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'''Charles Wicksteed''' (1847–1931) was a British engineer, businessman, and entrepreneur. He is best known as an inventor of playground equipment.
==Biography==
Wicksteed was born in [[Leeds]] in 1847. His father was [[Charles Wicksteed]] (1810–1885), a Unitarian minister. At the age of 16, he accepted an apprenticeship at locomotive manufacturer [[Kitson and Company|Kitson & Hewitson]].<ref name="park"></ref> When he was 21, Wicksteed founded Charles Wicksteed and Co., Ltd., a steam plow contracting business. Initially based in [[Norfolk]], he moved operations to [[Kettering]] in 1872.<ref></ref> In 1876, he established an engineering workshop called The Stamford Road Works. The firm was successful, and he sold his plowing business in 1894.<ref name="park"/>
In 1907, Wicksteed's firm developed an automobile transmission. Although considered a noteworthy invention, it was a commercial failure. Wicksteed then pivoted to power tools, including hydraulic hacksaw and circular saw machines.<ref></ref> These inventions were highly successful and subsequently mass produced.<ref name="park"/>
During [[World War I]], Wicksteed principally manufactured munitions, gauges, and gears for the war effort. After the war, he decided to give back to the community. He began development of what would eventually become [[Wicksteed Park]].<ref name="park"/> He designed the layout of the park himself, which includes a 25 acre man-made lake, racing track, and railway.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (given 1, expected 2)</ref>
Wicksteed Park opened in 1921, and Wicksteed began manufacturing playground equipment. He is considered the inventor of the modern-day [[playground slide]] and [[swing (seat)|swing]]. In 2013, a prototype swing of his was unearthed near Wicksteed Park dating back to the early 1920s. It is believed to be the UK's oldest working swing.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (given 1, expected 2)</ref>
Wicksteed's company Wicksteed Leisure Limited is still manufacturing play equipment.<ref></ref>
==References==
[[Category:1847 births]]
[[Category:1931 deaths]]
[[Category:People from Leeds]]
==Biography==
Wicksteed was born in [[Leeds]] in 1847. His father was [[Charles Wicksteed]] (1810–1885), a Unitarian minister. At the age of 16, he accepted an apprenticeship at locomotive manufacturer [[Kitson and Company|Kitson & Hewitson]].<ref name="park"></ref> When he was 21, Wicksteed founded Charles Wicksteed and Co., Ltd., a steam plow contracting business. Initially based in [[Norfolk]], he moved operations to [[Kettering]] in 1872.<ref></ref> In 1876, he established an engineering workshop called The Stamford Road Works. The firm was successful, and he sold his plowing business in 1894.<ref name="park"/>
In 1907, Wicksteed's firm developed an automobile transmission. Although considered a noteworthy invention, it was a commercial failure. Wicksteed then pivoted to power tools, including hydraulic hacksaw and circular saw machines.<ref></ref> These inventions were highly successful and subsequently mass produced.<ref name="park"/>
During [[World War I]], Wicksteed principally manufactured munitions, gauges, and gears for the war effort. After the war, he decided to give back to the community. He began development of what would eventually become [[Wicksteed Park]].<ref name="park"/> He designed the layout of the park himself, which includes a 25 acre man-made lake, racing track, and railway.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (given 1, expected 2)</ref>
Wicksteed Park opened in 1921, and Wicksteed began manufacturing playground equipment. He is considered the inventor of the modern-day [[playground slide]] and [[swing (seat)|swing]]. In 2013, a prototype swing of his was unearthed near Wicksteed Park dating back to the early 1920s. It is believed to be the UK's oldest working swing.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (given 1, expected 2)</ref>
Wicksteed's company Wicksteed Leisure Limited is still manufacturing play equipment.<ref></ref>
==References==
[[Category:1847 births]]
[[Category:1931 deaths]]
[[Category:People from Leeds]]
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