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 North End V Notts County: Preston's Jon Macken scores his second, November 1999. PNE won the match 2-0

17. Life in Preston in 1999

Preston North End V Notts County: Preston's Jon Macken scores his second, November 1999. PNE won the match 2-0 Photo: Iain Lynn

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Fulwood and Cadley Primary School took part in the Preston Schools Music Festival

18. Life in Preston in 1999

Fulwood and Cadley Primary School took part in the Preston Schools Music Festival Photo: IAN ROBINSON

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Sophie Jackson, 17, Matt Bispham, 16, Steve Pearce, Laura Worden, 18, Naomi Smith, Gerard Flynn, 18, and Dani Gallagher, 15, prepare for the play 'The Little Shop of Horrors' at the Preston Playhouse.

19. Life in Preston in 1999

Sophie Jackson, 17, Matt Bispham, 16, Steve Pearce, Laura Worden, 18, Naomi Smith, Gerard Flynn, 18, and Dani Gallagher, 15, prepare for the play 'The Little Shop of Horrors' at the Preston Playhouse. Photo: Martin Cowey

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There were smiles all round when three apprentice builders gave St Peter's CE Primary School in Fulwood, Preston, a welcome facelift by building a new wall at the front of the building. Pictured: Ten-year-old David Callaghan and Emma Newton from St Peter's CE School, with Brian Margerison, Andrew Eastham and Peter Williamson - from Preston College Construction Department

20. Life in Preston in 1999

There were smiles all round when three apprentice builders gave St Peter's CE Primary School in Fulwood, Preston, a welcome facelift by building a new wall at the front of the building. Pictured: Ten-year-old David Callaghan and Emma Newton from St Peter's CE School, with Brian Margerison, Andrew Eastham and Peter Williamson - from Preston College Construction Department Photo: RETRO

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