For all ‘90s kids who had their formative years during that heady decades to the adults who revelled in the music, fashion, and culture back in the day, the 1990s remains one of the most socially significant eras in recent times.
With that in mind, take a look at some of our very best retro archive pictures of Preston life back in the 1990s. A few of them are sure to have you saying ‘I loved the 1990s!’ in no time.
Have a look and see if you recognise any familiar sights or faces...
Still in the mood for a bit more nostalgia? Check out some of our other recent retro pieces...

37. Soccer ace Andy Saville and his fellow team mates are on the books of a singing teacher who is helping them to tune up ready for their big break into the music business. The players were rehearsing the Animals 60s hit The House of The Rising Sun, at their Deepdale ground, with Preston singing teacher Gillian Littlesair. The soprano, who coaches Presotn choir, has been brought in to train the team before they put their voices to the final recording of the track
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38. Pupils from Lever House CP School in Leyland, working with their grandparents
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39. The battle of sexes has spilled out over a Lancashire bar. Things turned bitter at the Cartford Hotel in Little Eccleston, near Garstang, because local brewer John Smith has installed a new beer pump featuring a topless woman. John, who owns the Hart Brewery next door to the pub, fell out with barmaid Fiona McCulloch after she drew a bra on the female, who was advertising the beer called Temptress
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40. England fans celebrate at Wall Street, Preston, during Euro 96 after beating Spain
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