'In the summer holidays it was time to come in when the street lights came on'

'In the summer holidays it was time to come in when the street lights came on' Giant inflatables in Kirkby, August 8, 1976 (Image: Mirrorpix ) The summer holidays are almost over, with many children soon to return to school as we say goodbye to August for another year. Many across Merseyside will be making the most of their last few days off, from fun trips to jet setting to a hotter destination with their loved ones. But no matter how good of a time we've had this summer, many of us still look back at the good old days having fun on Merseyside.

Some traditions never change, from playing out in the street to heading to popular hotspots, but some generations remember how life used to be here decades ago. ‌ Before the days of social media, technology we know today and holidays abroad became more popular, generations of Merseyside children spent long summer days exploring. The summer holidays were an adventure for generations of kids and many still have fond memories of those bygone years.

Maze of beautiful Liverpool streets where century old pubs still stand READ MORE: On our Facebook page, we recently shared a post which said: "In the summer holidays, you went out in the morning and only came back in for your tea." This was inspired by Mike Keyton, who previously spoke to the ECHO about his memories of his "incredible" childhood and what life was like growing up in post-war Merseyside. ‌ Liverpool Echo Icon Sign up to FREE email.

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