They are from schools across the South Ribble area and the youngsters were in full rehearsal for their annual festive shows when Post photographers dropped in to take their pictures in the 00s. No doubt they brought tears to the eyes of parents... and probably a few giggles too. READ MORE: Christmas Nativity pictures from the 90s. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Preston school Nativity plays from the 00s. MORE MEMORIES: The Preston Christmas lights switch-on in the 00s

21. Nativity memories
Penwortham Cop Lane CE Primary nativity characters from their production of the Toy Shop in 2009 Photo: Ian Robinson


23. Nativity memories
Infants at Middleforth CE Primary School in Penwortham perform Starlight Photo: Archive

24. Nativity memories
Nativity production at St Aidans, Bamber Bridge in 2009 Photo: Neil Cross
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