They were all taken 20 years ago in 2005 during care free days of high school, when friendships were forged for life. Sporting events, dance, drama and other events were captured by our photographers.
ICYMI: 31 unmissable old pictures of how Blackpool looked in 1988 - people, buildings and everyday life
1. High School 2005
Pupils at St George's CE High School, Blackpool, have been taking part in a minute's silence for the Tsunami Appeal. 11 year old Trisha Sawley is pictured with the special poem she wrote for the occasion. Also pictured are school council members (from left), Robin Demar, Curtis Broadley, Rachel Hill, Michaela Mannion, Oliver Lee, Samantha Jawook, Victoria McMahon, Emily Barlow, Lauren Kirkham. | National World
2. High School 2005
Bispham High School. Taran Cameron and members of the school choir celebrate their success in the Blackpool music festival. | National World
3. High School 2005
Pupils at Hodgson High School in Blackpool celebrate their GCSE results. L-R are Helen Carroll, Adele Parker, Angie Town and Josie Crompton. | National World
4. High School 2005
Pupils at Collegiate High School in Blackpool joined the Gazette 's green wristband campaign to promote fair play on the sports field. Pictured with their wristbands are L-R: Caroline Oxer, Lynsey Broughton, Vicky Southern, Claire Kilner, Liam Collins and Will Morris. | National World
5. High School 2005
MP Gordon Marsden visits Highfield High School in Blackpool for the launch of their free maps for 11- year-olds as part of an initiative by the Ordnance Survey. L-R are MP Gordon Marsden with pupils Sam Jackson, Adam Constantine and Vicky Martin | National World
6. High School 2005
Laura Clark and Tom Cunningham in the art studio at St Mary's High School | National World