School teacher Mrs Sheila Collier called the register and found she had an extra pupil. Sat at the school desk beside four-year-old Sally Ann Smith was a giant golden retriever and Brandy the dog just wouldn't budge from the classroom at Knolls Lane Primary School, Oldham. It is not every dog who has a day at school - but Mrs Collier decided to let him stay. Sally Ann has had the dog since she could toddle. Brandy followed her everywhere. And when she started school a few days ago he could not understand why Sally left him everyday, when they always used to play. 15th September 1963.

School teacher Mrs Sheila Collier called the register and found she had an extra pupil. Sat at the school desk beside four-year-old Sally Ann Smith was a giant golden retriever and Brandy the dog just wouldn't budge from the classroom at Knolls Lane Primary School, Oldham. It is not every dog who has a day at school - but Mrs Collier decided to let him stay.  Sally Ann has had the dog since she could toddle. Brandy followed her everywhere. And when she started school a few days ago he could not understand why Sally left him everyday, when they always used to play. 15th September 1963. Stock Photo
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6890 x 6787 px | 58.3 x 57.5 cm | 23 x 22.6 inches | 300dpi

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15 September 1963

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