Guides, brownies, cubs and scouts joined forces at Warton, near Preston, for an annual fund-raising event. Children from the 1st Warton St Oswald's brownies, guides and scout group staffed stalls at their Christmas Fair at Warton Church Hall. More than £200 was raised and will be split between the four groups. Pictured: Scout Peter Harrison, guide Mary Hellewell, cub Mark Shuttleworth and brownie Jennifer Beckplaceholder image
Guides, brownies, cubs and scouts joined forces at Warton, near Preston, for an annual fund-raising event. Children from the 1st Warton St Oswald's brownies, guides and scout group staffed stalls at their Christmas Fair at Warton Church Hall. More than £200 was raised and will be split between the four groups. Pictured: Scout Peter Harrison, guide Mary Hellewell, cub Mark Shuttleworth and brownie Jennifer Beck

33 nostalgic pictures that throwback to one year in the 1990s in Preston

Claire Lark
By Claire Lark

Digital Journalist

Published 17th Mar 2026, 16:00 GMT

In 1992, Preston was a vibrant hub of activity, where community, sport, and culture thrived together.

These fantastic photos capture life during one year in our city.

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Blackpool vs Preston October 1992 Tony Ellis on the deck The game finished with a 3-2 win to PNE

5. Preston 1992

Blackpool vs Preston October 1992 Tony Ellis on the deck The game finished with a 3-2 win to PNE Photo: RETRO

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There were more than 90 stars to follow as a primary school put on its nativity play. Weeks of rehearsals came to an end when all 92 pupils of wrea Green County Primary, Wrea Green, near Preston, acted out the Nativity to a packed St Nicholas Church

6. Preston 1992

There were more than 90 stars to follow as a primary school put on its nativity play. Weeks of rehearsals came to an end when all 92 pupils of wrea Green County Primary, Wrea Green, near Preston, acted out the Nativity to a packed St Nicholas Church Photo: RETRO

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These havoc-making hens were part of an advertising gimmick to boost trade at Dixie Fried Chicken takeaway restaurant in Preston. Stunned shoppers were stopped in their tracks as the pair provided the wackiest sight of the Easter holiday.

7. Preston 1992

These havoc-making hens were part of an advertising gimmick to boost trade at Dixie Fried Chicken takeaway restaurant in Preston. Stunned shoppers were stopped in their tracks as the pair provided the wackiest sight of the Easter holiday. Photo: RETRO

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John Beck has been named as the new Preston North End manager in December 1992

8. Preston 1992

John Beck has been named as the new Preston North End manager in December 1992 Photo: RETRO

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