Chloe Burton, Jamace Miller, Emefa Kuadey and Charlece Eccles, of Caribbean Breezers in costume for the Caribbean Carnival, Preston

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Picture past: 25 great images giving you a snapshot of life in Preston in 2003

By Naomi Moon

Published 13th Jun 2023, 15:45 GMT

We’re turning back the clock 20 years to 2003.

With so much going on in Preston there’s bound to be something here that you remember. Are you in any of the pictures? Or can you spot a friend? Let us know. READ MORE: Pictures of Preston in 2002. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Go back to 2001 with these pictures. MORE MEMORIES: Look back at the year 2000 and life in Preston

Sir Tom Finney cuts the ribbon to open the new entrance to St Matthews School, Preston

13. Preston in 2003

Sir Tom Finney cuts the ribbon to open the new entrance to St Matthews School, Preston Photo: Kevin McGuinness

The whole choir in rehearsal for the Preston Schools Music Festival

14. Preston in 2003

The whole choir in rehearsal for the Preston Schools Music Festival Photo: Lindsey North

Head teacher John Dalglish is presented with a painting as he leaves Queens Drive Primary School in Preston School

15. Preston in 2003

Head teacher John Dalglish is presented with a painting as he leaves Queens Drive Primary School in Preston School Photo: Archive

Staff and patients of St. Catherine's Hospice before The Race for Life at the Preston Sports Arena

16. Preston in 2003

Staff and patients of St. Catherine's Hospice before The Race for Life at the Preston Sports Arena Photo: Kevin McGuinness

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