loved it soaked them in vinegar to last longer no longer played health and safty

Me too! They might not allow it in schools any more, but i'm sure kids still play this great game out of school! surely!

Ouch!!! Remember all those 'smarting' & 'bruised' fingers. But didn't we just love playing against our mates & if you won ,,, you 'owned' the 'CHAMPION CONKER' in your area.
Still teach my grandchildren the 'art' of good old fashioned 'conkering' whenever I get the chance.