Pupils of St John Vianney School in Blackpool playing a traditional game of conkers in the playground. L-R are Shelby Cathie (10), Harry Daniels (9) and Adam Weighman (10)Pupils of St John Vianney School in Blackpool playing a traditional game of conkers in the playground. L-R are Shelby Cathie (10), Harry Daniels (9) and Adam Weighman (10)
Pupils of St John Vianney School in Blackpool playing a traditional game of conkers in the playground. L-R are Shelby Cathie (10), Harry Daniels (9) and Adam Weighman (10)

16 scenes which capture school playground memories in Blackpool during the 90s and 00s - including childhood games you'll remember

Skipping, football, tag and hula hoop were all the craze 20 years ago and going back even further - many will remember conkers, bull dog, marbles, French skipping (elastic?) and hop scotch.
By Claire Lark
Published 26th Sep 2022, 04:55 BST

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These pictures are a snapshot of those memories which show a generation of Blackpool kids in the 90s and 00s enjoying fresh air in the playground. So many to remember from traditional games as well as more modern fun such as giant chess, trim trails and…. adventure playgrounds. It was a big deal if you had one of those at school.

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Thomas Handiforth and Sarah Marsden enjoy a game of playground chess at St John's School in Poulton in 1999

1. Kids at play

Thomas Handiforth and Sarah Marsden enjoy a game of playground chess at St John's School in Poulton in 1999 Photo: Bill Johnson

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This is Mayfield Primary School where children were getting their exercise - and having loads of fun - with a skipping rope

2. Kids at play

This is Mayfield Primary School where children were getting their exercise - and having loads of fun - with a skipping rope Photo: Bill Johnson

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Staff and pupils at Baines Endowed CE Primary School in Blackpool were trying out new, refreshing playground facilities for the children to play with and enjoy in 2003. Picture shows brothers James and Thomas Willan trying out the activity panel with Jim Morrison from Springfields

3. Kids at play

Staff and pupils at Baines Endowed CE Primary School in Blackpool were trying out new, refreshing playground facilities for the children to play with and enjoy in 2003. Picture shows brothers James and Thomas Willan trying out the activity panel with Jim Morrison from Springfields Photo: Submit

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Louise McGill and William from Carleton St. Hildas CE Primary School taking part in a "jump rope for heart" activity, to raise money for the British Heart Foundation. This was in 2000

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Louise McGill and William from Carleton St. Hildas CE Primary School taking part in a "jump rope for heart" activity, to raise money for the British Heart Foundation. This was in 2000 Photo: Bill Johnson

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MP Joan Humble joined children at Holy Family School for the opening of their adventure playground in 1999

5. Kids at play

MP Joan Humble joined children at Holy Family School for the opening of their adventure playground in 1999 Photo: Martin Bostock

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Deputy Head Teacher Gillian Hodgson joins in the playground skipping at St John's RC Primary School

6. Kids at play

Deputy Head Teacher Gillian Hodgson joins in the playground skipping at St John's RC Primary School Photo: Bill Johnson

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