27 mind blowing retro pictures of Preston in 1991, including the Gulf War, local schools, sports clubs, and ‘90s fashion

From the start of the Gulf War and the freeing of the Birmingham Six to Helen Sharman becoming the first British woman to go to space, 1991 was a year of countless notable events. Take a look at a few of our best archive pictures depicting what life was like in Preston back in 1991...

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25. Life in Preston in 1991

A Lancashire hospital went back in time - and is now looking forward to Christmas. Whittingham Hospital, Preston, held its annual medieval fayre to raise cash to buy Christmas gifts for patients. Many of the organisers were dressed in medieval costumes and there was something for everyone to enjoy Photo: RETRO

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