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Postman Pat failed to deliver the goods when disappointed youngsters waited for him to
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Postman Pat failed to deliver the goods when disappointed youngsters waited for him to
Postman Pat failed to deliver the goods when disappointed youngsters waited for him to launch their schools book week. But although the megastar mailmans costume got held up in the post, his cat Jess - pictured with Karen Allinson, five, Adam Ryder, six and Nicola Marley, six - was on hand to cheer up children at Pentland Primary School, Billingham. 29th February 1988
Staff
Teesside Archive
Mirrorpix
England
Media ID 21700936
© Mirrorpix
Animal Billingham Letters Post Pupils Writing
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In this nostalgic print from 1988, we witness the disappointment of young children at Pentland Primary School in Billingham as their beloved Postman Pat fails to deliver on a highly anticipated event. The eager youngsters had eagerly awaited the launch of their school's book week, hoping for a special appearance by the famous mailman himself. However, fate had other plans as Pat's costume got held up in the post. But all was not lost! Despite the absence of their hero, there was still a ray of sunshine in the form of Jess, Postman Pat's faithful feline companion. Pictured alongside Karen Allinson, Adam Ryder, and Nicola Marley - three disappointed but hopeful students - Jess brought smiles back to their faces with her playful antics. This heartwarming scene reminds us that sometimes things don't go according to plan but unexpected joys can still be found along the way. While they may have missed out on meeting Postman Pat that day, these resilient pupils learned an important lesson about resilience and finding happiness even when faced with disappointment. This photograph captures not only a moment frozen in time but also represents an era when letters were cherished and education was celebrated through events like book weeks. It serves as a reminder of simpler times and holds sentimental value for those who experienced it firsthand or appreciate its historical significance today.
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