Maybe skipping or hopscotch was more your thing – or perhaps you swapsies?
We’ve got lots of favourite childhood games and hobbies for you to reflect on.
And we’ve thrown in some extra reminders of your youth such as carol singing and trying your luck at ‘penny for the Guy’.
So take a look through and see how many of these scenes from across Wearside, South Tyneside, Hartlepool and County Durham bring back memories.
17. Getting festive in 1977
Christmas carol singing at Sunderland Central Station in December 1977. Remember when carol singers were regular callers at the door? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Sunderland Echo
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18. All the thrills of BMX
Thrills galore can be had on the BMX course at Summerhill in Hartlepool, as shown here in 2013. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: FRANK REID
19. What was your favourite pastime?
Line up with your memories of favourite childhood pastimes. Get in touch and tell us more by emailing [email protected]. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: SE