Four from the Standard's Christmas archives for 1997...

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RETRO: Boston-area schools celebrate Christmas with nativity plays and more in 1997 (GALLERY)

By David Seymour

Published 3rd Jan 2023, 16:01 GMT

Updated 3rd Jan 2023, 16:27 GMT

Here are a selection of photographs from the Boston Standard’s archives showing how youngsters in the area marked the festive season in 1997.

Can you spot a familiar face among the nativity plays and other seasonal celebrations?

Performing to the audience.

9. Staniland Primary, Boston

Performing to the audience. Photo: Boston Standard

More Staniland Primary School pupils smile for the camera in 1997.

10. Staniland Primary, Boston

More Staniland Primary School pupils smile for the camera in 1997. Photo: Boston Standard

Sherlock Holmes and the Rogues Gallery was the title of the Christmas play at St Thomas' Primary School, in Boston, in 1997.

11. St Thomas', Boston

Sherlock Holmes and the Rogues Gallery was the title of the Christmas play at St Thomas' Primary School, in Boston, in 1997. Photo: Boston Standard

Another cast photo from St Thomas' production in 1997.

12. St Thomas', Boston

Another cast photo from St Thomas' production in 1997. Photo: Boston Standard