There was plenty of room for the whole school in the garden.There was plenty of room for the whole school in the garden.
There was plenty of room for the whole school in the garden.

RETRO: Boston school on millennium countdown in 1998 (GALLERY)

By David Seymour
Published 13th Oct 2023, 16:32 BST
Updated 13th Oct 2023, 16:42 BST
A Boston primary school was counting down to the start of a new millennium 25 years ago.

Staniland Primary School had fenced off a section of its grounds to create a garden to mark the start of the 21st century.

Here is a selection of photographs taken by The Standard when it reported on the plans in autumn 1998.

Funds for the fence were raised through a sponsored bounce.

1. Staniland Primary School's millennium garden, 1998

Funds for the fence were raised through a sponsored bounce. Photo: Boston Standard

Pupils were invited to submit ideas of what they would like to see in the garden.

2. Staniland Primary School's millennium garden, 1998

Pupils were invited to submit ideas of what they would like to see in the garden. Photo: Boston Standard

It was anticipated that the garden would have an environmental themed area, which would be used as both an educational tool and as a place where the children could relax.

3. Staniland Primary School's millennium garden, 1998

It was anticipated that the garden would have an environmental themed area, which would be used as both an educational tool and as a place where the children could relax. Photo: Boston Standard