Pupils listening to JK Rowling read. Can you spot anyone you know?Pupils listening to JK Rowling read. Can you spot anyone you know?
Pupils listening to JK Rowling read. Can you spot anyone you know?

The day these Hartlepool students tried to break a world record - but how did they do?

It was a day to remember for these Hartlepool students. In fact, you could say it was magical.
By Chris Cordner
Published 8th Sep 2020, 09:13 BST

Pupils at Hartlepool’s High Tunstall College of Science joined schools up and down the country trying to break the record for Largest Reading Lesson Across Multiple Venues.

But how did they do in 2016? A total of 146 Year 7 High Tunstall pupils took part in the activity which was held to celebrate National Book Day.

Were you there? Was the world record broken? And can you see anyone you know in our photo selection?

Take a look and let us know.

Were you at the attempt to break a world record?

1. Share your memories

Were you at the attempt to break a world record? Photo: FRANK REID

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Do these photos bring back memories of a special day?

2. A special 'guest'

Do these photos bring back memories of a special day? Photo: FRANK REID

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A huge turnout to listen to JK Rowling.

3. A big day

A huge turnout to listen to JK Rowling. Photo: FRANK REID

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Were you at the special event at High Tunstall?

4. Listening intently

Were you at the special event at High Tunstall? Photo: FRANK REID

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