RETRO: Boston-area schools making the news in May 2001 (IN PICTURES)

By David Seymour

Published 26th May 2026, 15:39 BST

Updated 26th May 2026, 17:26 BST

Were you at school in the Boston area 25 years ago?

If so, you might be able to spot a familiar face in this gallery of photos from the Boston Standard archives.

All of the pictures appeared in the paper during May 2001.

Bicker Preparatory School receiving more than £1,000 worth of percussion instruments, including a glockenspiel for each pupil. The donation was made by Chairman of the Parents Association Charles Campion. Also pictured are pupils, headteacher Sheila Page and teachers Wendy Bell and Beverley Duerden.

1. Bicker Preparatory School

Bicker Preparatory School receiving more than £1,000 worth of percussion instruments, including a glockenspiel for each pupil. The donation was made by Chairman of the Parents Association Charles Campion. Also pictured are pupils, headteacher Sheila Page and teachers Wendy Bell and Beverley Duerden. Photo: Boston Standard

Boston Grammar School politics students playing host to East Midlands MEP Bill Newton-Dunn.

2. Boston Grammar School

Boston Grammar School politics students playing host to East Midlands MEP Bill Newton-Dunn. Photo: Boston Standard

Boston High School gearing up for a sponsored bike ride from Boston to Skegness. The event was due to take place in aid of the Boston High School Association and the HESCA Scanner Appeal at Pilgrim Hospital. The nine-seater would hold pupils, parents, teachers, and HESCA project members. Headteacher Barry Searles is pictured with HESCA chairman Dr Cyril Nyman, association chairman Steve Knox and fundraisers on the bike.

3. Boston High School

Boston High School gearing up for a sponsored bike ride from Boston to Skegness. The event was due to take place in aid of the Boston High School Association and the HESCA Scanner Appeal at Pilgrim Hospital. The nine-seater would hold pupils, parents, teachers, and HESCA project members. Headteacher Barry Searles is pictured with HESCA chairman Dr Cyril Nyman, association chairman Steve Knox and fundraisers on the bike. Photo: Boston Standard

Youngsters from Boston West School playing host to the Yellowbelly Theatre Company. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland was the focus for the day. Pictured with the pupils is theatre in Education actor Duncan Johnson.

4. Boston West School

Youngsters from Boston West School playing host to the Yellowbelly Theatre Company. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland was the focus for the day. Pictured with the pupils is theatre in Education actor Duncan Johnson. Photo: Boston Standard