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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Six apprentices at British Aerospace in Warton, near Preston, potted the black for charity when they rook part in a 24-hour snooker marathon. They managed to raise £700 in sponsorship and collections and will hand the cash to the NSPCC. The players are pictured, left to right: David Hiles, Colin Whalley, Mark Murray, Mark Jackson, Martin Joyce and Russell Apsinall

17. Preston 1992

Six apprentices at British Aerospace in Warton, near Preston, potted the black for charity when they rook part in a 24-hour snooker marathon. They managed to raise £700 in sponsorship and collections and will hand the cash to the NSPCC. The players are pictured, left to right: David Hiles, Colin Whalley, Mark Murray, Mark Jackson, Martin Joyce and Russell Apsinall Photo: RETRO

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Retro reader Frank Smith sent in this photo from the Preston and district football league, showing the league chairman and a bevy of beauties at the 1992 guild. Notice the old FINA petrol tanker in the background

18. Preston 1992

Retro reader Frank Smith sent in this photo from the Preston and district football league, showing the league chairman and a bevy of beauties at the 1992 guild. Notice the old FINA petrol tanker in the background Photo: David Hurst

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Retro match for November 30th 2011 Blackpool vs Preston October 10th 1992 The game finished with a 3-2 win to PNE

19. Preston 1992

Retro match for November 30th 2011 Blackpool vs Preston October 10th 1992 The game finished with a 3-2 win to PNE Photo: RETRO

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The athletic and not-so athletic were all in step for a sun-splashed fun run in Little Hoole, near Preston. Youngsters and adults alike joined in the spirit of the run with costumes and plenty of smiles all round to raise funds for Little Hoole County Primary School in Dobb Lane.

20. Preston 1992

The athletic and not-so athletic were all in step for a sun-splashed fun run in Little Hoole, near Preston. Youngsters and adults alike joined in the spirit of the run with costumes and plenty of smiles all round to raise funds for Little Hoole County Primary School in Dobb Lane. Photo: RETRO

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