Performers from the local amateur dramatic groups who have recently won awards. (From left) Christine Johnstone, Jane Tudor and Melvyn Carter from Preston Drama Club, Kath Longworth and Jane Rawkins representing the Grimsargh Players, Don Stephenson, and David Colley from the Broughton Playersplaceholder image
Performers from the local amateur dramatic groups who have recently won awards. (From left) Christine Johnstone, Jane Tudor and Melvyn Carter from Preston Drama Club, Kath Longworth and Jane Rawkins representing the Grimsargh Players, Don Stephenson, and David Colley from the Broughton Players

27 amazing retro pictures of Preston back in 1999, from local schools and North End to gyms and firefighters

By Jack Marshall
Published 28th Jun 2023, 17:00 GMT
Updated 26th Feb 2024, 13:37 GMT

It’s just a year away from the new Millennium, the Euro has just been launched, and Preston North End are on the verge of topping the old Second Division to seal their return to the second tier of English football.

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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Preston Orpheus Choir wearing new concert dress during their 70th Anniversary season at St Pius School in Preston

13. Life in Preston in 1999

Preston Orpheus Choir wearing new concert dress during their 70th Anniversary season at St Pius School in Preston Photo: Iain Lynn

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Triplets (from left) Josh, Jacob and Luke Tapper getting used to the Preston weather while on holiday from Saudi Arabia

14. Life in Preston in 1999

Triplets (from left) Josh, Jacob and Luke Tapper getting used to the Preston weather while on holiday from Saudi Arabia Photo: Iain Lynn

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Atletico could find themselves facing Real in a Stateside soccer final with a distinct Preston flavour. For the teams in question aren't, in fact, the giants of Madrid, but two teams from Preston College who are heading to Phoenix, Arizona, for the annual President's Day Tournament, which they have dominated over the last few years. The two squads - Real Preston and Atletico Preston - are pictured

15. Life in Preston in 1999

Atletico could find themselves facing Real in a Stateside soccer final with a distinct Preston flavour. For the teams in question aren't, in fact, the giants of Madrid, but two teams from Preston College who are heading to Phoenix, Arizona, for the annual President's Day Tournament, which they have dominated over the last few years. The two squads - Real Preston and Atletico Preston - are pictured Photo: RETRO

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Budding witches (from left) Ruth Abram, Rachel Gledhill, Angela Roberts and Verity Harwood at the Guild Hall audition in Preston, for Roald Dahl's 'The Witches'

16. Life in Preston in 1999

Budding witches (from left) Ruth Abram, Rachel Gledhill, Angela Roberts and Verity Harwood at the Guild Hall audition in Preston, for Roald Dahl's 'The Witches' Photo: JOHN HUGHES

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