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?
25. Preston in 1997
Shot putt winner Stephen Comber of Ribbleton in action during Go The Distance at the London Road Athletic Track, Preston Photo: Kevin McGuinness
26. Preston in 1997
Five-year-old Purmima Nayee prepares to pray in the celebrations marking 50 years of India's independence at the Gujarat Hindu Centre, Avenham, Preston Photo: John Hughes
27. Preston in 1997
Putting their best feet forward - charity walkers in Jepp Lane, Barton, near Preston - in aid of St. Catherine's Hospice Photo: Neil Cross
28. Preston in 1997
Nick Kenworthy of Preston with his packet of crisps which had been eaten by a rat! Photo: David Hurst