Playgrounds could be brutal in the 80s and early 90s. We’ve found a selection of pictures showing kids enjoying (or enduring) the playground equipment. Recognise anyone? Let us know. READ MORE: Two years since lockdown brought these bleak images. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Lovat Road – Preston’s very own Coronation Street
9. Playgrounds of peril
This looks fun - but does anyone remember how hot those metal slides got in sunny weather? This picture was taken in 1987 Photo: Archive
10. Playgrounds of peril
No dangerous equipment in this picture - but a playground isn't complete without children enjoying themselves Photo: Archive
11. Playgrounds of peril
A fuming vicar - the Rev Dale Barton of St Stephen's Church, Broadgate - claimed a £10m road scheme will rob local youngsters of a place to play and put lives at risk. Children from more than 450 homes use the Hartington Road playground, but will soon be dicing with death as they are forced to play on the traffic-congested streets as the play area is being pulled down to make way for a link route between Penwortham bypass and Preston Ring Road, via Marsh Lane Photo: Archive
12. Playgrounds of peril
Who knows what playground perils are to come for these eager children - as they race to use play equipment Photo: Archive