15 old school retro pictures of Preston Brownies groups to bring back the nostalgia of the 1980s and 1990s

Back in the day, the Brownies were huge.

By Jack Marshall

Published 20th Oct 2023, 06:00 BST

A chance to meet up and socialise with others whilst partaking in activities outdoors, the Brownies will no doubt be looked back on with plenty of fondness by many, so check out our best archive pictures of Preston groups back in the ‘80s and ‘90s… Can you spot yourself?

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It's Penwortham Gala time again, this time in 1996 and the Penwortham Brownies are enjoying themselves

1. 1980s & 1990s Preston Brownies

It's Penwortham Gala time again, this time in 1996 and the Penwortham Brownies are enjoying themselves Photo: RETRO

A member of the 2nd Longton St Andrew's Brownie, Sarah Wyllie, seven, from Walmer Bridge, near Preston, with the Bethlehem Peace Light during a meeting at St Andrew's Church Hall in Longton, near Preston in 1997

2. 1980s & 1990s Preston Brownies

A member of the 2nd Longton St Andrew's Brownie, Sarah Wyllie, seven, from Walmer Bridge, near Preston, with the Bethlehem Peace Light during a meeting at St Andrew's Church Hall in Longton, near Preston in 1997 Photo: RETRO

Back in 1995 Longridge Brownie Gemma Croft won herself a Star of Merit

3. 1980s & 1990s Preston Brownies

Back in 1995 Longridge Brownie Gemma Croft won herself a Star of Merit Photo: RETRO

The Lostock Hall St. James' Brownies fly the flag during a procession through Lostock Hall, near Preston back in 1996

4. 1980s & 1990s Preston Brownies

The Lostock Hall St. James' Brownies fly the flag during a procession through Lostock Hall, near Preston back in 1996 Photo: RETRO