East Kilbride at 75: John Hannah reflects fondly on childhood playing 'conkers and crossy' on council estate
dailyrecord.co.ukHe went from Westwood to Hollywood, but actor John Hannah says he “wouldn’t swap a second” of his childhood with children today.Looking back on his upbringing with great fondness as the town turns 75, one of East Kilbride’s most famous sons shared memories of the “brave new world of the New Town”.“I loved my upbringing and neighbourhood”, said the Four Weddings and a Funeral, Sliding Doors and Spartacus star.“The adventures, the schools, the brave new world of the New Town.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.
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John, 59, added: “It’s been a long time now, and a while since I’ve been back. My own kids are going through school in London.“I wouldn’t swap a second with children today.
You can keep your Internet, give me conkers and crossy, two-man hunt and bulldog.“Oh and a game we played called Best Man's Fall - now that might be my first connection to
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