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...

21. PHOTO JOHN HUGHES LEP FACE OF 97 FINALISTS. (FROM LEFT TO RIGHT) Lee Morgan, 18, Bamber Bridge, Preston, Collette Johnson, Euxton, Emma Shaw, 16, Penwortham, Frances Mawby, 21, Lancaster, Luke Bidwell, 19, Leyland, Nicholas Macallion, 22, Ingol, Naomi Russell, 19, Preston, Gavin Green, 20, Preston and Katie Rhodes, 17, Leyland.
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22. Happy faces enjoying a sail around Preston Dock, aboard the Preston Puffin, at the Maritime Festival
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23. Members of the 1st Broughton troop of beavers and cubs joined councillors Audrey Scorr, Liz Clarkson and Jack Heatley in a bid to get rid of litter in the Sharoe Green area of Preston. They started their drive, armed with brushes and pans, near Booth's supermarket in Sharoe Green Lane
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24. Who's afraid of the big bad wolf? These children certainly aren't as they came to the rescue of Red Riding Hood in an Appplause Productions Show at Fulwood Leisure Centre in Preston
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