One of the peak eras in terms of culture, fashion, tech, and general excitement, the ‘90s in Preston was quite the time, so why not explore what things used to be like by checking out our very best archive pics from 1993 and 1994 below...
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21. Preston 1990s
Artistic youngsters at a Preston primary school have won a competition, organised by Asda at Fulwood, Preston, which called on schoolchildren of all ages to enter with paintings of their choice. Children at Sherwood Primary School took up the challenge. The winners, pictured from left, are: Emma Watson, Graham Seymour, Jamie Hall, Nick Webster, Gemma Quin, and Carol Whitbourn | National World

22. Preston 1990s
It's behind you! Schoolchildren jumped in fright when their dinner ladies turned into monsters. Kitchen staff at Ribbleton Avenue Infants School, Preston, decided to join in the horror of the children's "wild things" project for the week | National World

23. Preston 1990s
Fit youngsters at a Preston school were put through their paces by members of the Army youth team. The team, based at Fulwood Barracks, Preston, visited Ashton High School and set up an exercise wth groups of pupils. More than 100 pupils took part in the half-day sessions | National World

24. Preston 1990s
A South Ribble school's hockey team is the tops after thrashing the opposition in a seven-a-side competition. The under-13 team from Penwortham Priory High took part in the Preston and District Tournament and won the final against Garstang High School, 3-0. The victorious team is pictured above: Rachel Orton, Karen Learmonth, Adele Rawcliffe, Caroline Lightfoot, Sarah Smith; Lindsay Mekie, Shona Mekie, Kathryn Payne, Claire Lee and Karlyn Hinchcliffe | National World


