Enterprising pupils at a Lancashire high school really took the biscuit when they teamed up with a local confectioner for a special project. Youngsters from St Cecelia's RC High School in Longridge, near Preston, joined forces with Lyons Biscuits from Blackpool, and British Aerospace at Warton, as part of their industry and technology training. The project involved pupils working in groups to produce a new biscuit with a promotional offer of a matching clock and a timerplaceholder image
Enterprising pupils at a Lancashire high school really took the biscuit when they teamed up with a local confectioner for a special project. Youngsters from St Cecelia's RC High School in Longridge, near Preston, joined forces with Lyons Biscuits from Blackpool, and British Aerospace at Warton, as part of their industry and technology training. The project involved pupils working in groups to produce a new biscuit with a promotional offer of a matching clock and a timer

31 amazing picture memories of Preston in 1995 cataloguing life, people and places during a memorable era

Claire Lark
By Claire Lark

Digital Journalist

Published 18th Jun 2025, 10:40 GMT

These wonderful pictures wrap up one year in a memorable decade.

We are talking 1995 - 30 years ago when people and places were snapped by our photographers. You might be pictured...

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It's penalty shoot-out time for these kids enjoying the end of the summer playscheme held at Fulwood Leisure Centre in Preston

5. 1995 Preston

It's penalty shoot-out time for these kids enjoying the end of the summer playscheme held at Fulwood Leisure Centre in Preston Photo: RETRO

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A new youth club has risen from the remains of a derelict and burned-out scout hut - thanks to the persistence of youngsters and supporters. Members of the Larches Youth Club Association are celebrating the end of their three-year battle to restore the former Catforth Road scout hut and turn it into the Phoenix Youth Club for young people in the area. It was opened by the Mayor of Preston

6. 1995 Preston

A new youth club has risen from the remains of a derelict and burned-out scout hut - thanks to the persistence of youngsters and supporters. Members of the Larches Youth Club Association are celebrating the end of their three-year battle to restore the former Catforth Road scout hut and turn it into the Phoenix Youth Club for young people in the area. It was opened by the Mayor of Preston Photo: RETRO

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David Rigby featured in the Guardian in around 1995 following complaints of speeding in Leyland.

7. 1995 Preston

David Rigby featured in the Guardian in around 1995 following complaints of speeding in Leyland. Photo: RETRO

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Preston College: College lecturers on strike in 1995

8. 1995 Preston

Preston College: College lecturers on strike in 1995 Photo: RETRO

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