THE names of 32 men who in 1915 signed up together to go to war will never be forgotten.

A Roll of Honour bearing their names has taken pride of place at the entrance of St Peter's CE Primary after being presented to the Farnworth school by local historian John Pinder in a special ceremony to mark the centenary of the outbreak of World War One.

It lists the names of themen, thought to be friends, who attended "St Peter's mens class" — which is believed to me a type of Sunday School which took place in the church or possibly the school itself — who volunteered for service together.

One of the men named is William Nuttall, who was born in Primrose Street, Kearsley in September 1890.

He attended St Peter's Church, where he was a member of the choir and he also attended St Peter's CE School.

Mr Nuttall enlisted to the Inniskilling Fusiliers and was killed in action on June 19, 1915 at Gallipolli.

He lived on 159 Bradford Street, just around the corner from the school.

Last year, the great nephews of William presented a memorial plaque in memory of Mr Nuttall, which takes pride of place in the school entrance hall.

The Roll of Honour is now positioned alongside the plaque and forms a centrepiece of the school entrance hall. Sitting alongside is a photograph of Mr Nuttall in his uniform.

Each year the school presents the William Nuttall history prize to a pupil who has shown an exceptional interest in history. The trophy was also donated by the nephews of Mr Nuttall — David and Graham Forsythe.

Headteacher Lynn Williams said: "It was an honour to also have David Forsythe with us as part of the presentation service.

"The Roll of Honour was presented to us by a local historian.

" Its origin is a bit of a mystery as Mr Pinder acquired it through an internet auction site about 10 years ago, but where it had been prior to that we don't really know."

She added: "By giving the children a real life story, surrounding World War One, a picture of a person who once sat in our school hall, along with a Roll Of Honour in which he is mentioned, the children are able to put some context on to the events of 100 years ago, and can possibly relate it to their own lives, developing skills of empathy and understanding.

"The children were enthralled by the presentation and were able to consider the emotions involved in leaving their families and go off to war.

"This will be followed up in lessons, where all classes will be learning about World War One and World War Two, ending on Friday with the children wearing red to symbolise the poppies.

"Year five will also be leading a remembrance service in school."