Fakenham Secondary School photo from 100 years ago unearthed

Peter Thatcher, from Fakenham, has shared an image of pupils at Fakenham Secondary School - which later became the grammar school - dating back to its opening in 1923.

A close up of the photo taken at Fakenham Secondary School in 1923 (Image: Peter Thatcher)

Mr Thatcher’s father, Henry Thatcher, is seated in the front row, seventh from the right. 

At the time, Henry lived in Wells at the Railway Hotel. He spent his first year of secondary education in Norwich, before transferring to Fakenham. 

Part two of the photo taken at Fakenham Secondary School in 1923 (Image: Peter Thatcher)

He maintained lifelong friendships from his time there and even had this very photo hanging in the family home. 

Thatcher senior also thought his son should attend the school and bought him a bike so he could cycle to Fakenham. 

Part three of the photo taken at Fakenham Secondary School in 1923 (Image: Peter Thatcher)

"I have tried over the last 10-15 years to name as many faces on it, with a small degree of success,” said Peter. 

"As it's 100 years since the photo was taken, I want to find anyone who can help recognise any relatives."

Picture taken at Fakenham Secondary School in 1923 (Image: Peter Thatcher)

If you think you know someone in the photo, email p.j.a.thatcher@icloud.com.