Pupils and staff, past and present, of Alfred Street Junior School in Rushden have gathered to mark the 150th anniversary of their beloved ‘Alfo’.
As well as tours of the school, guests were serenaded by the school choir, treated to a display of Maypole dancing and shared memories of their school days.
Vice Lord-Lieutenant for Northamptonshire Morcea Walker planted a tree in the school’s memorial garden helped by current headteacher Kelly O'Connor and former heads, Harry Curtis and John Kidney.
Mayor of Rushden, Cllr Melanie Coleman, cut a celebratory cake that was shared by the visitors.
Children partied in their classrooms and drew pictures for a time capsule to be buried on the site.
A reunion for ex-pupils will be held this evening (Thursday, March 31) .
9. Alfred Street Junior School Rushden 150th anniversary celebrations
John Allen think he might be the pupil who spent the least time at the school. His first day at the school was his last on the Alfred Street site, as a bomb hit his classroom - he'd been ill with whooping cough - and was there for less than two hours. Photo: Alison Bagley
10. Alfred Street Junior School Rushden 150th anniversary celebrations
L-r Harry Curtis and John Kidney - former headteachers - with current headteacher Kelly O'Connor Photo: Alison Bagley
11. Alfred Street Junior School Rushden 150th anniversary celebrations
A classroom was turned into an exhibition to display the large number of photos and artefacts Photo: Alison Bagley
12. Alfred Street Junior School Rushden 150th anniversary celebrations
Alfred Street Junior School Christmas party 1959 - an exhibition of memorabilia and photos was on display Photo: Alfred Street Junior School