It was the start of a new era, all change and excitement… although the less said about Euro 2000 the better. Take a look at some of our best retro archive pictures of Preston back in 2000
5. Preston in 2000
Children at St Gregory's RC Primary School in Preston with their puppets Photo: RETRO
6. Preston in 2000
PNE vs Stockport Saturday 16th Sept 2000 PNE drew the match 1-1 Preston's Colin Murdock in action against Stockport at Deepdale pne and stockport Photo: JOHN HUGHES
7. Preston in 2000
Howick CE Primary School secretary, Pippa Sladen, with pupils from class 2 at the school in Howick, near Preston, practice for the their walking bus - the first in the county. The scheme is aimed at slashing rush-hour traffic outside the school and improving the health and wellbeing of the children Photo: Ian Robinson
8. Preston in 2000
The Shamrock Dancers who were to take part in Preston's mammoth European youth festival, PY2K Photo: JOHN HUGHES