School Dinners Collection

Tetbury primary school, Gloucestershire. 250 meals are served in the " dining room" and then the room is cleared so that the room can be used for classes. September 1962

Kerry Dobison, 12, gets her dinner at Heaton Manor School. Thousands of schoolchildren found hot meals on the menu for the firsr time in two years

Pupils at the Sidney Stringer school, Coventry seen here enjoying their school dinner. 2nd October 1978

Pupils at Gracemount Primary School in Edinburgh, sit down to school dinner, 27th May 1971. School children

Glantaf Secondary Modern School, Llandaff North, Cardiff. October 1952 C4990-003

Lunch break at the Lycee Janson-de Sailly, Paris (b / w photo)
3098783 Lunch break at the Lycee Janson-de Sailly, Paris (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lunch break at the Lycee Janson-de Sailly, Paris)

Kitchen of the Lycee Janson-de-Sailly, Paris (b / w photo)
3098785 Kitchen of the Lycee Janson-de-Sailly, Paris (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kitchen of the Lycee Janson-de-Sailly, Paris)

To be taken with meals, a spoonful of Cod Liver Oil The mere mention of that Is enough to make some children duck under the table. They hate the stuff however good it is But not little Jean

Lunch time at the L. C. C. Day nursery in Regency Street, Victoria
Lunch time at the L.C.C. Day nursery in Regency Street, Victoria, London 8th February 1954

Tilery Primary School, Stockton-on-Tees, new school special. 1971

Stuart and Margaret Whittle of the Cricketers Arms pub, Deanhouse, Netherthong are pictured with Almondbury High School pupils, from left Hayley Rudd, Asim Ilyas, Lindsay Reid

Youngsters at four Wearside schools were tucking into healthy meals - and it was with their full blessing. The schools launched School-based Nutrition Action Groups to boost the nutritional standards

Llenifer Nelson, cook in charge at Harton County Junior and Infants School, in South Shields, won the Scotland and North East regional final of the School Cook of the Year Competition 1998

With no lunchtime supervision it was self-service dinner for these children at Laygate Lane Junior Mixed School, South Shields. 22/11/1967

Sheila Hewitt, kitchen supervisor and school dinner staff at West Denton High School, Newcastle. 20/09/1978

Alan Jackson, 10, and Jenene Brodie, 9, tuck into their breakfast at Laurel Avenue Primary School, Durham, to promote National Breakfast Week. 12/09/1997

School meals / school dinners - A school dinner menu. 03 / 05 / 1980
School meals / school dinners - A school dinner menu. 03/05/1980

One of the schoolchildren helping to serve school dinners at the London County Councils Hutton Residential School in Essex. Circa 1955

Paul Burns of Holt Comprehensive School, Lozells, Birmingham, follows the example of many other city schoolchildren who normally stay for school dinners by visiting a local fish

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School dinners have been a staple in the lives of students for generations, providing nourishment and fueling young minds. From Tetbury Primary School in Gloucestershire to Gracemount Primary School in Edinburgh, children eagerly sit down to enjoy their midday meal. In Glantaf Secondary Modern School, Llandaff North, Cardiff back in October 1952, a staggering 250 meals were served daily, ensuring that no student went hungry. Across the globe, school lunches are an integral part of education. Even at Lycee Janson-de-Sailly in Paris, black and white photos capture the bustling lunchtime atmosphere as pupils gather around tables filled with delicious food. The kitchen is abuzz with activity as dedicated staff work tirelessly to prepare nutritious meals for these eager learners. However, not all memories associated with they can pleasant. The mere mention of Cod Liver Oil brings shudders to many who recall being forced to take a spoonful alongside their meals. Yet despite this less-than-appetizing addition, schools like the L. C. C Day Nursery in Regency Street still provided much-needed sustenance during lunch breaks. As time progressed and new schools emerged like Tilery Primary School in Stockton-on-Tees specialising in modern facilities by 1971; school dinners continued to play a vital role. Whether it was Stuart and Margaret Whittle serving up hearty meals at the Cricketers Arms pub or cooks like Llenifer Nelson taking charge at Harton County Junior and Infants School - dedicated individuals ensured that children received healthy options on their plates. In some cases where there was no lunchtime supervision available, self-service became the norm for students who learned independence while selecting their own meals. This responsibility fostered important life skills alongside satisfying hunger pangs. Regardless of location or era, one thing remains constant: school dinners provide more than just sustenance; they create moments of camaraderie among classmates, fueling friendships and memories that last a lifetime.