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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21. Life in Preston in 1999
Wrexham V Preston North End - Kidd heads the ball Photo: Lindsey North
22. Life in Preston in 1999
Talented actors will be taking to the stage on Broadway in Preston and lighting it up with a blaze of colour. Youngsters will be taking part in a colourful performance of Joseph and His Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in a bid to raise funds for the Parish Talents Appeal for St John Baptist Church in Broughton. Katy Brand, who is playing Joseph, centre, Gregg Holden, left, and Guy Flanagan, right, with the cast are pictured above Photo: RETRO
23. Life in Preston in 1999
Eddie De-Wilde, of Preston Old Road, Clifton, who suffered a massive heart attack when he was just 38, is getting on his bike again to raise cash for the charity that has helped him back to fitness - Heartbeat Photo: RETRO
24. Life in Preston in 1999
Supporters of Holmeswood Methodist School near Rufford protest outside County Hall in Preston before the vote on the possible closure of the school Photo: IAN ROBINSON