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31 amazing old photos of schools in Blackpool pushing through several decades

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Published 17th Mar 2026, 06:00 GMT

These pictures round up school life in Blackpool and other towns along the Fylde Coast.

School buildings, life in classrooms, playground fun and traditional school line-up photos create a mixed bag of memories in Blackpool classrooms through the years.

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31 amazing old photos of schools in Blackpool pushing through several decades

These pictures round up school life in Blackpool and other towns along the Fylde Coast.

31. School Memories

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