Retro: black and white photographs showing life in Whelley over the years

By Gaynor Clarke

Published 10th Jun 2023, 15:45 BST

Updated 7th Jun 2024, 14:11 BST

This collection of black and white photographs features a variety of scenes from Whelley over the years.

The opening of Whelley Middle School, trips to the Lake District and even a royal visit appear in this selection.

1. Scenes from Whelley from years past

. Photo: STAFF

The opening day at Whelley Middle School on January 17, 1973

2. Whelley retro

The opening day at Whelley Middle School on January 17, 1973 Photo: National World

Whelley darts and dominoes presentation evening in 1981

3. Whelley retro

Whelley darts and dominoes presentation evening in 1981 Photo: GB

St Stephen's Church Whelley annual walking day in June 1968

4. Whelley retro

St Stephen's Church Whelley annual walking day in June 1968 Photo: Gary Brunskill

Whelley Lake District

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