A crack girls team have the Lancashire netball world in their hands after winning a top district tournament. The year 11 squad from Walton-le-Dale High School, near Preston, trounced the opposition to take the South Ribble Schools Netball Championship for the fifth year running. The winning team, from left, Debra Marginson, Nicki Butterworth, Kate Priest, Zena Jewell, Emma Parkins, Lesley McColl, Shirley Saumtelly and Louise Walmsleyplaceholder image
A crack girls team have the Lancashire netball world in their hands after winning a top district tournament. The year 11 squad from Walton-le-Dale High School, near Preston, trounced the opposition to take the South Ribble Schools Netball Championship for the fifth year running. The winning team, from left, Debra Marginson, Nicki Butterworth, Kate Priest, Zena Jewell, Emma Parkins, Lesley McColl, Shirley Saumtelly and Louise Walmsley

28 nostalgic scenes that show what life in Preston was like in 1991

Claire Lark
By Claire Lark

Digital Journalist

Published 8th Mar 2026, 16:00 GMT

Our delve into the archives bringing you the best picture memories throughout the decades.

This time it is a look at what life was like for the folk of Preston back in 1991. Do you recognise yourself? Or any of your friends? Let us know.

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Top class youngsters at Broughton Primary School were bidding their last farewell to the school in spectacular style, by starring in the play The Big Noise at Fort-Issimo. Pictured at the dress rehearsal for the play are Nicholas Fisher, left, and Amanda Edwards, right, with Fenella Fulbucket, the cow. Inside the cow costume are Anna Dewhurst and Andrew Appleyard

9. Preston in 1991

Top class youngsters at Broughton Primary School were bidding their last farewell to the school in spectacular style, by starring in the play The Big Noise at Fort-Issimo. Pictured at the dress rehearsal for the play are Nicholas Fisher, left, and Amanda Edwards, right, with Fenella Fulbucket, the cow. Inside the cow costume are Anna Dewhurst and Andrew Appleyard Photo: Archive

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The Preston Committee to Stop War in the Gulf handed over a petition protesting against the current conflict to MP Audrey Wise

10. Preston in 1991

The Preston Committee to Stop War in the Gulf handed over a petition protesting against the current conflict to MP Audrey Wise Photo: Archive

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These ladies are preparing for a fun day in aid of the Lancashire Evening Post's Magic Million Appeal

11. Preston in 1991

These ladies are preparing for a fun day in aid of the Lancashire Evening Post's Magic Million Appeal Photo: Archive

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Young musicians from Walton-le-Dale High School, near Preston have recorded a video to help show schoolchildren how to compose music. Pictured are, from left: Ian Hewitt, 13; Andrew Bayes, 12; John Sumner, 12; Paul Bird, 12; and Clare Higgins, 13

12. Preston in 1991

Young musicians from Walton-le-Dale High School, near Preston have recorded a video to help show schoolchildren how to compose music. Pictured are, from left: Ian Hewitt, 13; Andrew Bayes, 12; John Sumner, 12; Paul Bird, 12; and Clare Higgins, 13 Photo: Archive

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