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.
13. Preston in 1992
Keep your backs straight and your batons aligned... Preston Majorettes hold formation for the camera Photo: Archive
14. Preston in 1992
Ingol County Primary school get into the Guild party mood Photo: Archive
15. Preston in 1992
Two pupils from Ashton High School are to represent the UK at a conference on environmental issues in Portugal. Paul Dodd and Hannah Wilde (centre kneeling) with fellow winners Ruksana Mullary, Louise Lancaster, Paul Gardner, Paula Sutton and Nicola Finch (all pictured), produced a project on the environment and submitted it for the European Schools and Colleges Awards scheme Photo: Archive
16. Preston in 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: Archive