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...


18. International athletics star Steve Tunstall set the pace for runners pounding the streets of south Preston as part of Hutton Grammar School's gala. The British cross-country champion, who lives in Preston, started the five-miles race and more than 100 athletes took part
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19. Past Post - David Moyes and GAreth Ainsworth 1994. looking remarkably like Coronation Street's Phyllis Pearce and Vera Duckworth.
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20. An assembled crowd of teenage girls gathered outside Preston's Rock FM radio station to catch a glimpse of the hottest new boy band on the block... Take That! They dropped in to town to promote their second single, Promises
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