FORMER pupils are set to reunite to mark 50 years since the closure of a grammar school in Leigh.
On April 24, nearly 100 former pupils of Leigh Girls' Grammar School (LGGS) are expected at a gathering at Leigh Sports Village to commemorate the anniversary.
The school, which shut its doors in 1976 due to the introduction of the comprehensive system, is said to have left an indelible mark on those who attended.
The Old Girls Association first convened in 1927 and have met almost every year since, continuing the spirit of camaraderie and nostalgia.
Most of the youngest "old" girls are now in their early 60s, with many more alumni scattered worldwide unable to join due to distance or health issues.
Officially opened in 1921, girls were originally allowed to attend Leigh Grammar School if their brother also attended, but later a separate school was opened for girls due to high demand.
Following its closure, the LGGS building served various educational purposes, including becoming a campus of Westleigh High School, and, later, Leigh Central Primary School, until it was demolished in 2010.
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