John Barber, head teacher of Hawsker Primary School, celebrates the school’s good Ofsted report with his pupils.

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Whitby Retro: see how many people you know on these pictures from 2009

By Duncan Atkins

Published 24th Jun 2021, 11:26 BST

This week, we turn back the clock to July 2009 to see what people in Whitby were up to.

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John Barber, head teacher of Hawsker Primary School, celebrates the school’s good Ofsted report with his pupils.

1. Whitby Retro

John Barber, head teacher of Hawsker Primary School, celebrates the school’s good Ofsted report with his pupils.

At an orienteering event pupils from the valley cluster work their way out of a human knot.

2. Whitby Retro

At an orienteering event pupils from the valley cluster work their way out of a human knot.

Lythe School Welly Day with pupils Hollie Coates and Mark Jackson.

3. Whitby Retro

Lythe School Welly Day with pupils Hollie Coates and Mark Jackson.

Mayor’s Big Lunch launch at the Co-op in Whitby.

4. Whitby Retro

Mayor’s Big Lunch launch at the Co-op in Whitby.

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