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Glasgow Live
National
Lee Dalgetty

Childhood games every Glasgow local will remember from playtime

Long before iPhones and Netflix, Glasgow's children played in the streets for hours on end - enjoying endless games that were non-stop entertainment.

Days were dictated by the street lights, the sun, or sometimes realising that our bellies were empty. Summer days flew by, filled with games in the streets - some of which were blocked off to vehicles at certain times to allow children to play.

While many of these games have stood the test of time, some have been branded dangerous while others have simply fallen out of fashion. We've taken a walk down memory lane to look at some of Glasgow's favourite childhood games from days gone by.

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