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If you could go back to your childhood, what's one thing that you would bring back today?

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marvellousmoo · 26/03/2023 00:26

For me, it would be the TV show 'The Crystal Maze'. I was obsessed with the show. I know they tried to bring it back a few years ago but it wasn't the same. I adored Richard O'Brien and the whole set up of them going from zone to zone trying to win a crystal. They'll never be another game show like it.

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TheFormidableMrsC · 26/03/2023 12:27

SwimmingAgainstTheTides · 26/03/2023 00:29

Chopper bike.

You can still buy these!

Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 26/03/2023 12:35

Walter"s (later Burton's) Potato Puffs.

Sosbanfachtheresatellyinmybath · 26/03/2023 12:46

SirVixofVixHall · 26/03/2023 00:39

My parents.
But on a more trivial note, Callard and Bowser nougat.

I remember my brother having work experience in the Callard and Bowser factory and him coming home with a massive bag of their toffees, they were delicious 😋

I'd love my childhood teddy bear, he was white with brown ears and my grandmother made him big pink bloomers to wear. I had him up until my 20s (I used to hide my fags in his bloomers as a teen 🤣) I have no idea where he disappeared to, my dd would have loved him.

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Gistbury · 26/03/2023 12:47

Home visits from the GP

SwankyPants · 26/03/2023 12:50

Feeling secure having my mum
And dad. Not having to worry about anything.

CopperLily · 26/03/2023 12:52

Pacers!

OnMyWayToSenility · 26/03/2023 12:53

Toys in cereal

DahliaMacNamara · 26/03/2023 12:55

People (neighbours, sometimes relatives) popping in for a chat. There seemed to be time for endless gossip, laughs and anecdotes. It put the world to rights, and kept things in perspective. I miss that.

Biscuitsneeded · 26/03/2023 13:01

Oh wow, ice magic!! Had totally forgotten this!

Penhaligon · 26/03/2023 13:01

MrsDoylesDoily · 26/03/2023 00:29

Ready salted Chipsticks

Yes!!! Came on here to say this!

Keepthetowel · 26/03/2023 13:02

SirVixofVixHall · 26/03/2023 00:39

My parents.
But on a more trivial note, Callard and Bowser nougat.

Definitely the nougat

IsaiditwasLighthearted · 26/03/2023 13:06

My instant thought was my Mum.

But apart from that, Pacer mints.

SirVixofVixHall · 26/03/2023 16:25

Sosbanfachtheresatellyinmybath · 26/03/2023 12:46

I remember my brother having work experience in the Callard and Bowser factory and him coming home with a massive bag of their toffees, they were delicious 😋

I'd love my childhood teddy bear, he was white with brown ears and my grandmother made him big pink bloomers to wear. I had him up until my 20s (I used to hide my fags in his bloomers as a teen 🤣) I have no idea where he disappeared to, my dd would have loved him.

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That is sad. My childhood teddy was stolen, I wish I still had him.

Keepthetowel · 26/03/2023 16:49

SirVixofVixHall · 26/03/2023 00:39

My parents.
But on a more trivial note, Callard and Bowser nougat.

Just found this on the internet https://www.partridges.co.uk/nougat-with-cherries.html. They say it’s the same recipe as Callard and Bowser. Very expensive though.

Soft White Nougat with Italian Rose Cherries

https://www.partridges.co.uk/nougat-with-cherries.html

SirVixofVixHall · 26/03/2023 20:01

Ooh ! Keepthetowel thank you , I am going to buy some right away !

Suzi888 · 26/03/2023 20:03

My father, my nan and all my pets.

Loved my childhood.

immergeradeaus · 26/03/2023 20:03

Knightmare

Geopolitical stability

(Wow, that got heavy quickly)

grayhairdontcare · 26/03/2023 20:29

Six of us lived on the same street.
We were inseparable.
The best fun and adventures.
I loved the school holidays

MarchMadness23 · 26/03/2023 20:32

SirVixofVixHall · 26/03/2023 00:39

My parents.
But on a more trivial note, Callard and Bowser nougat.

My Nana 💔

@SirVixofVixHall

my Nana worked for callard & bowser. She had a huge sweet drawer! But that's not why I want her back!!

Mañanarama · 26/03/2023 20:33

Biscuitsneeded · 26/03/2023 13:01

Oh wow, ice magic!! Had totally forgotten this!

Nothing comes close to the magic of it, I’ve tried them all!

RollingInTheCreek · 26/03/2023 20:34

The absolute and joy and innocence of childhood. Not worrying about money, bills, climate change, if I’m a good enough parent. Just always excited for the next thing and happy.

WeAreAllLionesses · 26/03/2023 20:35

Sausage flavpur crisps!

ssd · 26/03/2023 20:37

Parents

SirChenjins · 26/03/2023 20:37

My mum and the absence of the internet (although there would still be a thing that gave us Mumsnet and online banking, they can stay)

AllInADay · 26/03/2023 20:38

The range of wildlife that you used to see that is now gone e.g. hedgehogs, water voles, hares, spotted flycatchers...I could go on.....