These times are often recalled with deep fondness and a sense of nostalgia.
Growing up in Liverpool has seen many changes over the decades, with older generations often reflecting on how different childhood is today. Before social media, smartphones, and games consoles, children were generally left to their own devices.
They played out in the streets and local parks, finding their own entertainment, often with less consideration for the dangers we’ve come to know today.
Many people have fond memories of these times, whether after school, on weekends, or during the summer holidays—periods that felt like endless small adventures. For those who experienced this era, these times are often recalled with deep fondness and a sense of nostalgia.
The following photos, sourced from our archives and Mirrorpix, offer a nostalgic look back at how children in Liverpool and wider Merseyside used to play in years gone by.
Taken between the 1920s and 1990s, they are a glimpse into our past and a stark reminder of how much life has changed. Some show children in old slum conditions or among WW2 shrapnel, whereas others show kids playing in local parks, estates and more.
Here, we take a look back at how generations of Merseyside children used to play in years gone by. You can see images in our gallery below.
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