Spot yourself in these 43 photos from past Merseyside school days
These are bound to transport you back in time
In a matter of days schoolchildren across Merseyside will begin a new academic year. For some, it will be their first day walking down a school corridor and for others, it will mark the start of the final year of their school life.
So much has changed since older generations were at school, from fashion trends to technology to the people who taught us. But these fascinating photographs, courtesy of our archives Mirrorpix and more, are bound to transport you back to school days in our region in years gone by.
As the academic year begins, we've delved into our archives to revisit brilliant photos from years gone by. Capturing school days through the decades, these images show everything from snaps inside the classroom to Merseyside pupils on day trips, events and more, the ECHO previously reported.
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Taken between 1930s and 1990s, they also offer a glimpse into how things used to be. And you may spot a familiar face, like a former teacher or school pal you haven't seen in years.
See who you remember in these 43 photos of Merseyside school days. You can see more in our gallery below.
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Children at Gateacre Comprehensive School in Liverpool. September 27, 1990
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Culture Club, Chinese calligraphy class for children during summer holiday's at the Pagoda, headquarters of the Chinese community in Chinatown, Liverpool. August 16, 1985
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General view of a class room at a Church of England School in Liverpool. April 1968
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Pupils of Granby Street Secondary Modern School, Liverpool, enjoy a Halloween party, traditional Bob Apples and turnip candles. October 31, 1960
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The girls from Dingle Vale Secondary School enjoy The Liverpool Show. July 12, 1972
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"Tiny" the pygmy goat was an instant success when 800 children paid a visit to pets' corner at Knowsley Safari Park. Pictured with Tiny are pupils from Ronald House School, Crosby, along with their helper, Gina Stephens.. June 27, 1990
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Pupils from John Fisher School in Knowsley Village pictured with former Environment Secretary Mr Peter Jenkin, who popped in to see progress of a woodland garden reclaimed from scrubland at the school
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Head teacher Rita Shreenan with pupils at St Brigid's Catholic Primary School, Cantril Farm, Liverpool. February 22, 1984
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Beach party at St Margret's schools playing fields for children who could not make it to the beach, Toxteth. August 17, 1996
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Sports Day for children from Bootle Primary School, held at Stuart Road Playing Fields, Liverpool. July 1, 1991
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Members of the prize winning school band of Anfield Comprehensive, Breckfield Park, Liverpool seen here with their musical director John Flood. June 25, 1976
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Schoolboys from St Kevin's, Kirkby, Merseyside, with Daily Dispatch Schoolboys Association Football Shield, Circa 1965
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Under the arches. Children of St Albans School, Liverpool, having their Christmas party in the air raid shelters in the North End. The shelters are railway arches and well fitted with bunks. December 18, 1941
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Walton St Mary Primary School, celebrate their 101st anniversary with a Euro 96 themed fancy dress competition, Liverpool. June 9, 1996
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Children of St Vincent RC School line up with evacuation kit during a rehearsal. August 29, 1939
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Father Christmas leads school children in carol singing around the Council's Christmas Tree on Market Street, Hoylake.. December 23, 1953
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Paul McCartney with pupils and staff from his old school, Liverpool Institute, after his show at the Royal Court, Liverpool. November 23, 1979
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Schoolchildren from Liverpool pictured in September 1963
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Children from various schools in Liverpool arriving at Colomendy School camp in Wales, where they are being met by friends and playmates previously evacuated to the camp. March 5, 1941
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Schoolchildren at Ellergreen Comprehensive School, Norris Green, Liverpool, April 5, 1980. Pictured, left to right, Sarah Pickstock, Gail Woodward, Alison Miller, Stephen Nickson, Paula Walsh, Angela Phenna and Stephen Hagan
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Pupils from the Gilmour Southbank Infants school give a display of country dancing at the Garston carnival, which took place on the Long Lane recreational ground. May 4, 1992
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Children in a play group in Garston, which is a district of Liverpool. September 7, 1972
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Singing schoolchildren sent the rain away at Croxteth Hall in the Festival Fringe 84. More than 500 children from Fazakerley, Norris Green and Croxteth took part. July 12, 1984
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Head teacher Rita Shreenan with pupils at St Brigid's Catholic Primary School, Cantril Farm. February 22, 1984
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Pupils at St Brigid's Catholic Primary School, Cantril Farm. February 22, 1984
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Bridge stresses, young engineering scientists from St Columba's Primary School with their teacher Mrs Naomi Flynn. Let to right are, Anita Pilnick, 6, Emma Griffiths, 7, Anthony Munro, 7, James McBride, 6, Donna Caffrey, 7, and Kevin Tirant aged 6. Knowsley. June 23, 1988
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Party time for children from Tiber Street School, Toxteth, after they were given 10 out of 10 for achievement from Government inspectors. April 14, 1984
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Pupils from Well Lane Primary School in Tranmere, Birkenhead, authentically costumed for their parts in the school play, entitled At the Penny Bazaar, pictured after visiting Marks & Spencer store in Church Street where there is a Penny Bazaar as part of this years Christmas display. December 19, 1988
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Schoolgirls near Liverpool's Sefton Park out on an urban trip as part of their geography lesson. November 1969
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Croxteth Comprehensive School, Liverpool. November 2, 1982
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First year pupils enrol at Croxteth Comprehensive School early today. September 7, 1983
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Pupils in the classroom on their first day at new private school in the Ratepayers Hall, Huyton. November 12, 1973
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Prize winning Southport Lollipop Lady Jackie Aindow. She is the regional winner in a competition where first prize is a trip to the Channel Island of Sark, where all traffic is prohibited. Jackie is a firm favourite with youngsters at Churchtown Primary School, St Cuthbert's Road, Southport. June 12, 1991
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77 year old Lollipop Man Bert Bainbridge with the children he helps across the road. He is retiring after 13 years of protecting the pupils of Dovedale School, Wavertree. May 10, 1991
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Lollipop lady, Pauline Robertson, has been nominated by Hillside Junior School, Noctorum, for "Lollipop of the Year". May 1976
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Gymnastics Class at Gateacre Comprehensive School in Liverpool. September 29, 1989
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Sports Day for children from Bootle Primary School, held at Stuart Road Playing Fields, Liverpool, July 1, 1991
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Liverpool schoolgirls learning how to read a gas-meter in order to work out the cost of a war-time meal. February 12, 1940
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Children playing games on the roof in a purpose built playground at Windsor Street County School in Liverpool. July 2, 1949
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Mary and Joseph, Hannah Thompson (4) and Jamie Rozario (5) with the Angel Sarah Beaver (4) and pupils from St Joseph's Infants School in Upton, December 20, 1994
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Nativity play at Roberts CP Primary School, Bootle. Mary & Joseph are played by pupils Jennifer Hourihane and Andrew O'Halloran, both aged 8. December 14, 1995
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Wayne Ashe (right) leads the cheers from the Loyal Liverpol fans at Anfield Junior Boys School ahead of their side's European Cup Final match against Club Bruges at Wembley this evening, May 10, 1978
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Richard Johnson (7), Ian Faith (7), and Heather Hines (7), at Christ's College, Liverpool
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