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.
7. Kids at play
MP Joan Humble joined children at Holy Family School for the opening of their adventure playground in 1999 Photo: Martin Bostock
8. 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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Playground games at St John Vianney School, Blackpool - this is Ella Rembowski when she was six Photo: Martin Bostock
10. Kids at play
A tiny yard didn't matter for Lee Robinson, Jordan Barlow and Nathan Parker from St John's C of E School. They had been selected to play for the town's football team. Photo: Rob Lock
11. Kids at play
Youngsters at Elmslie Girls School enjoying some fresh air outside back in 2000 Photo: Dawn Castle
12. Kids at play
Playground games at St John Vianney School - six-year-old Tim Dunn skipping Photo: Martin Bostock