The 1990s was a heady era, and few years stand out quite as much as 1994. Think the passing of Kurt Cobain, the election of Nelson Mandela, the Tonya Harding/Nancy Kerrigan incident, and the trial of OJ Simpson… as well as Preston North End’s less than glamourous foray into the old Third Division. But still, the ‘90s was an era of amazing style, music, and film, so take a look at a few snapshots of life in Preston back in 1994...
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9. Preston in 1994
Green-fingered youngsters have created a wildlife area at St Joseph's RC Primary School in Rigby Street, Preston. A pond was created and trees and shrubs planted, and the children hoped animals would make the area their home. The project was done with the help of the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers. Photo: RETRO
11. Preston in 1994
Girls from St Michael's Primary School in Kirkham, near Preston, showed off their sporting prowess on the netball circuit by winning the Kirkham and District inter-schools netball competition. Pictured: Heather Ritchie, Emma Bates, Laura Eccles, Emma Rees and (front) Hayley Jones, Sarah Renga and Carina Donnelly. Photo: RETRO
12. Preston in 1994
These two were celebrating Burns Night in Preston town centre Photo: RETRO