adapting it to reprocess polyester textiles into granules that can be turned back into yarn for new clothes.
The joint venture between the Salvation Army and recycling specialist Project Plan B uses items from the charity’s sorting centre.
John Webb,Site Manager, with the machine sorting clothing at the Salvation Army Project Reclaim in Weekly Wood Avenue, Kettering, Northamptonshire, 30th April, 2024.
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'A world first': project recycles polyester into yarn for new clothes
A venture that uses methods applied to plastic bottles for old textiles aims to tackle the UK's mountain of unwanted garments.
In a world first in Kettering, Northamptonshire, Project Re:claim is taking technology used for recycling plastic bottles and adapting it to reprocess polyester textiles into granules that can be turned back into yarn for new clothes.
The joint venture between the Salvation Army and recycling specialist Project Plan B uses items from the charity’s sorting centre.
John Webb,Site Manager, with the machine sorting clothing at the Salvation Army Project Reclaim in Weekly Wood Avenue, Kettering, Northamptonshire, 30th April, 2024.
John Robertson / Guardian / eyevine
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'A world first': project recycles polyester into yarn for new clothes
A venture that uses methods applied to plastic bottles for old textiles aims to tackle the UK's mountain of unwanted garments.
In a world first in Kettering, Northamptonshire, Project Re:claim is taking technology used for recycling plastic bottles and adapting it to reprocess polyester textiles into granules that can be turned back into yarn for new clothes.
The joint venture between the Salvation Army and recycling specialist Project Plan B uses items from the charity’s sorting centre.
The machine sorting clothing at the Salvation Army Project Reclaim in Weekly Wood Avenue, Kettering, Northamptonshire, 30th April, 2024.
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'A world first': project recycles polyester into yarn for new clothes
A venture that uses methods applied to plastic bottles for old textiles aims to tackle the UK's mountain of unwanted garments.
In a world first in Kettering, Northamptonshire, Project Re:claim is taking technology used for recycling plastic bottles and adapting it to reprocess polyester textiles into granules that can be turned back into yarn for new clothes.
The joint venture between the Salvation Army and recycling specialist Project Plan B uses items from the charity’s sorting centre.
Majonne Frost, Head of Environment & Sustainability with the machine sorting clothing at the Salvation Army Project Reclaim in Weekly Wood Avenue, Kettering, Northamptonshire, 30th April, 2024.
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'A world first': project recycles polyester into yarn for new clothes
A venture that uses methods applied to plastic bottles for old textiles aims to tackle the UK's mountain of unwanted garments.
In a world first in Kettering, Northamptonshire, Project Re:claim is taking technology used for recycling plastic bottles and adapting it to reprocess polyester textiles into granules that can be turned back into yarn for new clothes.
The joint venture between the Salvation Army and recycling specialist Project Plan B uses items from the charity’s sorting centre.
Sorting clothing at the Salvation Army Project Reclaim in Weekly Wood Avenue, Kettering, Northamptonshire, 30th April, 2024.
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'A world first': project recycles polyester into yarn for new clothes
A venture that uses methods applied to plastic bottles for old textiles aims to tackle the UK's mountain of unwanted garments.
In a world first in Kettering, Northamptonshire, Project Re:claim is taking technology used for recycling plastic bottles and adapting it to reprocess polyester textiles into granules that can be turned back into yarn for new clothes.
The joint venture between the Salvation Army and recycling specialist Project Plan B uses items from the charity’s sorting centre.
Sorting clothing at the Salvation Army Project Reclaim in Weekly Wood Avenue, Kettering, Northamptonshire, 30th April, 2024.
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'A world first': project recycles polyester into yarn for new clothes
A venture that uses methods applied to plastic bottles for old textiles aims to tackle the UK's mountain of unwanted garments.
In a world first in Kettering, Northamptonshire, Project Re:claim is taking technology used for recycling plastic bottles and adapting it to reprocess polyester textiles into granules that can be turned back into yarn for new clothes.
The joint venture between the Salvation Army and recycling specialist Project Plan B uses items from the charity’s sorting centre.
Bales of polyester off cuts ready for the new recycling machine at the Salvation Army Project Reclaim in Cransley Park, Kettering, Northamptonshire, 30th April, 2024.
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'A world first': project recycles polyester into yarn for new clothes
A venture that uses methods applied to plastic bottles for old textiles aims to tackle the UK's mountain of unwanted garments.
In a world first in Kettering, Northamptonshire, Project Re:claim is taking technology used for recycling plastic bottles and adapting it to reprocess polyester textiles into granules that can be turned back into yarn for new clothes.
The joint venture between the Salvation Army and recycling specialist Project Plan B uses items from the charity’s sorting centre.
Polyester beads from the new recycling machine at the Salvation Army Project Reclaim in Cransley Park, Kettering, Northamptonshire, 30th April, 2024.
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'A world first': project recycles polyester into yarn for new clothes
A venture that uses methods applied to plastic bottles for old textiles aims to tackle the UK's mountain of unwanted garments.
In a world first in Kettering, Northamptonshire, Project Re:claim is taking technology used for recycling plastic bottles and adapting it to reprocess polyester textiles into granules that can be turned back into yarn for new clothes.
The joint venture between the Salvation Army and recycling specialist Project Plan B uses items from the charityÕs sorting centre.
Polyester waste from the new recycling machine at the Salvation Army Project Reclaim in Cransley Park, Kettering, Northamptonshire, 30th April, 2024.
An experiment is being conducted to weave with the yarn produced as a waste product.
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'A world first': project recycles polyester into yarn for new clothes
A venture that uses methods applied to plastic bottles for old textiles aims to tackle the UK's mountain of unwanted garments.
In a world first in Kettering, Northamptonshire, Project Re:claim is taking technology used for recycling plastic bottles and adapting it to reprocess polyester textiles into granules that can be turned back into yarn for new clothes.
The joint venture between the Salvation Army and recycling specialist Project Plan B uses items from the charity’s sorting centre.
The new recycling machine at the Salvation Army Project Reclaim in Cransley Park, Kettering, Northamptonshire, 30th April, 2024.
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'A world first': project recycles polyester into yarn for new clothes
A venture that uses methods applied to plastic bottles for old textiles aims to tackle the UK's mountain of unwanted garments.
In a world first in Kettering, Northamptonshire, Project Re:claim is taking technology used for recycling plastic bottles and adapting it to reprocess polyester textiles into granules that can be turned back into yarn for new clothes.
The joint venture between the Salvation Army and recycling specialist Project Plan B uses items from the charity’s sorting centre.
The new recycling machine at the Salvation Army Project Reclaim in Cransley Park, Kettering, Northamptonshire, 30th April, 2024.
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'A world first': project recycles polyester into yarn for new clothes
A venture that uses methods applied to plastic bottles for old textiles aims to tackle the UK's mountain of unwanted garments.
In a world first in Kettering, Northamptonshire, Project Re:claim is taking technology used for recycling plastic bottles and adapting it to reprocess polyester textiles into granules that can be turned back into yarn for new clothes.
The joint venture between the Salvation Army and recycling specialist Project Plan B uses items from the charity’s sorting centre.
Polyester beads from the new recycling machine at the Salvation Army Project Reclaim in Cransley Park, Kettering, Northamptonshire, 30th April, 2024.
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'A world first': project recycles polyester into yarn for new clothes
A venture that uses methods applied to plastic bottles for old textiles aims to tackle the UK's mountain of unwanted garments.
In a world first in Kettering, Northamptonshire, Project Re:claim is taking technology used for recycling plastic bottles and adapting it to reprocess polyester textiles into granules that can be turned back into yarn for new clothes.
The joint venture between the Salvation Army and recycling specialist Project Plan B uses items from the charity’s sorting centre.
A bale of polyester material offcuts from a Gaelic football shirt manufacturer awaits the new recycling machine at the Salvation Army Project Reclaim in Cransley Park, Kettering, Northamptonshire, 30th April, 2024.
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SCHICKSALE - Ein Paar hat nach dem Verlust von frühgeborenen Zwillingen eine Tochter bekommen
MERCURY PRESS (PICTURED- Chloe and Amelia) - A couple have had a miracle baby thanks to a single cervical stitch after the devastating loss of premature twins. Chloe and Chris Turner lost their twins, Alice and Amelia, after they were born severely premature at 24 weeks in June 2018. The couple, from Burton Latimer, Kettering, had been unaware that the removal of some precancerous cells from Chloe's cervix two years earlier had made her susceptible to going into early labour. They spent a year devastated with grief before they decided to try again for a baby and on June 12 2020 their miracle baby Amber, now ten months old, was born. - SEE MERC COPY (FOTO: DUKAS/CATERSNEWS)
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SCHICKSALE - Ein Paar hat nach dem Verlust von frühgeborenen Zwillingen eine Tochter bekommen
WILLIAM LAILEY / MERCURY PRESS (PICTURED- Chris and Chloe Turner with ten month old Amber beside a memorial plant box in the garden dedicated to the twins) - A couple have had a miracle baby thanks to a single cervical stitch after the devastating loss of premature twins. Chloe and Chris Turner lost their twins, Alice and Amelia, after they were born severely premature at 24 weeks in June 2018. The couple, from Burton Latimer, Kettering, had been unaware that the removal of some precancerous cells from Chloe's cervix two years earlier had made her susceptible to going into early labour. They spent a year devastated with grief before they decided to try again for a baby and on June 12 2020 their miracle baby Amber, now ten months old, was born. - SEE MERC COPY (FOTO: DUKAS/CATERSNEWS)
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SCHICKSALE - Ein Paar hat nach dem Verlust von frühgeborenen Zwillingen eine Tochter bekommen
WILLIAM LAILEY / MERCURY PRESS (PICTURED- Chris Turner with ten month old Amber holding a photo of the twins) - A couple have had a miracle baby thanks to a single cervical stitch after the devastating loss of premature twins. Chloe and Chris Turner lost their twins, Alice and Amelia, after they were born severely premature at 24 weeks in June 2018. The couple, from Burton Latimer, Kettering, had been unaware that the removal of some precancerous cells from Chloe's cervix two years earlier had made her susceptible to going into early labour. They spent a year devastated with grief before they decided to try again for a baby and on June 12 2020 their miracle baby Amber, now ten months old, was born. - SEE MERC COPY (FOTO: DUKAS/CATERSNEWS)
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SCHICKSALE - Ein Paar hat nach dem Verlust von frühgeborenen Zwillingen eine Tochter bekommen
WILLIAM LAILEY / MERCURY PRESS (PICTURED- Chloe Turner holding a pictrue of the twins) - A couple have had a miracle baby thanks to a single cervical stitch after the devastating loss of premature twins. Chloe and Chris Turner lost their twins, Alice and Amelia, after they were born severely premature at 24 weeks in June 2018. The couple, from Burton Latimer, Kettering, had been unaware that the removal of some precancerous cells from Chloe's cervix two years earlier had made her susceptible to going into early labour. They spent a year devastated with grief before they decided to try again for a baby and on June 12 2020 their miracle baby Amber, now ten months old, was born. - SEE MERC COPY (FOTO: DUKAS/CATERSNEWS)
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SCHICKSALE - Ein Paar hat nach dem Verlust von frühgeborenen Zwillingen eine Tochter bekommen
WILLIAM LAILEY / MERCURY PRESS (PICTURED- Chloe Turner with ten month old Amber) - A couple have had a miracle baby thanks to a single cervical stitch after the devastating loss of premature twins. Chloe and Chris Turner lost their twins, Alice and Amelia, after they were born severely premature at 24 weeks in June 2018. The couple, from Burton Latimer, Kettering, had been unaware that the removal of some precancerous cells from Chloe's cervix two years earlier had made her susceptible to going into early labour. They spent a year devastated with grief before they decided to try again for a baby and on June 12 2020 their miracle baby Amber, now ten months old, was born. - SEE MERC COPY (FOTO: DUKAS/CATERSNEWS)
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SCHICKSALE - Ein Paar hat nach dem Verlust von frühgeborenen Zwillingen eine Tochter bekommen
WILLIAM LAILEY / MERCURY PRESS (PICTURED- Chris Turner with ten month old Amber) - A couple have had a miracle baby thanks to a single cervical stitch after the devastating loss of premature twins. Chloe and Chris Turner lost their twins, Alice and Amelia, after they were born severely premature at 24 weeks in June 2018. The couple, from Burton Latimer, Kettering, had been unaware that the removal of some precancerous cells from Chloe's cervix two years earlier had made her susceptible to going into early labour. They spent a year devastated with grief before they decided to try again for a baby and on June 12 2020 their miracle baby Amber, now ten months old, was born. - SEE MERC COPY (FOTO: DUKAS/CATERSNEWS)
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SCHICKSALE - Ein Paar hat nach dem Verlust von frühgeborenen Zwillingen eine Tochter bekommen
WILLIAM LAILEY / MERCURY PRESS (PICTURED- Chris and Chloe Turner with ten month old Amber) - A couple have had a miracle baby thanks to a single cervical stitch after the devastating loss of premature twins. Chloe and Chris Turner lost their twins, Alice and Amelia, after they were born severely premature at 24 weeks in June 2018. The couple, from Burton Latimer, Kettering, had been unaware that the removal of some precancerous cells from Chloe's cervix two years earlier had made her susceptible to going into early labour. They spent a year devastated with grief before they decided to try again for a baby and on June 12 2020 their miracle baby Amber, now ten months old, was born. - SEE MERC COPY (FOTO: DUKAS/CATERSNEWS)
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SCHICKSALE - Ein Paar hat nach dem Verlust von frühgeborenen Zwillingen eine Tochter bekommen
WILLIAM LAILEY / MERCURY PRESS (PICTURED- Ten month old Amber) - A couple have had a miracle baby thanks to a single cervical stitch after the devastating loss of premature twins. Chloe and Chris Turner lost their twins, Alice and Amelia, after they were born severely premature at 24 weeks in June 2018. The couple, from Burton Latimer, Kettering, had been unaware that the removal of some precancerous cells from Chloe's cervix two years earlier had made her susceptible to going into early labour. They spent a year devastated with grief before they decided to try again for a baby and on June 12 2020 their miracle baby Amber, now ten months old, was born. - SEE MERC COPY (FOTO: DUKAS/CATERSNEWS)
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SCHICKSALE - Ein Paar hat nach dem Verlust von frühgeborenen Zwillingen eine Tochter bekommen
WILLIAM LAILEY / MERCURY PRESS (PICTURED- Chloe Turner with ten month old Amber and a photo of the twins Alice and Amelia) - A couple have had a miracle baby thanks to a single cervical stitch after the devastating loss of premature twins. Chloe and Chris Turner lost their twins, Alice and Amelia, after they were born severely premature at 24 weeks in June 2018. The couple, from Burton Latimer, Kettering, had been unaware that the removal of some precancerous cells from Chloe's cervix two years earlier had made her susceptible to going into early labour. They spent a year devastated with grief before they decided to try again for a baby and on June 12 2020 their miracle baby Amber, now ten months old, was born. - SEE MERC COPY (FOTO: DUKAS/CATERSNEWS)
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FEATURE - Ältestes Schaukelpferd der Welt in neuem Glanz
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoff Robinson Photography/REX/Shutterstock (9047284i)
The world'soldest Rocking Horse after being restored at Wicksteed Park in Kettering,Northants.
World's oldest rocking horse is restored, Kettering, Northamptonshire - 31 Aug 2017
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FEATURE - Ältestes Schaukelpferd der Welt in neuem Glanz
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoff Robinson Photography/REX/Shutterstock (9047284g)
The world'soldest Rocking Horse after being restored at Wicksteed Park in Kettering,Northants.
World's oldest rocking horse is restored, Kettering, Northamptonshire - 31 Aug 2017
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FEATURE - Ältestes Schaukelpferd der Welt in neuem Glanz
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoff Robinson Photography/REX/Shutterstock (9047284b)
The world's oldest Rocking Horse after being restored and being used by children at Wicksteed Park
World's oldest rocking horse is restored, Kettering, Northamptonshire - 31 Aug 2017
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FEATURE - Ältestes Schaukelpferd der Welt in neuem Glanz
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoff Robinson Photography/REX/Shutterstock (9047284l)
A design drawing for a Rocking Horse from 1928.
World's oldest rocking horse is restored, Kettering, Northamptonshire - 31 Aug 2017
The world's oldest surviving playground ROCKING HORSE has been restored to its former glory - after it was found rusting in a DITCH and sold on eBay. The ride, which is believed to be 90 YEARS OLD, was one of the attractions invented by Charles Wicksteed for his Wicksteed Park amusement park in Kettering, Northamptonshire. The rocking horse was discovered in a ditch near Margate by a salvage yard and put up for sale on eBay, where it was seen by Charles' great-grandson, Oliver Wicksteed. He bought the ride, nicknamed Rocky by park staff, for £400 and it was lovingly restored by staff at Wicksteed Playgrounds, the manufacturing business set up by Charles, which is still based in the town. It has now been placed back in Wicksteed Park, next to its free playground, where it is being enjoyed by children once more as part of a project to bring the history of children's play to life.
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FEATURE - Ältestes Schaukelpferd der Welt in neuem Glanz
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoff Robinson Photography/REX/Shutterstock (9047284k)
An advert for a Wicksteed Rrocking Horse from the 1950's.
World's oldest rocking horse is restored, Kettering, Northamptonshire - 31 Aug 2017
The world's oldest surviving playground ROCKING HORSE has been restored to its former glory - after it was found rusting in a DITCH and sold on eBay. The ride, which is believed to be 90 YEARS OLD, was one of the attractions invented by Charles Wicksteed for his Wicksteed Park amusement park in Kettering, Northamptonshire. The rocking horse was discovered in a ditch near Margate by a salvage yard and put up for sale on eBay, where it was seen by Charles' great-grandson, Oliver Wicksteed. He bought the ride, nicknamed Rocky by park staff, for £400 and it was lovingly restored by staff at Wicksteed Playgrounds, the manufacturing business set up by Charles, which is still based in the town. It has now been placed back in Wicksteed Park, next to its free playground, where it is being enjoyed by children once more as part of a project to bring the history of children's play to life.
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DUK10071019_004
FEATURE - Ältestes Schaukelpferd der Welt in neuem Glanz
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoff Robinson Photography/REX/Shutterstock (9047284j)
The world's oldest Rocking Horse after it was found in a ditch in Margate and before restoration.
World's oldest rocking horse is restored, Kettering, Northamptonshire - 31 Aug 2017
The world's oldest surviving playground ROCKING HORSE has been restored to its former glory - after it was found rusting in a DITCH and sold on eBay. The ride, which is believed to be 90 YEARS OLD, was one of the attractions invented by Charles Wicksteed for his Wicksteed Park amusement park in Kettering, Northamptonshire. The rocking horse was discovered in a ditch near Margate by a salvage yard and put up for sale on eBay, where it was seen by Charles' great-grandson, Oliver Wicksteed. He bought the ride, nicknamed Rocky by park staff, for £400 and it was lovingly restored by staff at Wicksteed Playgrounds, the manufacturing business set up by Charles, which is still based in the town. It has now been placed back in Wicksteed Park, next to its free playground, where it is being enjoyed by children once more as part of a project to bring the history of children's play to life.
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DUK10071019_003
FEATURE - Ältestes Schaukelpferd der Welt in neuem Glanz
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoff Robinson Photography/REX/Shutterstock (9047284m)
The world's oldest Rocking Horse after it was found in a ditch in Margate and before restoration.
World's oldest rocking horse is restored, Kettering, Northamptonshire - 31 Aug 2017
The world's oldest surviving playground ROCKING HORSE has been restored to its former glory - after it was found rusting in a DITCH and sold on eBay. The ride, which is believed to be 90 YEARS OLD, was one of the attractions invented by Charles Wicksteed for his Wicksteed Park amusement park in Kettering, Northamptonshire. The rocking horse was discovered in a ditch near Margate by a salvage yard and put up for sale on eBay, where it was seen by Charles' great-grandson, Oliver Wicksteed. He bought the ride, nicknamed Rocky by park staff, for £400 and it was lovingly restored by staff at Wicksteed Playgrounds, the manufacturing business set up by Charles, which is still based in the town. It has now been placed back in Wicksteed Park, next to its free playground, where it is being enjoyed by children once more as part of a project to bring the history of children's play to life.
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DUK10071019_002
FEATURE - Ältestes Schaukelpferd der Welt in neuem Glanz
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoff Robinson Photography/REX/Shutterstock (9047284n)
The world's oldest Rocking Horse after it was found in a ditch in Margate and before restoration.
World's oldest rocking horse is restored, Kettering, Northamptonshire - 31 Aug 2017
The world's oldest surviving playground ROCKING HORSE has been restored to its former glory - after it was found rusting in a DITCH and sold on eBay. The ride, which is believed to be 90 YEARS OLD, was one of the attractions invented by Charles Wicksteed for his Wicksteed Park amusement park in Kettering, Northamptonshire. The rocking horse was discovered in a ditch near Margate by a salvage yard and put up for sale on eBay, where it was seen by Charles' great-grandson, Oliver Wicksteed. He bought the ride, nicknamed Rocky by park staff, for £400 and it was lovingly restored by staff at Wicksteed Playgrounds, the manufacturing business set up by Charles, which is still based in the town. It has now been placed back in Wicksteed Park, next to its free playground, where it is being enjoyed by children once more as part of a project to bring the history of children's play to life.
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DUK10071019_001
FEATURE - Ältestes Schaukelpferd der Welt in neuem Glanz
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoff Robinson Photography/REX/Shutterstock (9047284a)
The world's oldest Rocking Horse after being restored and being used by children at Wicksteed Park
World's oldest rocking horse is restored, Kettering, Northamptonshire - 31 Aug 2017
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FEATURE - Rekonstruktion der weltältesten Rutschbahn in England
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoff Robinson Photography/REX/Shutterstock (8852469t)
World's first slide at Wicksteed Park in Kettering, Northamptonshire in 1921
Re-creation of the world's first playground slide unveiled, Kettering, Northamptonshire, UK - 30 May 2017
*Full story: https://www.rexfeatures.com/nanolink/tdoy
A re-creation of the world's FIRST playground slide - built 96 YEARS ago from a plank of wood with NO sides - has been unveiled today (Wed). The primitive piece of play equipment was originally constructed in 1921 in Wicksteed Park in Kettering, Northamptonshire - the first public park in the UK. It was designed by owner Charles Wicksteed, who initially made slides for his park as part of his vision to inspire and encourage play, then went on to manufacture and sell them around the world. Now the iconic slide with wooden steps and 30ft long timber planks, has been re-created as part of the park's project to bring the history of children's play to life. It is based on original drawings of the first slide so modern-day children can experience the same thrills that their counterparts did back in the 1920s - and it has already proved a hit ahead of its official opening next month.
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World's first slide at Wicksteed Park in Kettering, Northamptonshire in 1921
Re-creation of the world's first playground slide unveiled, Kettering, Northamptonshire, UK - 30 May 2017
*Full story: https://www.rexfeatures.com/nanolink/tdoy
A re-creation of the world's FIRST playground slide - built 96 YEARS ago from a plank of wood with NO sides - has been unveiled today (Wed). The primitive piece of play equipment was originally constructed in 1921 in Wicksteed Park in Kettering, Northamptonshire - the first public park in the UK. It was designed by owner Charles Wicksteed, who initially made slides for his park as part of his vision to inspire and encourage play, then went on to manufacture and sell them around the world. Now the iconic slide with wooden steps and 30ft long timber planks, has been re-created as part of the park's project to bring the history of children's play to life. It is based on original drawings of the first slide so modern-day children can experience the same thrills that their counterparts did back in the 1920s - and it has already proved a hit ahead of its official opening next month.
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FEATURE - Rekonstruktion der weltältesten Rutschbahn in England
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoff Robinson Photography/REX/Shutterstock (8852469r)
World's first slide at Wicksteed Park in Kettering, Northamptonshire in 1921
Re-creation of the world's first playground slide unveiled, Kettering, Northamptonshire, UK - 30 May 2017
*Full story: https://www.rexfeatures.com/nanolink/tdoy
A re-creation of the world's FIRST playground slide - built 96 YEARS ago from a plank of wood with NO sides - has been unveiled today (Wed). The primitive piece of play equipment was originally constructed in 1921 in Wicksteed Park in Kettering, Northamptonshire - the first public park in the UK. It was designed by owner Charles Wicksteed, who initially made slides for his park as part of his vision to inspire and encourage play, then went on to manufacture and sell them around the world. Now the iconic slide with wooden steps and 30ft long timber planks, has been re-created as part of the park's project to bring the history of children's play to life. It is based on original drawings of the first slide so modern-day children can experience the same thrills that their counterparts did back in the 1920s - and it has already proved a hit ahead of its official opening next month.
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FEATURE - Rekonstruktion der weltältesten Rutschbahn in England
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoff Robinson Photography/REX/Shutterstock (8852469s)
World's first slide at Wicksteed Park in Kettering, Northamptonshire in 1921
Re-creation of the world's first playground slide unveiled, Kettering, Northamptonshire, UK - 30 May 2017
*Full story: https://www.rexfeatures.com/nanolink/tdoy
A re-creation of the world's FIRST playground slide - built 96 YEARS ago from a plank of wood with NO sides - has been unveiled today (Wed). The primitive piece of play equipment was originally constructed in 1921 in Wicksteed Park in Kettering, Northamptonshire - the first public park in the UK. It was designed by owner Charles Wicksteed, who initially made slides for his park as part of his vision to inspire and encourage play, then went on to manufacture and sell them around the world. Now the iconic slide with wooden steps and 30ft long timber planks, has been re-created as part of the park's project to bring the history of children's play to life. It is based on original drawings of the first slide so modern-day children can experience the same thrills that their counterparts did back in the 1920s - and it has already proved a hit ahead of its official opening next month.
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FEATURE - Rekonstruktion der weltältesten Rutschbahn in England
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoff Robinson Photography/REX/Shutterstock (8852469u)
World's first slide at Wicksteed Park in Kettering, Northamptonshire in 1921
Re-creation of the world's first playground slide unveiled, Kettering, Northamptonshire, UK - 30 May 2017
*Full story: https://www.rexfeatures.com/nanolink/tdoy
A re-creation of the world's FIRST playground slide - built 96 YEARS ago from a plank of wood with NO sides - has been unveiled today (Wed). The primitive piece of play equipment was originally constructed in 1921 in Wicksteed Park in Kettering, Northamptonshire - the first public park in the UK. It was designed by owner Charles Wicksteed, who initially made slides for his park as part of his vision to inspire and encourage play, then went on to manufacture and sell them around the world. Now the iconic slide with wooden steps and 30ft long timber planks, has been re-created as part of the park's project to bring the history of children's play to life. It is based on original drawings of the first slide so modern-day children can experience the same thrills that their counterparts did back in the 1920s - and it has already proved a hit ahead of its official opening next month.
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FEATURE - Rekonstruktion der weltältesten Rutschbahn in England
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoff Robinson Photography/REX/Shutterstock (8852469g)
Sam Nicoll,8, trying out the World's first slide which has been recreated at Wicksteed Park
Re-creation of the world's first playground slide unveiled, Kettering, Northamptonshire, UK - 30 May 2017
*Full story: https://www.rexfeatures.com/nanolink/tdoy
A re-creation of the world's FIRST playground slide - built 96 YEARS ago from a plank of wood with NO sides - has been unveiled today (Wed). The primitive piece of play equipment was originally constructed in 1921 in Wicksteed Park in Kettering, Northamptonshire - the first public park in the UK. It was designed by owner Charles Wicksteed, who initially made slides for his park as part of his vision to inspire and encourage play, then went on to manufacture and sell them around the world. Now the iconic slide with wooden steps and 30ft long timber planks, has been re-created as part of the park's project to bring the history of children's play to life. It is based on original drawings of the first slide so modern-day children can experience the same thrills that their counterparts did back in the 1920s - and it has already proved a hit ahead of its official opening next month.
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FEATURE - Rekonstruktion der weltältesten Rutschbahn in England
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoff Robinson Photography/REX/Shutterstock (8852469k)
World's first slide recreated at Wicksteed Park
Re-creation of the world's first playground slide unveiled, Kettering, Northamptonshire, UK - 30 May 2017
*Full story: https://www.rexfeatures.com/nanolink/tdoy
A re-creation of the world's FIRST playground slide - built 96 YEARS ago from a plank of wood with NO sides - has been unveiled today (Wed). The primitive piece of play equipment was originally constructed in 1921 in Wicksteed Park in Kettering, Northamptonshire - the first public park in the UK. It was designed by owner Charles Wicksteed, who initially made slides for his park as part of his vision to inspire and encourage play, then went on to manufacture and sell them around the world. Now the iconic slide with wooden steps and 30ft long timber planks, has been re-created as part of the park's project to bring the history of children's play to life. It is based on original drawings of the first slide so modern-day children can experience the same thrills that their counterparts did back in the 1920s - and it has already proved a hit ahead of its official opening next month.
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FEATURE - Rekonstruktion der weltältesten Rutschbahn in England
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoff Robinson Photography/REX/Shutterstock (8852469l)
World's first slide recreated at Wicksteed Park
Re-creation of the world's first playground slide unveiled, Kettering, Northamptonshire, UK - 30 May 2017
*Full story: https://www.rexfeatures.com/nanolink/tdoy
A re-creation of the world's FIRST playground slide - built 96 YEARS ago from a plank of wood with NO sides - has been unveiled today (Wed). The primitive piece of play equipment was originally constructed in 1921 in Wicksteed Park in Kettering, Northamptonshire - the first public park in the UK. It was designed by owner Charles Wicksteed, who initially made slides for his park as part of his vision to inspire and encourage play, then went on to manufacture and sell them around the world. Now the iconic slide with wooden steps and 30ft long timber planks, has been re-created as part of the park's project to bring the history of children's play to life. It is based on original drawings of the first slide so modern-day children can experience the same thrills that their counterparts did back in the 1920s - and it has already proved a hit ahead of its official opening next month.
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FEATURE - Rekonstruktion der weltältesten Rutschbahn in England
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoff Robinson Photography/REX/Shutterstock (8852469n)
World's first slide recreated at Wicksteed Park
Re-creation of the world's first playground slide unveiled, Kettering, Northamptonshire, UK - 30 May 2017
*Full story: https://www.rexfeatures.com/nanolink/tdoy
A re-creation of the world's FIRST playground slide - built 96 YEARS ago from a plank of wood with NO sides - has been unveiled today (Wed). The primitive piece of play equipment was originally constructed in 1921 in Wicksteed Park in Kettering, Northamptonshire - the first public park in the UK. It was designed by owner Charles Wicksteed, who initially made slides for his park as part of his vision to inspire and encourage play, then went on to manufacture and sell them around the world. Now the iconic slide with wooden steps and 30ft long timber planks, has been re-created as part of the park's project to bring the history of children's play to life. It is based on original drawings of the first slide so modern-day children can experience the same thrills that their counterparts did back in the 1920s - and it has already proved a hit ahead of its official opening next month.
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FEATURE - Rekonstruktion der weltältesten Rutschbahn in England
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoff Robinson Photography/REX/Shutterstock (8852469a)
World's first slide recreated at Wicksteed Park
Re-creation of the world's first playground slide unveiled, Kettering, Northamptonshire, UK - 30 May 2017
*Full story: https://www.rexfeatures.com/nanolink/tdoy
A re-creation of the world's FIRST playground slide - built 96 YEARS ago from a plank of wood with NO sides - has been unveiled today (Wed). The primitive piece of play equipment was originally constructed in 1921 in Wicksteed Park in Kettering, Northamptonshire - the first public park in the UK. It was designed by owner Charles Wicksteed, who initially made slides for his park as part of his vision to inspire and encourage play, then went on to manufacture and sell them around the world. Now the iconic slide with wooden steps and 30ft long timber planks, has been re-created as part of the park's project to bring the history of children's play to life. It is based on original drawings of the first slide so modern-day children can experience the same thrills that their counterparts did back in the 1920s - and it has already proved a hit ahead of its official opening next month.
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FEATURE - Rekonstruktion der weltältesten Rutschbahn in England
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoff Robinson Photography/REX/Shutterstock (8852469p)
World's first slide recreated at Wicksteed Park
Re-creation of the world's first playground slide unveiled, Kettering, Northamptonshire, UK - 30 May 2017
*Full story: https://www.rexfeatures.com/nanolink/tdoy
A re-creation of the world's FIRST playground slide - built 96 YEARS ago from a plank of wood with NO sides - has been unveiled today (Wed). The primitive piece of play equipment was originally constructed in 1921 in Wicksteed Park in Kettering, Northamptonshire - the first public park in the UK. It was designed by owner Charles Wicksteed, who initially made slides for his park as part of his vision to inspire and encourage play, then went on to manufacture and sell them around the world. Now the iconic slide with wooden steps and 30ft long timber planks, has been re-created as part of the park's project to bring the history of children's play to life. It is based on original drawings of the first slide so modern-day children can experience the same thrills that their counterparts did back in the 1920s - and it has already proved a hit ahead of its official opening next month.
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FEATURE - Rekonstruktion der weltältesten Rutschbahn in England
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoff Robinson Photography/REX/Shutterstock (8852469e)
World's first slide recreated at Wicksteed Park
Re-creation of the world's first playground slide unveiled, Kettering, Northamptonshire, UK - 30 May 2017
*Full story: https://www.rexfeatures.com/nanolink/tdoy
A re-creation of the world's FIRST playground slide - built 96 YEARS ago from a plank of wood with NO sides - has been unveiled today (Wed). The primitive piece of play equipment was originally constructed in 1921 in Wicksteed Park in Kettering, Northamptonshire - the first public park in the UK. It was designed by owner Charles Wicksteed, who initially made slides for his park as part of his vision to inspire and encourage play, then went on to manufacture and sell them around the world. Now the iconic slide with wooden steps and 30ft long timber planks, has been re-created as part of the park's project to bring the history of children's play to life. It is based on original drawings of the first slide so modern-day children can experience the same thrills that their counterparts did back in the 1920s - and it has already proved a hit ahead of its official opening next month.
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FEATURE - Rekonstruktion der weltältesten Rutschbahn in England
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoff Robinson Photography/REX/Shutterstock (8852469d)
World's first slide recreated at Wicksteed Park
Re-creation of the world's first playground slide unveiled, Kettering, Northamptonshire, UK - 30 May 2017
*Full story: https://www.rexfeatures.com/nanolink/tdoy
A re-creation of the world's FIRST playground slide - built 96 YEARS ago from a plank of wood with NO sides - has been unveiled today (Wed). The primitive piece of play equipment was originally constructed in 1921 in Wicksteed Park in Kettering, Northamptonshire - the first public park in the UK. It was designed by owner Charles Wicksteed, who initially made slides for his park as part of his vision to inspire and encourage play, then went on to manufacture and sell them around the world. Now the iconic slide with wooden steps and 30ft long timber planks, has been re-created as part of the park's project to bring the history of children's play to life. It is based on original drawings of the first slide so modern-day children can experience the same thrills that their counterparts did back in the 1920s - and it has already proved a hit ahead of its official opening next month.
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FEATURE - Rekonstruktion der weltältesten Rutschbahn in England
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoff Robinson Photography/REX/Shutterstock (8852469b)
World's first slide recreated at Wicksteed Park
Re-creation of the world's first playground slide unveiled, Kettering, Northamptonshire, UK - 30 May 2017
*Full story: https://www.rexfeatures.com/nanolink/tdoy
A re-creation of the world's FIRST playground slide - built 96 YEARS ago from a plank of wood with NO sides - has been unveiled today (Wed). The primitive piece of play equipment was originally constructed in 1921 in Wicksteed Park in Kettering, Northamptonshire - the first public park in the UK. It was designed by owner Charles Wicksteed, who initially made slides for his park as part of his vision to inspire and encourage play, then went on to manufacture and sell them around the world. Now the iconic slide with wooden steps and 30ft long timber planks, has been re-created as part of the park's project to bring the history of children's play to life. It is based on original drawings of the first slide so modern-day children can experience the same thrills that their counterparts did back in the 1920s - and it has already proved a hit ahead of its official opening next month.
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Historians uncover photos showing world's first children's slide constructed in 1922 in Wicksteed Park, Kettering, Northamptonshire, Britain - 16 Apr 2012
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoffrey Robinson / Rex Features (1697590l)
Revealed: World's First Children's Slide
Historians have uncovered photos of the world's first children's slider, which was constructed 90 years ago from a plank of wood.
Girls and boys can be seen climbing the dangerously steep four-metre high ladder, then pushing themselves down the long wooden plank which has nothing to stop them falling off.
The primitive piece of play equipment was constructed in 1922 in Wicksteed Park in Kettering, Northamptonshire - the first park of its kind in the UK.
It was designed by owner Charles Wicksteed, who initially made slides for his park before going on to manufacture and sell them around the world.
"These days the health and safety brigade would have a fit if a slide like this was put in a children's playground," said national child play historian Linden Groves, whose research unearthed the photos.
"But in those days people took responsibility for themselves. If you fell off a slide and tore your trousers you would get a clip round the ear from your dad, not a six figure payout.
"Wicksteed's slide was a pioneering piece of play equipment and very popular with girls and boys as the pictures show."
The Wicksteed company catalogue for 1924 gives an illustration of the first slide and states that remarkably there were no accidents.
The description says: "The planks are faced with teak, and as this does not splinter it keeps a smooth glossy surface. The supposed wear and tear of the children's clothes does not take place.
"If the plank were not smooth the children could not slide down, and if it is smooth no wear takes place.
"It was at first thought that children would hesitate about climbing so high a ladder; this has proved to be quite a mistake, they go up without fear or trembling, and we have never had an accident of any sort, although tens of t...
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Historians uncover photos showing world's first children's slide constructed in 1922 in Wicksteed Park, Kettering, Northamptonshire, Britain - 16 Apr 2012
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoffrey Robinson / Rex Features (1697590m)
Revealed: World's First Children's Slide
Historians have uncovered photos of the world's first children's slider, which was constructed 90 years ago from a plank of wood.
Girls and boys can be seen climbing the dangerously steep four-metre high ladder, then pushing themselves down the long wooden plank which has nothing to stop them falling off.
The primitive piece of play equipment was constructed in 1922 in Wicksteed Park in Kettering, Northamptonshire - the first park of its kind in the UK.
It was designed by owner Charles Wicksteed, who initially made slides for his park before going on to manufacture and sell them around the world.
"These days the health and safety brigade would have a fit if a slide like this was put in a children's playground," said national child play historian Linden Groves, whose research unearthed the photos.
"But in those days people took responsibility for themselves. If you fell off a slide and tore your trousers you would get a clip round the ear from your dad, not a six figure payout.
"Wicksteed's slide was a pioneering piece of play equipment and very popular with girls and boys as the pictures show."
The Wicksteed company catalogue for 1924 gives an illustration of the first slide and states that remarkably there were no accidents.
The description says: "The planks are faced with teak, and as this does not splinter it keeps a smooth glossy surface. The supposed wear and tear of the children's clothes does not take place.
"If the plank were not smooth the children could not slide down, and if it is smooth no wear takes place.
"It was at first thought that children would hesitate about climbing so high a ladder; this has proved to be quite a mistake, they go up without fear or trembling, and we have never had an accident of any sort, although tens of t...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/IHKXWIOIF
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Historians uncover photos showing world's first children's slide constructed in 1922 in Wicksteed Park, Kettering, Northamptonshire, Britain - 16 Apr 2012
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoffrey Robinson / Rex Features (1697590k)
Revealed: World's First Children's Slide
Historians have uncovered photos of the world's first children's slider, which was constructed 90 years ago from a plank of wood.
Girls and boys can be seen climbing the dangerously steep four-metre high ladder, then pushing themselves down the long wooden plank which has nothing to stop them falling off.
The primitive piece of play equipment was constructed in 1922 in Wicksteed Park in Kettering, Northamptonshire - the first park of its kind in the UK.
It was designed by owner Charles Wicksteed, who initially made slides for his park before going on to manufacture and sell them around the world.
"These days the health and safety brigade would have a fit if a slide like this was put in a children's playground," said national child play historian Linden Groves, whose research unearthed the photos.
"But in those days people took responsibility for themselves. If you fell off a slide and tore your trousers you would get a clip round the ear from your dad, not a six figure payout.
"Wicksteed's slide was a pioneering piece of play equipment and very popular with girls and boys as the pictures show."
The Wicksteed company catalogue for 1924 gives an illustration of the first slide and states that remarkably there were no accidents.
The description says: "The planks are faced with teak, and as this does not splinter it keeps a smooth glossy surface. The supposed wear and tear of the children's clothes does not take place.
"If the plank were not smooth the children could not slide down, and if it is smooth no wear takes place.
"It was at first thought that children would hesitate about climbing so high a ladder; this has proved to be quite a mistake, they go up without fear or trembling, and we have never had an accident of any sort, although tens of t...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/IHKXWIOIF
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