27 emotional pictures capturing Preston children on their first day at school years ago

As the summer holidays draw to a close, we’ve dug into the archives to find long lost pictures of those first days at school.

The cute pictures are mainly from the the decade of the noughties and show children starting school at Preston’s main primary schools in the heart of the town.

They are sure to bring the memories back – particularly for their parents. But can you spot yourself?

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Reception class children from Fishwick Primary School Photo: Becky Matthews

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The reception class at St. Aidan's C of E Primary School, Bamber Bridge in 2006 Photo: Kevin McGuinness

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St Maria Goretti RC Primary School in Ribbleton in 2005 Photo: Donna Clifford

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Reception class kids at Lea CP School in 2006 Photo: Archive

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27 emotional pictures capturing Preston children on their first day at school years ago

As the summer holidays draw to a close, we’ve dug into the archives to find long lost pictures of those first days at school.

5. Reception class

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