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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Margaret Malcolm presents a special plaque to Thomas Stadler and Tracey Row of Brownedge St Mary's High School in Bamber Bridge, near Preston, with Phil Murray, Lyell Stott, Martin Walker, Pat Nagle and the Young Enterprise workers. The plaque was presented to reward their efforts during the Young Enterprise scheme Photo: RETRO
22. Preston in 1994
Preston Chritsmas Lights Switch On 1994 Coronation street Beverley Callard with Amy Westwell. Photo: National World
23. Preston in 1994
Preston North End groundsman Peter McCallion prepares the pitch for the team's first game back at Deepdale after the plastic pitch was removed in the summer of 1994. Photo: National World