Youngsters showed off their swimming skills in pursuit of a special award. Students from Preston's Moorfield and Elms Schools and Preston College have been training all term for the Amateur Swimming Association Bronze Challenge. The award demands a number of water skills and a 400-metre swim - all to be acheived without any rest and without touching the side of the pool. The keen swimmers are picturedplaceholder image
Youngsters showed off their swimming skills in pursuit of a special award. Students from Preston's Moorfield and Elms Schools and Preston College have been training all term for the Amateur Swimming Association Bronze Challenge. The award demands a number of water skills and a 400-metre swim - all to be acheived without any rest and without touching the side of the pool. The keen swimmers are pictured

19 incredible retro pictures of scenes at Preston schools and sports in 1989, from clubs to local teams

By Jack Marshall
Published 21st Jul 2023, 16:00 GMT
Updated 16th Nov 2023, 08:35 GMT

Being part of a group at school or a club outside of it can be one of the most rewarding pursuits.

And so, here we take a look back at a few of the best pictures from our archive of Preston clubs and schools back in 1989.

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Victorian values made a comeback at a Lancashire school when it organised an Owd Market Day to raise money. Pupils, staff and children of Tulketh High School, Ingol, Preston, joined in the fun by dressing in Victorian costumes

5. 1989 Preston Schools & Clubs

Victorian values made a comeback at a Lancashire school when it organised an Owd Market Day to raise money. Pupils, staff and children of Tulketh High School, Ingol, Preston, joined in the fun by dressing in Victorian costumes Photo: RETRO

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Little Samantha Grayston (centre) was lost for words when she took part in her nursery school nativity play. Samantha, four, and her lamb were two of the attractions in the play at St Joseph's nursery unit, Rigby Street, Preston

6. 1989 Preston Schools & Clubs

Little Samantha Grayston (centre) was lost for words when she took part in her nursery school nativity play. Samantha, four, and her lamb were two of the attractions in the play at St Joseph's nursery unit, Rigby Street, Preston Photo: RETRO

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Preston scouts keeping warm (from left) Peter Nickson, Mark Ashurst, Steven Howie, Christopher McGuill and Raymond Long. The scouts were taking part in the spectaulcar annual Torchlight Parade in Preston town centre

7. 1989 Preston Schools & Clubs

Preston scouts keeping warm (from left) Peter Nickson, Mark Ashurst, Steven Howie, Christopher McGuill and Raymond Long. The scouts were taking part in the spectaulcar annual Torchlight Parade in Preston town centre Photo: RETRO

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Third year pupils from Our Lady High School, off Cadley Causeway, Fulwood, Preston were taking part in an industry day, in conjunction with representatives from some of the major employers in the county. Pictured with some of the pupils is Pete Macartney of NWWA

8. 1989 Preston Schools & Clubs

Third year pupils from Our Lady High School, off Cadley Causeway, Fulwood, Preston were taking part in an industry day, in conjunction with representatives from some of the major employers in the county. Pictured with some of the pupils is Pete Macartney of NWWA Photo: RETRO

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