Brilliant photos resurface of Merseyside kids 30 years ago
See who you remember in these photos from 1993
Brilliant photos that have remained unseen for years show Merseyside kids this time 30 years ago.
The Liverpool ECHO recently shared a number of images from when hundreds of children across the region headed to the Bebington Oval, Wirral to compete in the Merseyside Youth Games in 1993. And we've since delved into our archives to find more from that unforgettable weekend.
Taking place the weekend of June 19 and 20, 1993, more than 1,800 young sportsmen and women competed in the two day event in football and rugby matches, netball, gymnastics, cricket, table tennis and more. The event was so big it even had its own opening ceremony and as the 90s was well underway, it only made sense to invite Mr Blobby.
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From the children who took part at the time to victorious snapshots of the overall winner of the Littlewoods Home Shopping Group/Reebok Merseyside Youth Games, these are bound to stir some memories.
Take a look through our 1993 gallery below and see who you remember.
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The victorious St Helens under 14s girls
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Children playing netball
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The St Helens team
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The opening ceremony
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The event was held at the Bebington Oval, Wirral
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Team Sefton at the opening ceremony
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Sefton netball team
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1993 Merseyside Youth Games, held at the Bebington Oval, Wirral. Youth Games champions Wirral
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Youth Games champions Wirral
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Children playing Table Tennis
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Children playing hockey
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Children playing cricket
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A rugby match underway
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Children playing basketball
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Teams competed in a number of football matches
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A football match well underway
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Girls football tournament
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Former Badminton world champion Gillian Gilkes made an appearance
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Mr Blobby joins badminton champion Gillian Gilkes and young stars from the badminton and table tennis tournaments
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Family double, Laura Hamilton and brother Colin, who starred in the squash competition for Sefton
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More than 1,800 young sportsmen and women competed
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Competitors smile for the camera
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A team of gymnasts in matching uniforms
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Competition underway on the tracks
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A young competitor is victorious
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