They were the anchors of the classrooms, the ones kids looked up to and their invaluable work underpinned the early education of thousands of Blackpool children. We all had a favourite teacher – is yours pictured?
19. Teacher Memories
Mereside Primary School teachers - Head Steve Burton, Early Years teacher Claire Myers, and Key Stage 2 Co-ordinator Jonathan Clucas Photo: Rob Lock
20. Teacher Memories
Centenary celebrations at Thames Primary School in 2003. Reception class teacher Nicola Cassidy, with (from left), Mitchell Ramby, Connor Munn, Anthony McDonald, Emily Jackson, Stephanie Jade Mason and Sophie Mathers. Photo: Bill Johnson
21. Teacher Memories
Teachers Christine Herron (left) and Jane Sumner at St Bernadettes Catholic Primary School, Bispham Photo: Bill Johnson
22. Teacher Memories
Roseacre Primary School teacher Judith Thrower who retired after 28 years service at the school in 2000 Photo: Martin Bostock
23. Teacher Memories
New library facility at St John CE Primary School, Blackpool, 2005. Pupils David Lang and Kaela (corr) Warnes read with Head teacher Jo Snape Photo: Mike Foster
24. Teacher Memories
Grange Park Junior School teacher Mrs Andrew checks the work of one of her pupils in class 7 in 1997 Photo: Dawn Castle