A search has been launched for a time capsule that was buried at a school 50 years ago, as no one can remember where it was buried.

Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery in Wymondham know at least one capsule was buried within the school grounds back in 1973. 

Current pupils and staff have been searching high and low for the school's treasure but have had no success - although there is one theory causing concern.

Norwich Evening News: No one has any idea where the time capsule was buried No one has any idea where the time capsule was buried (Image: Denise Bradley)

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School leaders hope to dig up the capsules so that pupils can see what life was like in Wymondham as their school prepares to celebrate its half-century. 

They hope former staff and pupils can help and are appealing for photographs and memories from their time at the school to share with the new Ashleigh Museum.  

John McConnell, headteacher of Ashleigh Primary, said: “We know that there is one - or possibly two - time capsules buried within the grounds, but we are not sure of the exact location.  

Norwich Evening News: Pupils are appealing to former pupils and staff to help them find the capsule Pupils are appealing to former pupils and staff to help them find the capsule (Image: Denise Bradley)

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“It would be great if we could find them and dig them up as part of the school’s 50th anniversary celebrations.  

“I just hope that they are not buried under the new playground!” 

As part of the school’s 50th anniversary they will be holding a summer fete with a retro theme on Saturday, June 24.  

Norwich Evening News: Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery celebrates its 50th year this year Ashleigh Primary School and Nursery celebrates its 50th year this year (Image: Denise Bradley)

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Former pupils and staff are invited to come back to the school, join in the fun and take part in a tour that will show how the school has changed over the years.

As well as performances from children including music from the last 50 years, a BBQ and a range of retro games are planned.

Anyone with information on the time capsules, or memories and photos that they wish to share, is invited to contact the school via office@ashleigh.norfolk.sch.uk or 01953 602410. 

Norwich Evening News: Headteacher John McConnell just hopes its not under the new playground Headteacher John McConnell just hopes its not under the new playground (Image: Denise Bradley)

What was happening in 1973?

  • The UK joined what would later become known as the European Union.  
  • Edward Heath was prime minister and leader of the Conservative Party.
  • The Queen opened both the modern London Bridge and the Sydney Opera House.
  • Pink Floyd released landmark album Dark Side of the Moon 
  • Princess Anne married Captain Mark Phillips at Westminster Abbey
  • Norwich City avoided relegation in the club's first season in the top tier of English football, with Dave Stringer scoring a late header to beat Crystal Palace 2-1 and secure survival in front of 36,000 people at Carrow Road. 
  • Colman's opened its mustard shop in Bridewell Alley in Norwich to mark the company's 150th anniversary. The shop was moved to the Royal Arcade in 1999 but closed in 2017.