No matter how many years go by, there are some foods that we will never forget. The meals, snacks and treats that were a key part of our lives growing up hold a special place in our hearts and stir fond memories.
From nostalgic chocolate bars and sweets, that have since been discontinued, to school cake with pink custard or a warming bowl of Scouse, childhood foods are a comforting reminder of days gone by.
Some dishes were exclusive to Liverpool and Merseyside, and others were enjoyed across Britain, but they will forever be treasured and have been enjoyed by generations of Liverpudlians.
So let's take a comforting walk down memory lane with a variety of foods that remind people of growing up in this vibrant city.
17. Meat and potato pie
Meat and potato pies are a popular pie in the North of England, and were a staple of many Scousers' childhoods. | Adobe Stock/Joe Gough Photo: Adobe Stock/Joe Gough
18. Seaside doughnuts
Watching those dollops of doughy goodness travel along the metal belt, bathe in that hot oil and then drop into a mound of sugar while the sea breeze whips about your face peering through the glass. It is pure childhood for some. You know they are hotter than the sun when they first come out but you just can't wait to take a bite. | Uuganbayar/stock.adobe Photo: Uuganbayar/stock.adobe
19. Corned beef
Corned beef was a staple of many of our childhoods, whether it was mashed with potato to make corned beef hash, served in chunks or sliced and served in a sandwich. Much of it was canned in Liverpool, with Princes’ dating back to 1880 and its headquarters still being based on the waterfront today. | Roger Utting/Adobe Stock Photo: Roger Utting/Adobe Stock