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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13. Reception class

Reception class from St Stephen's CE School, South Meadow Lane, Preston in 2005 Photo: David Hurst

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14. Reception class

Children from the 2006 reception class at Broad Oak Primary School in Penwortham Photo: Becky Matthews

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15. Reception class

Just some of the new starters at St. Anthony's RC Primary School in 2006 Photo: Sam Reynolds

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16. Reception class

Children in the reception class at English Martyrs Catholic Primary School Photo: Kevin McGuinness

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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.

13. Reception class

14. Reception class

15. Reception class

16. Reception class

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