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East Lancs travellers' site got its own mobile school

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By John Anson Regional Features Editor Lancashire and Greater Manchester
Mobile school at Huncoat travellers' site, 1982 <i>(Image: Newsquest)</i>
Mobile school at Huncoat travellers' site, 1982 (Image: Newsquest)
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A former library trailer had been converted into a mobile school for youngsters living on the Huncoat travellers’ site in 1982.

Mobile school at Huncoat travellers' site, 1982 (Image: Newsquest)

Pupils aged from three to 16 attended the school with class sizes varying on an almost daily basis up to a maximum of 20.

One teacher, Sue Cooke and nursery assistant Pauline Marshall were responsible for all activities at Huncoat Travelling Children’s School.

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