These spring chicks are alive and pecking thanks to the tender loving care of this proud group of youngsters at a Preston school. Class three at Kingsfold Primary School, Penwortham, have spent the past few months keeping a watchful eye on the chicks as they incubated. And a competition to find a name for the first one into the world helped raise money for the school's chosen charity - Action Aidplaceholder image
These spring chicks are alive and pecking thanks to the tender loving care of this proud group of youngsters at a Preston school. Class three at Kingsfold Primary School, Penwortham, have spent the past few months keeping a watchful eye on the chicks as they incubated. And a competition to find a name for the first one into the world helped raise money for the school's chosen charity - Action Aid | National World

19 memorable 1980s from Preston schools including typical line-up photos

Claire Lark
By Claire Lark

Digital Journalist

Published 12th Mar 2026, 16:00 GMT

These amazing old pictures go back to the 1980s

Mainly black and white, the photos remember schools back in the day - particularly the classic line-up photos of groups, classes and sports teams. Remember when they used to drag the benches out to stand on?! They are sure to bring back the memories.

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Six pupils from Preston's Ashton-on-Ribble High School have defeated four other Lancashire team in the regional heats of The Times British Schools Chess Tournament. Pictured after their win (from left to right) Permjit Jhooti, Dinesh Gohil, Sarabjit Singh, Mahesh Patel, Sunil Gohil and Lee Morris.

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Six pupils from Preston's Ashton-on-Ribble High School have defeated four other Lancashire team in the regional heats of The Times British Schools Chess Tournament. Pictured after their win (from left to right) Permjit Jhooti, Dinesh Gohil, Sarabjit Singh, Mahesh Patel, Sunil Gohil and Lee Morris. | National World

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Which school is this?

10. 1980s schools

Which school is this? | National World

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St Wilfrid's Comprehensive School netball team with their trophy. Front, left to right: Christine Gardner, Anne McNaughton, Michelle Richardson and Paula Larkin. Back, left to right: Julie Thompson, Nicola Longstaff, Michelle Wood and Michelle Preston.

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St Wilfrid's Comprehensive School netball team with their trophy. Front, left to right: Christine Gardner, Anne McNaughton, Michelle Richardson and Paula Larkin. Back, left to right: Julie Thompson, Nicola Longstaff, Michelle Wood and Michelle Preston. | National World

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LEP reader Marjorey Prentice of Bowgreave, Preston sent in this picture from Kirkland CE School (now called Kirkland and Catterall CE School) in 1985

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LEP reader Marjorey Prentice of Bowgreave, Preston sent in this picture from Kirkland CE School (now called Kirkland and Catterall CE School) in 1985 | National World

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