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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Hockey coaching at Penwortham Leisure Centre

21. Preston in 1991

Hockey coaching at Penwortham Leisure Centre Photo: Archive

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Banners and bands representing churches from throughout Leyland were paraded throughout the town to mark walking day. A total of 10 churches took part in the Leyland Churches Fellowship

22. Preston in 1991

Banners and bands representing churches from throughout Leyland were paraded throughout the town to mark walking day. A total of 10 churches took part in the Leyland Churches Fellowship Photo: Archive

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A 20-strong group of student nurses from Sharoe Green Hospital, Preston, got their hands dirty during a special event at the town's Fulwood Barracks. They had a taste of army life and took part in an assault course, shooting and other army events

23. Preston in 1991

A 20-strong group of student nurses from Sharoe Green Hospital, Preston, got their hands dirty during a special event at the town's Fulwood Barracks. They had a taste of army life and took part in an assault course, shooting and other army events Photo: Archive

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Pupils past and present met up for a prize giving ceremony at Longridge High School. Pictured are some of the pupils waiting to receive their prizes from headmaster Mr R Bulman

24. Preston in 1991

Pupils past and present met up for a prize giving ceremony at Longridge High School. Pictured are some of the pupils waiting to receive their prizes from headmaster Mr R Bulman Photo: Archive

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