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!

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

Year 11 Huxlow Science College Prom at Wicksteed Park July 2102 Photo: Alison Bagley

Rushden Community College Prom: Arriving in style - Jasmine Taylor June 2008 Photo: Kit Mallin

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

Rushden Community College Prom: June 2008 Photo: Kit Mallin