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Childhood games that died and those that survive

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Black-and-white photograph showing a group of children sledging down a snow-covered hill, with snow spraying into the air as they slide. Two more children and an adult stand further up the slope in the background.

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New exhibition explores the evolution of children's street games and play in Beverley

Overview

A new exhibition titled 'Playgrounds to Pixels: A Journey Through Play' is opening at Beverley Guildhall, exploring how childhood games have evolved from outdoor street activities to indoor and digital play. The exhibition features historical photographs, literature, and memories from the 1950s and 60s, highlighting both lost traditions like stoolball, booler, and tin block, and enduring games such as tag, hopscotch, and leapfrog.

Key points

  • The 'Playgrounds to Pixels: A Journey Through Play' exhibition opens at Beverley Guildhall on 7 October and runs until February 2027.
  • Curator Fiona Jenkinson notes a general societal shift from playing outside all day to more structured, indoor play.
  • Traditional street games that have declined in popularity include relievio, tin block (kick the can), booler, and stoolball.
  • Classic games such as tag, leapfrog, hopscotch, and sledging on Beverley Westwood continue to be played across generations.
  • The exhibition also tracks the broader development of playgrounds, toys, and digital technology while emphasising the fundamental importance of play.
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