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!

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

Year 11 students from Rushden Community College at Castle Theatre for prom 2010 Photo: Steven Prouse

Rushden School Prom at the Castle Wellingborough 2008 Photo: Alan Castle

Huxlow Science College Prom July 2008 Photo: Liz Kearsley

Rushden Community College Prom 2008 Photo: Kit Mallin