Vintage pictures: life at Appley Bridge All Saints Primary 1969-2014

Here’s a charming selection of photographs taken at All Saints CE Primary School in Appley Bridge over a 45-year period starting in the late 1960s and featuring many a past pupil and staff member.

By Charles Graham

Published 15th Apr 2024, 15:45 BST

We hope it conjures up lots of happy memories.

1. All Saints CE Primary School, Finch Lane, Appley Bridge

. Photo: STAFF

2. Learning to read in 1969

. Photo: FO

3. Teaching assistant Jane Bimson, centre, with pupils celebrate after being awarded funds from the Heritage Lottery grant to build a World War One memorial garden on a disused outside area in 2014

. Photo: MA

4. Learning through play

. Photo: FO

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