In 1992 Preston was a Guild year – that once every 20 years event that celebrates everything the city is proud of. But that wasn’t the only thing going on, as can be seen in these pictures.

5. Preston in 1992
The Torchlight Procession goes through the town centre during the Preston Guild Photo: Archive

6. Preston in 1992
These folk are gathered for a prize giving at Preston Market Hall. But what was it for? Photo: Archive

7. Preston in 1992
Dancers take part in the Torchlight Procession which wound its way through the town centre during Preston Guild Photo: Archive

8. Preston in 1992
The street-cleaners who followed every procession were favourites of the crowds during the 1992 Preston Guild and were singled out for special mention by the Guild Mayor Photo: Archive


