REWIND: School days, sports teams and special events in Whelley over the years

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

By Gaynor Clarke

Published 10th Jun 2023, 15:45 BST

We dug into our archives to find a range of great memories from Whelley over the years.

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

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

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

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

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

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

A bowls outing from Whelley Labour Club in the 1980s

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A bowls outing from Whelley Labour Club in the 1980s Photo: Gary Brunskill

Whelley Lake District