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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17. 1989 Preston Schools & Clubs

1989: St Pius Prep. School, Preston get the keys to a brand new mini-bus Photo: Staff

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All dressed up and ready for action - the victorious Rossall school rugyb team line-up before the crucial clash with Newcastle RGS at Preston Grasshoppers. They won 7-0

18. 1989 Preston Schools & Clubs

All dressed up and ready for action - the victorious Rossall school rugyb team line-up before the crucial clash with Newcastle RGS at Preston Grasshoppers. They won 7-0 Photo: RETRO

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Song, dance and hope for the future combined when East met West for a cultural day of fun and games. Hundreds of revellers from throughout the North West gathered at St Andrew's Community Centre in Tulketh Road, Preston for the event being staged by the newly-formed Lancashire Indo-British Association (LIBRA)

19. 1989 Preston Schools & Clubs

Song, dance and hope for the future combined when East met West for a cultural day of fun and games. Hundreds of revellers from throughout the North West gathered at St Andrew's Community Centre in Tulketh Road, Preston for the event being staged by the newly-formed Lancashire Indo-British Association (LIBRA) Photo: RETRO

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