Pupils at Broughton High School, near Preston, were seeing red after a mass delivery of Comic Relief noses. The school ordered 900 of them for the staff and pupils there. Headmaster Mr Terry Harris is pictured surrounded by other staff and pupils - all wearing their red noses

Pupils at Broughton High School, near Preston, were seeing red after a mass delivery of Comic Relief noses. The school ordered 900 of them for the staff and pupils there. Headmaster Mr Terry Harris is pictured surrounded by other staff and pupils - all wearing their red noses

Year in pictures: Here's 34 scenes of Preston folk going about their business in 1988

By Naomi Moon

Published 16th Nov 2022, 04:55 BST

The years seem to fly by as you get older, so we’ve put this gallery together to take you back to 1988.

As you can see the people of Preston were getting up to all sorts of activities. Do you remember any of them? Are you in any of the pictures? READ MORE: Preston in pictures from 1987. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Go back to Preston in 1986. MORE MEMORIES: Preston images from 1985

Pupils at Broughton High School, near Preston, were seeing red after a mass delivery of Comic Relief noses. The school ordered 900 of them for the staff and pupils there. Headmaster Mr Terry Harris is pictured surrounded by other staff and pupils - all wearing their red noses

. Preston in 1988

Pupils at Broughton High School, near Preston, were seeing red after a mass delivery of Comic Relief noses. The school ordered 900 of them for the staff and pupils there. Headmaster Mr Terry Harris is pictured surrounded by other staff and pupils - all wearing their red noses Photo: Archive

These competitors posed for the camera following the Fulwood Lawn Tennis Club's Volkswagen Ratings Tournament

. Preston in 1988

These competitors posed for the camera following the Fulwood Lawn Tennis Club's Volkswagen Ratings Tournament Photo: Archive

For 21 years lollipop lady Irene White watched over the pupils of St Matthew's Primary School in Preston as they merrily crossed the road to and from school. Now Irene, of Merrick Avenue, has hung up her hat and put her lollipop stick away for good. And the children came out in force to wish her goodbye

. Preston in 1988

For 21 years lollipop lady Irene White watched over the pupils of St Matthew's Primary School in Preston as they merrily crossed the road to and from school. Now Irene, of Merrick Avenue, has hung up her hat and put her lollipop stick away for good. And the children came out in force to wish her goodbye Photo: Archive

The children of Christ Church CE Primary School in Fitzroy Street, Preston, held a sponsored colouring session to raise money for the Barnardo's Help A Child Appeal. They raised £40, which they wrapped up as gift to present to Barnardo's representative Coun Vernonica Afrin (above with the children)

. Preston in 1988

The children of Christ Church CE Primary School in Fitzroy Street, Preston, held a sponsored colouring session to raise money for the Barnardo's Help A Child Appeal. They raised £40, which they wrapped up as gift to present to Barnardo's representative Coun Vernonica Afrin (above with the children) Photo: Archive

Pupils at the Grange School in Ribbleton are pictured during the dress rehearsal for their production of Dick Whittingham

. Preston in 1988

Pupils at the Grange School in Ribbleton are pictured during the dress rehearsal for their production of Dick Whittingham Photo: Archive

Lining up to get snipped for charity are children from Brieryfield Road Day Nursery in Preston. The children were helping out hairdressing students from Tuson College taking part in a six-hour haircutting marathon to raise money for St Catherine's Hospice at Lostock Hall. Pictured here are Michaela Marshall, Natasha Frye and Kelly King, getting haircuts from Marc Johnstone, Karen Woodcock and Sharon Hamer

. Preston in 1988

Lining up to get snipped for charity are children from Brieryfield Road Day Nursery in Preston. The children were helping out hairdressing students from Tuson College taking part in a six-hour haircutting marathon to raise money for St Catherine's Hospice at Lostock Hall. Pictured here are Michaela Marshall, Natasha Frye and Kelly King, getting haircuts from Marc Johnstone, Karen Woodcock and Sharon Hamer Photo: Archive

The four to 10-year-olds from Kennington County Primary school in Fulwood raised more than £450 for the Royal National Institute for the Blind with a sponsored naming the animal competition. They then turned out in force to watch six-year-old Anthony Stanczyk hand over the cheque to charity

. Preston in 1988

The four to 10-year-olds from Kennington County Primary school in Fulwood raised more than £450 for the Royal National Institute for the Blind with a sponsored naming the animal competition. They then turned out in force to watch six-year-old Anthony Stanczyk hand over the cheque to charity Photo: Archive

Lessons are fun when you are kidding around - as a group of Lancashire schoolchildren found out when they came face-to-face with a baby goat. The youngsters, from Broughton High School, left their classrooms to go down on the farm as part of a special project. Andrew Porter, 12, is pictured holding the goat

. Preston in 1988

Lessons are fun when you are kidding around - as a group of Lancashire schoolchildren found out when they came face-to-face with a baby goat. The youngsters, from Broughton High School, left their classrooms to go down on the farm as part of a special project. Andrew Porter, 12, is pictured holding the goat Photo: Archive

These students from Worden High School in Leyland were providing the entertainment for pensioners at a special party held at the school

. Preston in 1988

These students from Worden High School in Leyland were providing the entertainment for pensioners at a special party held at the school Photo: Archive

Members of Runshaw College hockey team

. Preston in 1988

Members of Runshaw College hockey team Photo: Archive

Valentine's Day at St Walburge (Talbot) RC Primary School in Ashton, Preston

. Preston in 1988

Valentine's Day at St Walburge (Talbot) RC Primary School in Ashton, Preston Photo: Archive

. Preston in 1988

Pupils at Penwortham Girls' High School have a double cause for celebration. In one week the school bought a brand new mini-bus to replace the run-down old bus, and sixth formers raised almost £300, part of which will help research into a rare kidney complaint. The girls organised a fashion show which featured designs from many popular town centre stores. They are pictured Photo: Archive

Passers-by watched in amazement as a crowd of pancake-tossing chefs raced across sedate Winckley Square in Preston. It was part of the annual Shrove Tuesday celebrations and 30 catering department students from Tuson College, armed with frying pans and pancakes, took part

. Preston in 1988

Passers-by watched in amazement as a crowd of pancake-tossing chefs raced across sedate Winckley Square in Preston. It was part of the annual Shrove Tuesday celebrations and 30 catering department students from Tuson College, armed with frying pans and pancakes, took part Photo: Archive

These rose queens were the pick of the bunch as far as a charity fund-raising effort was concerned. For the youngsters and their attendants from several Preston churches were treated to a special seat at the National Children's Homes Family Festival. They were invited to parade at a special variety show arranged by the charity organisation. They then settled down to watch the concert at Preston's Charter Theatre

. Preston in 1988

These rose queens were the pick of the bunch as far as a charity fund-raising effort was concerned. For the youngsters and their attendants from several Preston churches were treated to a special seat at the National Children's Homes Family Festival. They were invited to parade at a special variety show arranged by the charity organisation. They then settled down to watch the concert at Preston's Charter Theatre Photo: Archive

Toddlers James Glennoe and Laura Edwards found they needed a helping hand when they presented a giant-sized cheque for £140 to Doctor Barnardo's. Luckily Preston councillor Frank McGrath was around to ease the burden on behalf of the charity. The three-year-olds, of Marylands Private School, Penwortham, were watched by their classmates who helped raise the money through a Christmas nativity play and raffle

. Preston in 1988

Toddlers James Glennoe and Laura Edwards found they needed a helping hand when they presented a giant-sized cheque for £140 to Doctor Barnardo's. Luckily Preston councillor Frank McGrath was around to ease the burden on behalf of the charity. The three-year-olds, of Marylands Private School, Penwortham, were watched by their classmates who helped raise the money through a Christmas nativity play and raffle Photo: Archive

No-one was excused from a Leyland riding school's latest fund-raising scheme - even the horses and ponies joined in. Six girls from Oakfield Riding School, in Stanifield Lane at Farington, decked themselves and their animals out in colourful fancy dress costumes and hacked through Leyland town centre to raise money for HAPPA, the Horse and Pony Protection Association

. Preston in 1988

No-one was excused from a Leyland riding school's latest fund-raising scheme - even the horses and ponies joined in. Six girls from Oakfield Riding School, in Stanifield Lane at Farington, decked themselves and their animals out in colourful fancy dress costumes and hacked through Leyland town centre to raise money for HAPPA, the Horse and Pony Protection Association Photo: Archive

These competitors posed for the camera following the Fulwood Lawn Tennis Club's Volkswagen Ratings Tournament

1. Preston in 1988

These competitors posed for the camera following the Fulwood Lawn Tennis Club's Volkswagen Ratings Tournament Photo: Archive

For 21 years lollipop lady Irene White watched over the pupils of St Matthew's Primary School in Preston as they merrily crossed the road to and from school. Now Irene, of Merrick Avenue, has hung up her hat and put her lollipop stick away for good. And the children came out in force to wish her goodbye

2. Preston in 1988

For 21 years lollipop lady Irene White watched over the pupils of St Matthew's Primary School in Preston as they merrily crossed the road to and from school. Now Irene, of Merrick Avenue, has hung up her hat and put her lollipop stick away for good. And the children came out in force to wish her goodbye Photo: Archive

The children of Christ Church CE Primary School in Fitzroy Street, Preston, held a sponsored colouring session to raise money for the Barnardo's Help A Child Appeal. They raised £40, which they wrapped up as gift to present to Barnardo's representative Coun Vernonica Afrin (above with the children)

3. Preston in 1988

The children of Christ Church CE Primary School in Fitzroy Street, Preston, held a sponsored colouring session to raise money for the Barnardo's Help A Child Appeal. They raised £40, which they wrapped up as gift to present to Barnardo's representative Coun Vernonica Afrin (above with the children) Photo: Archive

Pupils at the Grange School in Ribbleton are pictured during the dress rehearsal for their production of Dick Whittingham

4. Preston in 1988

Pupils at the Grange School in Ribbleton are pictured during the dress rehearsal for their production of Dick Whittingham Photo: Archive

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