RETRO: CLASS ACT - Evans County Primary School, Ashton, in the 1960s and '70s

Here are some vintage pictures of pupils at Evans County Primary School, Ashton-in-Makerfield, in 1967 and 1976.

By Michelle Adamson

Published 22nd Jan 2024, 04:55 BST

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The Evans School, Ashton, trophy winning football team in 1967.

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The Evans School, Ashton, trophy winning football team in 1967. Photo: STAFF

Stephen Crump and Neil Morgan with their treasure map at Evans County Junior School, Ashton, in October 1976.

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Stephen Crump and Neil Morgan with their treasure map at Evans County Junior School, Ashton, in October 1976. Photo: Frank Orrell

Musical trio Michael Walkden, Diane Clift and Merryck Lowe at Evans County Infants School, Ashton, in October 1976.

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Musical trio Michael Walkden, Diane Clift and Merryck Lowe at Evans County Infants School, Ashton, in October 1976. Photo: Frank Orrell

Jennifer McConochie and Clare Gorner prepare for Halloween at Evans County Infants School, Ashton, in October 1976.

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Jennifer McConochie and Clare Gorner prepare for Halloween at Evans County Infants School, Ashton, in October 1976. Photo: Frank Orrell