Days Gone By - Did you attend Britannia Primary School in 1977?

Boys line up to practice their bowling at Britannia Road, School, Ipswich, in 1977. (Image: Archant)

Were you a pupil at Britannia Road, Primary School, Ipswich, 40 years ago? asks David Kindred.

A swimming lesson at Britannia Road, School, Ipswich, in 1977. (Image: Archant)

Are you one of the boys in the art and craft lesson at Britannia Road, School, Ipswich, in 1977? (Image: Archant)

A set of photographs, I took in July 1977, capture a typical school day for a group of people who are now approaching their 50th birthday.

A lesson at Britannia Road Primary School, Ipswich, in July 1977. (Image: Archant)

Britannia Road Primary School, Ipswich, as it was in 1977. (Image: Archant)

The photographs of boys with long hair and in flared trousers will cause a few smiles for some!

A busy day at the Britannia Road Primary SchoolÕs swimming pool in 1977. (Image: Archant)

A busy day at the Britannia Road Primary SchoolÕs swimming pool in 1977. (Image: Archant)

Also featured are swimming and sports lessons, art and crafts and a chance to “let off steam” at playtime.

Playtime at Britannia Road School, Ipswich, in 1977. (Image: Archant)

Playtime at Britannia Road School, Ipswich, in 1977. (Image: Archant)

Do you recognise yourself or any of your school friends from four decades ago?

Write to David Kindred, Days Gone By, Ipswich Star/EADT, Portman House, 120 Princes Street, Ipswich, IP1 1RS or send an e-mail with your memories.