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?
17. Preston in 1997
Bowled over... firefighters from Bamber Bridge Fire Station, Wyane Dixon, Ian McCrea and Dave Gilmore, who took part in the Medical Services Charity night in aid of St Catherine's Hospice at the Megabowl at Walton-le-Dale, near Preston Photo: Ian Robinson
18. Preston in 1997
Alan Baldwin of Ribbleton, Preston, waiting for the new Oasis record at HMV Preston Photo: Neil Cross
19. Preston in 1997
Victorian week at the First Steps Nursery, Fulwood, Preston, and playing the part are, from left, Rosie Eastham, Callum Ridyard and Lucy Prickett Photo: Kevin McGuinness
20. Preston in 1997
Shamim Khan of British Gas (left) chats to visitor Kamini Gandhi while she uses a computer at the Gujarat Hindu Centre in South Meadow Lane, Preston Photo: Godfrey Birtill