And the destination in early ‘90s Chorley. With the dawning of the new decade and the excitement of the ‘90s slowly building, we’ve put together a collection of our best archive pictures of Chorley during that heady era.
5. Life in Chorley 1990-1993
Model fund-raisers took to the catwalk to generate cash for a £1m medical training centre in Chorley. The fashion show, which was organised by Eccleston Parish Council, attracted scores of wellwishers. Pictured here are some of the models with five-year-old Rebecca Caunce, front Photo: RETRO
6. Life in Chorley 1990-1993
Bulldozers have marked the end of an era for one of Chorley's most well-used old buildings. Workmen moved in to demolish the old public baths in Union Street to make way for a town centre shopping development. Photo: RETRO
7. Life in Chorley 1990-1993
A Chorley school hit the high notes when it held a sponsored sing-a-long to raise cash for the local church. Youngsters from Coppull Parish School, parents and governors collected £500 towards the cost of renovating the organ at Coppull Parish Church Photo: RETRO
8. Life in Chorley 1990-1993
Looking back Mayoress of chorley Mrs Kathryn Hodson meets winners (left) Gladys Winterburn and Ada Hacket (right) April 1992 Photo: staff