Not only was it the last year of the decade, it was the final one of a whole Millennium. These pictures throw back to 1999 to show exactly what life was like in our city.
1. Life in Preston in 1999
Performers from the local amateur dramatic groups who have recently won awards. (From left) Christine Johnstone, Jane Tudor and Melvyn Carter from Preston Drama Club, Kath Longworth and Jane Rawkins representing the Grimsargh Players, Don Stephenson, and David Colley from the Broughton Players Photo: Lindsey North
2. Life in Preston in 1999
Penwortham Girls High School Dungeons and Dragons team, back row from left Sumaya Dancey, Kim Thorpe, Sarah Walker, Sarah Richardson, front row from left, Sarah Flaherty, Kate Sullivan and Emma Dancey who will compete in the national finals of the Advanced Dungeons and Dragons competition Photo: RETRO
3. Life in Preston in 1999
Singing in the rain was performed by Brookfield County Primary School during Preston Schools Music Festival Photo: IAN ROBINSON
4. Life in Preston in 1999
Nicole Annereau and Daniel Matthews with fellow Beavers from the 15 colonies of Preston and District Beaver Scouts who made up boxes for the Kosovo refugees Photo: RETRO