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.

33. Preston in 1992
Penwortham Gala Queen Naomi Cubberley, 17, and Princess Joanne Isles, 11, with their attendants (from left) Rebecca Tate, nine, Laura Roe, nine, and Clare Glover, 12. They were crowned at a special disco Photo: Archive

34. Preston in 1992
Robert Atkins MP (left) looks on as South Ribble's Mayor Coun Jim Breakell unveils the plaque to kick off a new sporting era in the borough with the official opening of its multi-use plastic pitch in the grounds of Penwortham Priory School and Penwortham Leisure Centre in Crow Hills Road Photo: Archive



