Step back in time and explore the vibrant school life of Birmingham in the 1980s through a collection of 11 captivating images.
These snapshots offer a unique window into the daily routines, fashion trends, and educational environments that shaped the experiences of students during this iconic decade.
From classroom activities to playground antics, each photograph tells a story of a bygone era, evoking a sense of nostalgia and providing a fascinating contrast to the modern-day school experience.
Join us as we take a nostalgic journey through the halls and playgrounds of Birmingham’s schools in the 1980s.
Here are 11 old photos of Birmingham schooldays in the 1980s:
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1. Ladywood School
Lower Schoolchildren in the Geography Room in 1985 | Mr Norman Bartlam
2. Royal Wedding Re-Enactment by Clifton Primary School
The wedding of Prince Charles to Lady Diana Spencer as re-created by Clifton Primary School. Prince Charles is Raymond Douglas and Lady Diana is Donna Titley. July 1981 | Mr Mick Turner Donor, Balsall Heath Local History Society
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3. Gary Thompson of Aston Villa at Ladywood School
Ladywood School pupil Dean Dodd interviews Aston Villa player Gary Thompson for the school newspaper, "The Ladywood Bugle", in 1988 | Mr Norman Bartlam
4. Baverstock and Maypole School
Radio drama lesson at Baverstock and Maypole School, September 1983 | Baverstock and Maypole School archive