THE school break is almost upon us which means fun and games for Bolton's youngsters. 

We decided to take a trip down memory lane and see what must-have toys and games kept us entertained in years gone by.

Long before tablets and technology, it was the job of the humble pocket travel game to keep us quiet on long journeys.

Who remembers playing the classic Lancashire game Piggy? It involved players hitting a stick with another stick and then striding to retrieve it in the minimum number of strides.

What was on your birthday or Christmas wish list from Boydell’s Toys? Which gadget were you desperate to get your hands on from Gamesmaster in Astley Bridge?

Take a look through our gallery above and see how many you remember. What do your children think of the toys compared with what they have today?

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