Cedar Road Primary School pupils, parents and staff walking from Abington Park playground to school as part of 'Walk To School' week.

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School days: 27 pictures of pupils, parents and staff at Northampton schools in years gone by

By David Summers

Published 14th Jan 2026, 16:27 BST

Updated 5th Jun 2026, 17:13 BST

For some, their school days are a long distant memory, for others it seems like only yesterday.

This latest collection of photographs from the archives of the Chronicle & Echo feature schools that were photographed in March and April 2008. We hope they bring back some memories for you.

25. Looking Back Schools Special

Vernon Terrace Primary School pupils and head Jackie Lapsa outside the new children's centre building. Photo: Sharon Lucey

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School days: 27 pictures of pupils, parents and staff at Northampton schools in years gone by

For some, their school days are a long distant memory, for others it seems like only yesterday.

25. Looking Back Schools Special

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