Greater Manchester's vanished schools and the famous faces who came from them
manchestereveningnews.co.ukSome of Greater Manchester's biggest names spent their formative years as pupil's of the regions now vanished schools. While the old adage that says your schooldays are the best days of your life is debatable, there's no doubt the experience leaves a lasting impression on our lives.
In our minds we probably remember our school corridors bustling with energy as pupils change class or head out for a break. But as time goes by, the classrooms of some of our old schools, holding so many memories, fall silent for good.
From De La Salle in Salford to Hollies Convent School in West Didsbury, these schools have all been demolished, closed or completely remodelled and renamed.
Brilliant photos of Manchester taken 30 years ago are a trip back in time To celebrate some of these lost Greater Manchester schools, we've taken a look back at their history and some of the famous actors, comedians, authors and musicians who once donned the school badge.
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