Remember When: Playtime in Edinburgh's streets

THESE days parents face £1500 in council fees if they want to close their street off and make it '˜safe' for their kids to play in. But back in 1952 Johnston Street in Leith was closed to traffic after 4pm so kids could play, and regardless of '˜designated' play areas, Edinburgh's kids have always managed to make space to have fun.
By The Newsroom
Published 12th Feb 2016, 15:14 BST
Updated 12th Feb 2016, 16:24 BST
children run on Johnston Street in Leith in 1952. The sign shows the street was a designated childrens playground, with vehicles banned after 4pm.children run on Johnston Street in Leith in 1952. The sign shows the street was a designated childrens playground, with vehicles banned after 4pm.
children run on Johnston Street in Leith in 1952. The sign shows the street was a designated childrens playground, with vehicles banned after 4pm.

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