SOLDIERS’ experiences on the front the First World War have been brought to life in an East Lancashire classroom.

A mock-up trench made out of recycled materials has taken centre stage in St James’s Primary School, in Lower Darwen.

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It was built as part of a two-week project and all of the students from the school have had the chance to learn about life at the front and at home.

The school also held a themed tea party and played period games as well as taking turns to learn about life in the trenches. The 4ft by 8ft trench included a medical tent and home-made rats.

Year four teacher and history co-ordinator Paul Mason said: “St James’s tried to bring life in the trenches during the First World War to life. The year six children researched the experiences of solders and made a mock up. This was used by the whole school during the two-week project.

“The pupils learnt about life during the First World War at home and at the front.”