19 amazing retro pictures of life in Leyland back in the 1990s, including sports, schools, and theatre

By Jack Marshall

Published 14th Jul 2023, 12:00 GMT

Updated 23rd Jan 2024, 09:27 GMT

For most of us, the ‘90s are a time to be remembered fondly.

And so, here we take a look back at some of our very best archive pictures of life back in the 1990s in Leyland...

While you’re here, be sure not to miss some of our other retro article…

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Young rugby players are celebrating the competion of a £150,000 improvement scheme at their home ground at Moss Side Recreation Area. Pictured: Coun Betty Greenland starts the ball rolling for the Leyland Warriors

. Leyland in the 1990s

Young rugby players are celebrating the competion of a £150,000 improvement scheme at their home ground at Moss Side Recreation Area. Pictured: Coun Betty Greenland starts the ball rolling for the Leyland Warriors Photo: RETRO

One of Oscar Wilde's most famous comedies is being revived by Leyland-based Dark House Theatre Company. Cast members, pictured above, are busy rehearsing The Importance of Being Earnest, to be presented at Worden Arts and Crafts Centre in Leyland

. Leyland in the 1990s

One of Oscar Wilde's most famous comedies is being revived by Leyland-based Dark House Theatre Company. Cast members, pictured above, are busy rehearsing The Importance of Being Earnest, to be presented at Worden Arts and Crafts Centre in Leyland Photo: RETRO

A group of young actors, who call themselves the Unlimited Theatre Company, and all study at Runshaw College, Leyland, are putting on what they hope will be their latest hit show. It's called Godspell and is a 1960s musical which brings the Gospel of St Matthew to life in real rock and soul style

. Leyland in the 1990s

A group of young actors, who call themselves the Unlimited Theatre Company, and all study at Runshaw College, Leyland, are putting on what they hope will be their latest hit show. It's called Godspell and is a 1960s musical which brings the Gospel of St Matthew to life in real rock and soul style Photo: RETRO

Winners at Leyland Baths

. Leyland in the 1990s

Winners at Leyland Baths Photo: RETRO

A carol concert in Preston was tinged with sadness after the death of its main organiser. Mr Henry Dobson, of Leyland, died last month after months of hard work for the annual Salvation Army concert at the Guild Hall. The programme included music from two Salvation Army bands, singing from two choirs, a group of pupils with handbells and chimes, and a band of tambourine players

. Leyland in the 1990s

A carol concert in Preston was tinged with sadness after the death of its main organiser. Mr Henry Dobson, of Leyland, died last month after months of hard work for the annual Salvation Army concert at the Guild Hall. The programme included music from two Salvation Army bands, singing from two choirs, a group of pupils with handbells and chimes, and a band of tambourine players Photo: RETRO

Real-life Dane Anthony Larson (centre) plays Hamlet, the Prince of Denmark in C'est Tous theatre company's production of the Shakespearean play

. Leyland in the 1990s

Real-life Dane Anthony Larson (centre) plays Hamlet, the Prince of Denmark in C'est Tous theatre company's production of the Shakespearean play Photo: RETRO

Young rugby players are celebrating the competion of a £150,000 improvement scheme at their home ground at Moss Side Recreation Area. Pictured: Coun Betty Greenland starts the ball rolling for the Leyland Warriors

1. Leyland in the 1990s

Young rugby players are celebrating the competion of a £150,000 improvement scheme at their home ground at Moss Side Recreation Area. Pictured: Coun Betty Greenland starts the ball rolling for the Leyland Warriors Photo: RETRO

One of Oscar Wilde's most famous comedies is being revived by Leyland-based Dark House Theatre Company. Cast members, pictured above, are busy rehearsing The Importance of Being Earnest, to be presented at Worden Arts and Crafts Centre in Leyland

2. Leyland in the 1990s

One of Oscar Wilde's most famous comedies is being revived by Leyland-based Dark House Theatre Company. Cast members, pictured above, are busy rehearsing The Importance of Being Earnest, to be presented at Worden Arts and Crafts Centre in Leyland Photo: RETRO

A group of young actors, who call themselves the Unlimited Theatre Company, and all study at Runshaw College, Leyland, are putting on what they hope will be their latest hit show. It's called Godspell and is a 1960s musical which brings the Gospel of St Matthew to life in real rock and soul style

3. Leyland in the 1990s

A group of young actors, who call themselves the Unlimited Theatre Company, and all study at Runshaw College, Leyland, are putting on what they hope will be their latest hit show. It's called Godspell and is a 1960s musical which brings the Gospel of St Matthew to life in real rock and soul style Photo: RETRO

Winners at Leyland Baths

4. Leyland in the 1990s

Winners at Leyland Baths Photo: RETRO

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