And this year marks its 50th anniversary. These photos are a snapshot of life there 20 to 30 years ago celebrating everything the sixth form stood for, and still does. Initially it was the sixth form centre for the newly formed Blackpool Collegiate Grammar School. These days it’s not just for A levels – it offers an incredible curriculum of courses for further education. If you went there you might spot yourself or someone you know. They are sure to evoke memories and have you reminiscing.
In case you missed them: 15 pictures which will have you reminiscing if you went to Blackpool Collegiate High School in the 90s
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2. Blackpool Sixth memories
Blackpool Sixth Form College from the air in 2002 Photo: Rob Lock
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Home Secretary Jack Straw chatting with students , during his visit to Blackpool Sixth Form College in 1997 Photo: Bill Johnson
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Drama students in the window of Dillons Bookshop, Blackpool, raising money for Comic Relief, 1997. Jake Macfarlane, Rachel Paterson, Craig Morrison and Sarah Moss. Outside, with "Walker Bear" (Kate Adams), is Rebecca Stanbridge. Photo: Bill Johnson
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Swimmers from Blackpool Sixth Form College Paul Wilkinson and Richard Morris (left), who represented the North West at the British Colleges Sport national Championships, in Sheffield, 1997 Photo: Bill Johnson
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18-year-old Johnny Chiang was Lancashire Under 19 Schools Champion. He went on to represent the North, in the National Table Tennis Championships at Birmingham Photo: Bill Johnson