This week we are looking back at archive photos of Christmas plays from the early 2000s taken by our photographers in Corby, Kettering, Rushden and Wellingborough area schools.
There are traditional nativity plays and musicals with a Christmas theme – with festive favourites featured.
From sleepy shepherds to hosts of angels, multiple Marys and Josephs and a heaven full of stars, the photos reflect the magic of the Christmas story.
Take a look down memory lane at the ‘best days of your life’.
1. Looking back at Christmas plays
Great Doddington, Primary School, Christmas Play 'Norman the Gnome' 2006 Photo: Alison Bagley:Northants Telegraph
2. Christmas plays :Northants Telegraph retro - Christmas picture special
Desborough, Loatlands School, 'The Good The Bad and The Donkey' 2007 Photo: Alison Bagley:Northants Telegraph
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Kettering, Queen of Hearts Nursery School, Christmas Play/production. 2008 Photo: Alison Bagley:Northants Telegraph
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Kettering, Henry Gotch Primary School, Christmas Around The World. 2007 Photo: Alison Bagley:Northants Telegraph