Retro picture special with 53 photos of proms of schools from Rushden, Raunds, Higham and Irthlingborough

Bowties, tiaras, stretch limos, all those amazing dresses – and the hair!

End of year proms are a modern rite of passage and like many American imports have been embraced by our teenagers.

It’s a chance to get glammed up and dance away the stresses of exams.

We’ve delved into our recent archives to bring you some of the photos from Rushden, Higham Ferrers, Raunds and Irthlingborough schools.

Our retro pictures shows Rushden Community College, Huxlow, Manor and Ferrers students.

So get ready for prom night!

9. Retro proms special of Rushden, Higham and Raunds students from the 2000s

Higham Ferrers Arts College Prom: Great Hair Joe Burke-Burrows, with friends June 2008 Photo: Kit Mallin

Higham Ferrers Arts College Prom June 2008 Photo: Kit Mallin

Manor School Raunds, Prom at The Park Inn hotel, Northampton 2012 Photo: Kelly Cooper

Raunds Manor School prom at The Park Inn July 2011 Photo: Georgi Mabee