The year 1999 was an exciting one in general, defined by New Labour verve and widespread anticipation in Britain, so here we take a look back at some of the best pictures of life in Preston and Lancashire from that heady era...
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9. Life in Preston in 1999
A major junior soccer tournament took place in South Ribble following last year's mini world cup in the borough. Bamber Bridge Leisure Centre, near Preston was the venue for the six-a-side junior football competition for players in categories under 11s and under 13s Photo: RETRO
10. Life in Preston in 1999
Staff and pupils from Howick CE School in Penwortham, near Preston, left their usual clothes at home and donned fancy dress to help raise money for schools in Mozambique. Among the characters wandering around the Liverpool Road school were the Worst Witch, Little Red Riding Hood, Robin Hood, Superman and Batman, as well as a host of other fairytale characters and other ficticious and novel characters Photo: RETRO
11. Life in Preston in 1999
Green-fingered school children helped launch a new environmental award scheme. Pupils from Lea County Primary School in Preston planted a hedge to mark the start of the initiative which is the first of its kind in Preston. The green award scheme is a result of a partnership between Lancashire County Council, North West Water and Preston Council Photo: RETRO
12. Life in Preston in 1999
Staff and pupils from Howick CE School in Penwortham, near Preston, left their usual clothes at home and donned fancy dress to help raise money for schools in Mozambique. Among the characters wandering around the Liverpool Road school were the Worst Witch, Little Red Riding Hood, Robin Hood, Superman and Batman, as well as a host of other fairytale characters and other ficticious and novel characters Photo: RETRO