Chapel Street in Chorley in 1993 - Allen’s the butchers and Greggs are in the street.placeholder image
Chapel Street in Chorley in 1993 - Allen’s the butchers and Greggs are in the street.

35 memorable pictures of Chorley in the1990s - people, places and events including royal visits

By The Newsroom
Published 11th Feb 2026, 16:00 GMT

These fascinating pictures from a very nostalgic time round up life in Chorley

We are talking the 1990s - take a look.

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Children at Bretherton CE Primary School near Chorley spent a weekend making a wildlife area with the help from conservation experts. They dug a pond in the corner of the school field.

9. Chorley 1993 & 1994

Children at Bretherton CE Primary School near Chorley spent a weekend making a wildlife area with the help from conservation experts. They dug a pond in the corner of the school field. Photo: RETRO

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Ice skating with a difference proved a massive hit with youngsters and parents at St Mary's Church of England Primary School in Eccleston, near Chorley. More than 240 people got their skates on to have go on the huge synthetic skating rink. Picture shows Bob Flewitt with his daughters Claire and Kirsty at the skating session

10. Chorley 1993 & 1994

Ice skating with a difference proved a massive hit with youngsters and parents at St Mary's Church of England Primary School in Eccleston, near Chorley. More than 240 people got their skates on to have go on the huge synthetic skating rink. Picture shows Bob Flewitt with his daughters Claire and Kirsty at the skating session Photo: RETRO

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Princess Diana at Leyland Trucks in 1993

11. Chorley 1993 & 1994

Princess Diana at Leyland Trucks in 1993 Photo: sub

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Three schoolgirls have revealed the secret of being a teenager - to a highly amused audience. The trio from Parklands HIgh School, Chorley, scooped first prize with their tales in the public speaking competition. Pictured are Natalie Clemmitt, left, Kate Rogerson and Rebecca Brownedge with their award

12. Chorley 1993 & 1994

Three schoolgirls have revealed the secret of being a teenager - to a highly amused audience. The trio from Parklands HIgh School, Chorley, scooped first prize with their tales in the public speaking competition. Pictured are Natalie Clemmitt, left, Kate Rogerson and Rebecca Brownedge with their award Photo: RETRO

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