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.

13. Treasured Preston teachers
Victorian Day at Manor Road CP School, Clayton-le-Woods, Preston, as teacher Karen Kenyon supervises the work of (from left) Philip Haslam, Adam Barlow and Johnathan Woan Photo: Kevin McGuinness

14. Treasured Preston teachers
Head teacher Geoff Chesworth and his deputy (and wife) Brenda Chesworth of Larches House, Preston, retiring after 27 years Photo: Kevin McGuinness

15. Treasured Preston teachers
Pupils and supply teacher Joanne Hathaway, from Our Lady and St Gerard's School, Lostock Hall, near Preston, solve maths puzzles set for them by Dr Ian Porteous of Liverpool University as part of the Funmaths Roadshow Photo: David Hurst

16. Treasured Preston teachers
Linda Walsh, the head teacher of St. Anthony's RC Primary School, Fulwood, Preston, with four of her pupils (from left) Gemma Edwards, Zara Bridge, Harry Kampz and Robert Ward Photo: Kevin McGuinness


