World Book Day: fab throwback photos from schools in Larne, Carrickfergus and Newtownabbey

With World Book Day approaching on Thursday, March 5, we’ve dipped into the archives to take a look at how local schools marked the global celebration of reading through the years.

The fab photos capture pupils in the Larne, Carrickfergus, and Newtownabbey areas between 2012 and 2016.

Can you spot anyone you know?

17. World Book Day

Spencer and Teah during World Book Day at King's Park PS in 2014. INNT 11-237-AM book day Photo: Alistair Mawhinney

18. World Book Day

Sophie, Taylor, Mia, Anya, Ava-Rose and Abby are pictured during World Book Day at Larne & Inver Primary School, 2014. INLT 11-056-PSB Photo: Phillip Byrne

19. World Book Day

Jude, Megan and Charlie all dressed up for World Book Day in 2016 at Olderfleet PS. INLT 10-223-AM Photo: ALISTAIR_MAWHINNEY

20. World Book Day

Olderfleet PS P7 class all dressed for World Book Day 2015. INLT 10-201-AM Photo: Alistair Mawhinney