See who you remember in these 21 photos of Merseyside teachers

You may recognise some of these teachers and pupils of the past

Pupils at St Columba's Primary School with their teacher Mrs Naomi Flynn pictured on June 23, 1988

We're now well into the academic year - and the summer holidays aren't far off.

Some teenagers will already be preparing for their upcoming exams, whereas younger children in a matter of months will start school for the first time. From our first days of nursery to the last days at college, our time in education - and those who teach us - have a huge influence on our lives.

For many of us, it's been a while since we walked down our school corridors or sat in a lesson, but if you think back to your school days, there's bound to be a teacher who was a character, or inspired you with knowledge, kindness or even humour. We previously delved into the archives to find brilliant photos of teachers from down the decades at schools past and present.

Our archives have since rediscovered more to share too. Our images include both primary and secondary school teachers and also feature some of the pupils they taught.

You may spot yourself, or see another familiar face through the years. See who you remember in these 21 photos of Merseyside teachers in our gallery below.

Do these awaken any memories for you? Let us know in the comments section below.

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Lisa Kelly, 10, from St Vincent De Paul's School with school pals and her McDonalds winning competition mural design.
Liverpool, Merseyside. November 20, 1996 — Lisa Kelly, 10, from St Vincent De Paul's School with school pals and her McDonald's winning competition mural design pictured on November 20, 19961 of 21

World Record attempt of the most people dressed as a dog at one moment in time with pupils and staff dressed as Dalamatians at North Liverpool Academy, Everton in Liverpool, pictured teacher Alisha Taylor as Cruella De Vil with Tilly McGregor — World Record attempt for the most people dressed as a dog at one moment in time with pupils and staff dressed as dalmatians at North Liverpool Academy, Everton, pictured teacher Alisha Taylor as Cruella de Vil with Tilly McGregor3 of 21

Liverpool International Garden Festival Fringe. Singing schoolchildren sent the rain away at Croxteth Hall in the Festival Fringe 84. More than 500 children from Fazakerley, Norris Green and Croxteth took part. July 12, 1984 — Liverpool International Garden Festival Fringe. Singing schoolchildren sent the rain away at Croxteth Hall in the Festival Fringe 84. More than 500 children from Fazakerley, Norris Green and Croxteth took part pictured on July 12, 19844 of 21

MPs Peter Gilfoyle and Jane Kennedy join headmaster Dennis Hardiman background and children from St Sebastians RC Primary School in Fairfield to celebrate being the first school on Merseyside to recieve the government Charter Mark Award — MPs Peter Gilfoyle and Jane Kennedy join headmaster Dennis Hardiman background and children from St Sebastian's RC Primary School in Fairfield to celebrate being the first school on Merseyside to receive the government Charter Mark Award5 of 21

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