They were all taken in the decade of the noughties during care free days of primary school, when friendships were forged for life. These pictures were taken in the classrooms, at sporting events, dance, drama and other events captured by our photographers.
ICYMI: 31 unmissable old pictures of how Blackpool looked in 1988 - people, buildings and everyday life
1. Primary School Days
Former Gazette reporter Andy Sykes talks to children at Waterloo Primary School in Blackpool about life working at a newspaper. L-R are Sophie Fletcher (9), Rachel Clarke (9) and Ryan Clarkin (8) | National World
2. Primary School Days
Pics for Blackpool Schools' League tables supplement. Welcome to our school! St John's CE Primary pupils and Head Jo Snape at the main entrance, L-R: Thomas Hallam, Ashleigh Luby, Ben Manley, Sarah Burgoyne and Oliver Morris | National World
3. Primary School Days
Devonshire Primary School (Blackpool) pupils crossing their fingers for the architecture award. Pictured are James Porter (11) and Sophie Clarke (10). | National World
4. Primary School Days
Staff and pupils at Baines Endowed CE Primary School in Blackpool share a vision of new, refreshing playground facilities for the children to play with and enjoy | National World
5. Primary School days
Claremont Primary School was the first school in Blackpool to have been awarded an Early Excellence Centre. Pupils applaud their success. | National World
6. Primary School Days
Pupils from Revoe Primary School (Blackpool) singing at the Grundy Art Gallery | National World