Burnley old school: These retro photographs show us what life was like in Burnley schools more than 50 years ago

By John Deehan

Published 4th Aug 2022, 16:54 BST

Today’s trip down memory lane takes us back to the classroom courtesy of some cracking old school photographs.

This collection also features a few shots from outside some well-known school buildings.

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10 June 1969

. Holy Trinity Church School, Cranmer Street, Burnley

10 June 1969 Photo: Burnley Express

20 May 1969

. Brunlea (later Primrose Hill) Open Air School, Harrogate Crescent, Burnley

20 May 1969 Photo: Burnley Express

More recently known as Burnley Municipal College.

. The Technical School, Ormerod Road, Burnley

More recently known as Burnley Municipal College. Photo: Burnley Express

10 June 1969

1. Holy Trinity Church School, Cranmer Street, Burnley

10 June 1969 Photo: Burnley Express

20 May 1969

2. Brunlea (later Primrose Hill) Open Air School, Harrogate Crescent, Burnley

20 May 1969 Photo: Burnley Express

More recently known as Burnley Municipal College.

3. The Technical School, Ormerod Road, Burnley

More recently known as Burnley Municipal College. Photo: Burnley Express

25 November 1969

4. Rosegrove School, Owen Street and Wood Top School, Accrington Road, Burnley

25 November 1969 Photo: Burnley Express