An era of potential and excitement, brilliant film and stunning British music, it was a standout era for many who lived through those times. Plus, the fashion is coming back into style… Take a look at a few of our best pics from Preston in 1990.
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9. Preston in 1990
Students and staff from Preston College have been making their contribution to entente cordiale during a trip across the Channel, as they took part in a visit to Preston's twin town Nimes. Photo: RETRO
10. Preston in 1990
A carol concert in Preston was tinged with sadness after the death of its main organiser. Mr Henry Dobson, of Leyland, died last month after months of hard work for the annual Salvation Army concert at the Guild Hall. The programme included music from two Salvation Army bands, singing from two choirs, a group of pupils with handbells and chimes, and a band of tambourine players Photo: RETRO
11. Preston in 1990
A Lancashire school which amassed £700 was the only one to take part in a money raising event for the Children's Society. Pupils from St Peter's Primary School, on Meadowfield, Fulwood, Preston, took part in "Across the Diocese" in which people from different areas of the county were sponsored to cross the diocese in different forms of transport. Pictured in the middle is Howard Cunningham-Smith with Christopher Hall, Nicky Bleasdale, Timmy Bowerman and Victoria Tennant, watched by all their classmates Photo: RETRO
12. Preston in 1990
Hundreds of relatives and friends of soliders in the 4th Battalian The Queen's Lancashire Regiment (Territorial Army) turned out for a families' fun day at Fulwood Barracks in Preston. Pictured above is the regular Queen's Lancashire Regiment band playing at the barracks Photo: RETRO