13 brilliant World Book Day pictures in Preston schools back to the 1990s

World Book Day is a brilliant opportunity to get kids reading and it has been celebrated in Preston schools right back to the late 90s

For parents, the struggle was (still is) real when trying to come up with a costume idea, especially an obscure, non-negotiable request – but the outcome was always worth it. World Book Day is a wonderful focus on reading which is absolutely vital to learning.

There are some great memories here – you might be pictured

ICYMI: I share retro pictures of Ribbleton Lane - one of Preston's oldest streets dating back to the 13th Century

I browse Preston indoor market through amazing retro photos from the 1990s

22 amazing pictures of Penwortham in Preston which span the decades from 1930 to 1970

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