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FEATURE - Rekonstruktion der weltältesten Rutschbahn in England
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World's first slide recreated at Wicksteed Park
Re-creation of the world's first playground slide unveiled, Kettering, Northamptonshire, UK - 30 May 2017
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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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