And so here we take a look back at times gone by a a handful of local schools in Bamber Bridge over the decades. Here are a few of our best pictures...
9. Bamber Bridge schools in the '70s, '80s, '90s
The pupils of Bamber Bridge Methodist School put the idea across that Ancient Egypt was the cradle of swinging rock music, with pop idol Joseph wowing the fans with his psychedelic gear, as they performed with enthusiasm to a packed congregation. With a chorus of more than 100 as well as the lead singers, pupils and staff, they gave a sterling performance of their version of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Photo: RETRO
10. Bamber Bridge schools in the '70s, '80s, '90s
A group of Lancashire school children will make their screen debut when the BBC films their special Easter service. The pupils of St Mary and St Benedict's school in Bamber Bridge are to present a Passion service on Good Friday and, as they do, the cameras will be rolling. Pictured above, some of the cast rehearse Photo: RETRO
11. Bamber Bridge schools in the '70s, '80s, '90s
Energetic children raised cash for the Dunblane victims after completing three circuits of an arduous army assault course. The test of physical strength by pupils at Brownedge St Mary's School, Bamber Bridge, and members of the 144 Army Youth Team took palce at Fulwood Barracks at Preston Photo: RETRO
12. Bamber Bridge schools in the '70s, '80s, '90s
A soccer club which encourages youngsters to take up cricket held its first awards presentation. Preston North End players Stephen Wilkes and Shaun Allen went along to Brownedge St Mary's School in Bamber Bridge to congratulate the first graduates of the course held under the new Deepdale Community Programme. Pictured are Stephen (left) and Shaun presenting bats to Farouk Munshi and Mark Nicklin Photo: RETRO