They all show what the people of Preston were getting up to during that year – from charity events to the Full Monty, choirs and the death of Diana Princess of Wales. Are you in any of the pictures? Or do you recognise anyone?
ICYMI: 47 amazing old pictures of life in 1970s and 1980s Broughton, faces and places you will recognise
1. Preston in 1997
Joseph Nield of Fulwood, Preston, prepares for a soaking from St. Peters Primary School pupils at the Fulwood school's Fun Day Photo: Kevin McGuinness
2. Preston in 1997
Follow that fan..... Preston youngsters (from left) Amy Wilson, Liam Cross, Jonathan Procter and James Procter on a slippery slope at the Preston North End Fun Day at Deepdale, Preston Photo: Iain Lynn
3. Preston in 1997
A packed Christmas party at the Bridge Centre in Eldon Street, Preston Photo: Godfrey Birtill
4. Preston in 1997
Pupils from All Hallows RC High School, Penwortham, collected to buy supplies for the Fox Street night shelter in Preston. Pictured (left to right) are Vicky Adderley, Philip Sells, Gemma Bellamy Photo: Godfrey Birtill