17 old photos from Christmas nativity plays across the Burnley area

By John Deehan

Published 29th Nov 2023, 14:31 BST

Updated 29th Nov 2023, 14:32 BST

The annual nativity play is a time-honoured rite of passage for primary school pupils everywhere.

Seeing your little angel play as a wise man, shepherd, or angel, is a magical memory no parent will ever forget.

Take a look back at some fond festive memories from across the Burnley area and see if you recognise anyone.

Pupils from St Mary's RC Primary School perform their nativity play at Littlemoor House in 2009.

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Pupils from St Mary's RC Primary School perform their nativity play at Littlemoor House in 2009. Photo: Andrew Smith

St Mary Magdalene's RC Primary School's nativity play 2009.

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St Mary Magdalene's RC Primary School's nativity play 2009. Photo: Andrew Smith

Pupils from Simonstone Primary School at their nativity play 2009.

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Pupils from Simonstone Primary School at their nativity play 2009. Photo: Andrew Smith

St Joseph's Park Hill School nativity play 2009.

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St Joseph's Park Hill School nativity play 2009. Photo: Andrew Smith