They were the anchors of the classrooms, the ones kids looked up to and their invaluable work underpinned the education of thousands of Preston children.
9. Treasured Preston teachers
Head teacher Joy Byrom displays the many aspects of the school's ambitions with students Imran Hussain, 13, for drama, Emily Webster, 14, textiles, Chung Yee Kong, 14, music, Louise Walmsley, 12, Philip Holland, 12, sport, and Joanna Lockley, 15, and Leigh O'Reilly, 16, with their record of achievements at Fulwood High School, in Preston Photo: Martin Cowey
10. Treasured Preston teachers
Kath Moss, head teacher of Moor Park High School, Deepdale, Preston, dressed up and wearing a hat - but what was the occasion? Photo: Kevin McGuinness
11. Treasured Preston teachers
Mr Hutchinson, head teacher from Walton-le-Dale High School, Preston, with pupils (from left) Alan Parkinson, Layna Robinson, Kerrie Armistead, David Usman and Andrew Batt, all aged 12 Photo: Archive
12. Treasured Preston teachers
Class teacher Michael Kelly at Royal Cross Primary School in Ashton Preston, with pupil Oliver Riley aged 10, and the remains of a stolen special needs class computer Photo: Godfrey Birtill