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.

25. Preston in 1992
These youngsters are enjoying a party held to celebrate Preston Guild Photo: Archive

26. Preston in 1992
Party spirit united the people of Preston as families took to the streets to celebrate the Guild in style. Thousands of friends and neighbours poured from their homes for an avalanche of colourful street parties which combined a sense of civic pride with Preston folk's love of a good old knees-up. Pictured here are residents of Brooklands Photo: Archive

27. Preston in 1992
A sea of Preston North End fans during the Blackpool v PNE match. The game finished with a 3-2 win to the Lilywhite Photo: Archive

28. Preston in 1992
A cubs football team from Penwortham, but does anyone know who they are? Photo: Archive


