A festive Humpty Dumpty is set to bring the house down and give audiences a cracking good time. He is starring in a home-grown panto performed by Preston Drama Club, and written, directed and musically adapted by John Turner, of Penwortham, near Preston. Pictured: Old King Cole (Ian Smith) is not happy with his fiddlers three, much to the amusement of the cast of Humpty Dumpty at Preston Playhouseplaceholder image
A festive Humpty Dumpty is set to bring the house down and give audiences a cracking good time. He is starring in a home-grown panto performed by Preston Drama Club, and written, directed and musically adapted by John Turner, of Penwortham, near Preston. Pictured: Old King Cole (Ian Smith) is not happy with his fiddlers three, much to the amusement of the cast of Humpty Dumpty at Preston Playhouse

23 nostalgic images of Preston in 1990 – faces, locations and lasting memories

Claire Lark
By Claire Lark

Digital Journalist

Published 22nd Nov 2025, 06:00 GMT

The year was 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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Pupils at Carr Hill High School in Kirkham have been enjoying a special week of art events. The programme included visits by authors, poets, actors and an artist. Among the visitors were members of Preston Poets Society, who are pictured above with some of the pupils

17. Preston in 1990

Pupils at Carr Hill High School in Kirkham have been enjoying a special week of art events. The programme included visits by authors, poets, actors and an artist. Among the visitors were members of Preston Poets Society, who are pictured above with some of the pupils Photo: RETRO

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Preston North End protest in February 1990 - later than the sit down protest at PNE v Bristol Rovers

18. Preston in 1990

Preston North End protest in February 1990 - later than the sit down protest at PNE v Bristol Rovers Photo: RETRO

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With a pirouette and an arabesque, dancers from all over the North West gathered in Preston for a major competition. The regional competition was held at the Charter Theatre, Preston, where about 50 young dancers competed for the first Preston College Dance Award, sponsored by the college

19. Preston in 1990

With a pirouette and an arabesque, dancers from all over the North West gathered in Preston for a major competition. The regional competition was held at the Charter Theatre, Preston, where about 50 young dancers competed for the first Preston College Dance Award, sponsored by the college Photo: RETRO

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Members of the 1st Broughton troop of beavers and cubs joined councillors Audrey Scorr, Liz Clarkson and Jack Heatley in a bid to get rid of litter in the Sharoe Green area of Preston. They started their drive, armed with brushes and pans, near Booth's supermarket in Sharoe Green Lane

20. Preston in 1990

Members of the 1st Broughton troop of beavers and cubs joined councillors Audrey Scorr, Liz Clarkson and Jack Heatley in a bid to get rid of litter in the Sharoe Green area of Preston. They started their drive, armed with brushes and pans, near Booth's supermarket in Sharoe Green Lane Photo: RETRO

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