A nostalgic look at life in Blackpool schools - half a century ago.
It was the days of blackboards and desks with inkwells - although we had moved on from quills!
These pictures are a fabulous rewind to Blackpool school days. Noel Edmonds visited Montgomery, there are some great pics of leavers at Highfield High School and school dinners - what was your favourite? Let us know in the comments below.
The Mayoress of Wyre (Mrs Doreen Ball) presents certificates and prizes at Fleetwood Grammar School.
From left: Coun Mrs E Hope (chairman of governors), the Mayoress, Mr D Magnin (head master), Christopher Leech (Grieve Trophy for All Round Efforts merit prize) and The Mayor Of Wyre (Coun Bill Ball) and Sally Green (War Memorial prize) - October 1976
The bell ringing team from Charles Saer Primary School, Fleetwood were invited to take part in the Lancashire Schools concert at the Guild Hall, Preston on December 17th 1978. Back row from left - Angela Stirzaker, Julie Glynn, Louise Beavers, Julie O'Donnell and Rachael Wilson.
Front row - Andrew Crawford, David Bradshaw, Philip Whitehead, Peter Bailey, David Gardner with Darren McDermott at the front centre
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