Burnley old school retro: 10 striking photographs from back in the day

By John Deehan

Published 8th Jul 2022, 13:26 GMT

From footy in the playground to annual music concerts, these old photos show us some aspects of school life haven’t changed too much in the last 50 years.

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. Lanehead CE Primary

August 13, 1969 Photo: Burnley Civic Trust

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. Burnley Grammar School

Byron Street, Burnley. September 1970. Stewart Wallace (13), a competitor in the third year high jump. Photo: Burnley Civic Trust

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. Burnley Grammar School

Byron Street, Burnley. September 1970. Andrew Wilson (15) gets in a little practice before the athletics events. Photo: Unknown

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1. Burnley Grammar School

Byron Street, Burnley. September 1970. Stewart Wallace (13), a competitor in the third year high jump. Photo: Burnley Civic Trust

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2. Burnley Grammar School

Byron Street, Burnley. September 1970. Andrew Wilson (15) gets in a little practice before the athletics events. Photo: Unknown

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3. Barden Secondary Modern School

Barden Lane, Burnley. June 1970 Photo: Burnley Civic Trust

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4. Heasandford Junior School

Williams Road, Burnley. July 1970. Photo: Burnley Civic Trust

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