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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Longton Primary School reception class in 2006 Photo: Neil Cross

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New starters at Cottam Primary School Photo: Kevin McGuinness

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The reception class at Eldon Primary School Photo: Donna Clifford

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32. Reception class

Lever House Primary School reception class Photo: Lindsey North

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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.

29. Reception class

30. Reception class

31. Reception class

32. Reception class

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