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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When Scout leader Barry Gibson spent some time recovering from a back injury in Royal Preston Hospital he decided to do something to repay the staff. With help from his scouting colleague he managed to raise £800 for the orthopaedic ward at RPH. Pictured above is consultant James Faux (left), receiving one of the syringe drivers bought with the money, from Mr Gibson

21. Preston 1992

When Scout leader Barry Gibson spent some time recovering from a back injury in Royal Preston Hospital he decided to do something to repay the staff. With help from his scouting colleague he managed to raise £800 for the orthopaedic ward at RPH. Pictured above is consultant James Faux (left), receiving one of the syringe drivers bought with the money, from Mr Gibson Photo: RETRO

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Blackpool vs Preston October 1992 David Eyres tussles with a PNE player for the ball The game finished with a 3-2 win to PNE

22. Preston 1992

Blackpool vs Preston October 1992 David Eyres tussles with a PNE player for the ball The game finished with a 3-2 win to PNE Photo: RETRO

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Preston golfers took a swing back in time to celebrate their club's centenary. Members of Preston Golf Club put on Edwardian-style gear to bring a touch of imperial splendour to the fairways. The special 14-round game was followed by a pitch and putt competition.

23. Preston 1992

Preston golfers took a swing back in time to celebrate their club's centenary. Members of Preston Golf Club put on Edwardian-style gear to bring a touch of imperial splendour to the fairways. The special 14-round game was followed by a pitch and putt competition. Photo: RETRO

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Preston & District Football committee at the 1992 Guild Dinner Frank Smith, Jack Birkenhead, Bill Shakespeare, Fred Southern, Albert Brindle, Roy Rich, Alan Stanley

24. Preston 1992

Preston & District Football committee at the 1992 Guild Dinner Frank Smith, Jack Birkenhead, Bill Shakespeare, Fred Southern, Albert Brindle, Roy Rich, Alan Stanley Photo: Frank Smith

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