At the Wharf

The Sand Pit

Northampton Independent, 23^rd April 1927

Seaside Pleasures in Rushden

The Sand Pit

An artificial seaside has been erected in Spencer Park, Rushden, for the enjoyment of children. The picture shows happy youngsters revelling in building castles in a sand dump in an oval stone enclosure, and alongside it is a paddling pond only a few inches deep, which is more of a joy to the children that to mothers, whose offspring often return home with sodden garments. The children’s playground is also equipped with swings, see-saws, etc., and there is also a tank for them to climb about on and thereby derive more pleasure from this war relic than adults with a taste for more aesthetic surroundings. Certainly, the children seem to be catered for in this recreation ground far better than grown ups, who are complaining of the new Jubilee Park having so much money spent upon it. By comparison with other progressive towns, however, Rushden cannot be said to be well equipped with attractive pleasure grounds. There is widespread hope that the day is not far distant when the authorities will acquire the spacious meadows and woodlands adjoining the recreation ground on Washbrook Road, which would enable the place to become, in time, a serious rival to Wicksteed Park for visitors.