Schools retro: 36 pictures of primary school pupils and teachers from nearly 20 years ago

By David Summers

Published 24th Sep 2025, 14:39 BST

Updated 12th Oct 2025, 17:15 BST

For many, school are the best years of their lives and these pictures from the archives of the Chronicle & Echo will hopefully bring back some happy memories.

All of the pictures were taken in 2007 and feature many of the town’s primary schools.

There may be people you recognise and remember, or you may actually be in one of the photographs yourself.

If they do bring back memories for you, please email [email protected]

Bridgewater Primary School, Gospel singing with Ivor Johnson Photo: Kelly Barnes