It’s Nativity season: Here are 52 photos of Hartlepool’s little ones taking part in school nativities across the decades

Christmas is just around the corner - so why not throw your mind back to school nativities gone by?

By Madeleine Raine

Published 30th Nov 2023, 16:49 BST

Updated 30th Nov 2023, 16:51 BST

School nativities are an annual event enjoyed by children, parents and teachers alike.

In anticipation of 2023’s nativities, here are 52 photos from the Hartlepool Mail’s archives to look back on.

1. Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

Pupils dress as shepherds in 2012. Photo: Frank Reid

Pupils dress as shepherds in 2012. Photo: Frank Reid

Pupils dress as shepherds in 2012. Photo: Frank Reid

Oliver Brown and Ruby Angel play Mary and Joseph in 2014. Photo: Frank Reid