They all show what the people of Preston were getting up to during that year – from charity events to the Full Monty, choirs and the death of Diana Princess of Wales. Are you in any of the pictures? Or do you recognise anyone? READ MORE: See what Preston was like back in 1996. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Go back to 1995 and life in Preston. MORE MEMORIES: Look back at 1994 with these Preston pictures
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1. Preston in 1997
Members of the Parkfield Labour Club at Lane Ends, Preston, from left, Ian Perry, Jack Slater, Kevin Godfrey, Mick Grainger and Paul Brookes, who are to perform the "Full Monty" at the club in aid of Derian House Children's Hospice in Chorley Photo: Ian Robinson
2. Preston in 1997
Three-year-old Carey Baptist Child Care Centre pupil Becky Smith poses amongst the exhibits in the Harris Museum's Body Ornament exhibition after having her face painted by students from Preston College Photo: Iain Lynn
3. Preston in 1997
Joseph Nield of Fulwood, Preston, prepares for a soaking from St. Peters Primary School pupils at the Fulwood school's Fun Day Photo: Kevin McGuinness
4. Preston in 1997
Follow that fan..... Preston youngsters (from left) Amy Wilson, Liam Cross, Jonathan Procter and James Procter on a slippery slope at the Preston North End Fun Day at Deepdale, Preston Photo: Iain Lynn