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

placeholder image — 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

49 precious images of school life in Blackpool down the decades

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Published 26th Oct 2026, 16:20 GMT

These photos recall school days across Blackpool.

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.

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49 precious images of school life in Blackpool down the decades

These photos recall school days across Blackpool.

49. Primary School Days

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