90 pictures from primary school nativity plays between 2001 and 2013

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year.

Time to bring out the tea towels, angel wings, and baby dolls for the school nativity. Parents and carers across North East Lincolnshire will be settling down to watch their little ones play a part in a re-enactment of the story of Christmas – or in some cases, a completely different one.

The one thing that is for sure though, is that everyone will come away with treasured memories.

In honour of all the Marys, Josephs and wise men in Grimsby and Cleethorpes, we’ve searched our archives to bring you 90 pictures from primary school nativity plays over the years.

They’re all taken between 2001 and 2013 in schools across our region.

Take a look at our gallery below and see if you’re pictured.

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