They are ingrained memories of steep, graffiti ridden slides made from metal which was ice cold in the summer and scorching hot in the summer. And they had nothing but concrete to break a fall. Gripping on to roundabouts with fear of slipping underneath by the ankles and see-saws which flung the lightest child into the air before a painful bump back on the seat. The generation survived what were eventually branded perilous playgrounds. Your memories reflected the era. Kath Coops said: “I fell off a swing onto concrete had two stitches and straight back on swing. Told to be more careful! And Catharine Boyle commented: “Claremont Park was the best with the witches hat and crows nest slide. Best park ever!” In case you missed them: 19 nostalgic scenes to take you back to Blackpool in 1980
7. Parks of the past
There's nothing left of these swings in Grange Park in March 1994 Photo: National World
8. Parks of the past
Thousands of rubber mats were being fixed under swings and roundabouts in parks during the late 80s and early 90s - such as this in Kingscote Park Photo: National World
9. Parks of the past
Devonshire Road park in Bispham - a new look for the playground with modern equipment in 1989 Photo: National World
12. Parks of the past
Damaged play equipment at Devonshire Road playground on the brutal concrete surface. Remember those cone shaped climbing frames in the background? Photo: National World