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.
5. Life in Preston in 1999
These sure footed youngsters certainly know their way around and they have medals to prove it. For pupils from St Pius X Preparatory School in Fulwood picked up a bevy of awards at the Preston Primary School's orienteering festival. Pictured: Felicity Thompson and James Mercer, overall winners, with other members of the St Pius X team. From left, Michael Wilson, Munisa Patel, Elizabeth Poskett and Neeraj Mathad Photo: RETRO
6. Life in Preston in 1999
A group taking part in a spinning class in Fulwood, Preston Photo: RETRO
7. Life in Preston in 1999
Mums took a trip back in time to re-live their youth and help celebrate a Brownie pack's 30th birthday. The mothers of the 30 girls in the 7th Penwortham Brownies became honorary members of the pack for a day and enjoyed fun and games at a party at Whitefield CP School in Penwortham, near Preston Photo: RETRO
8. Life in Preston in 1999
Retiring firefighter Glen Swales got a great send off and is pictured here with his colleagues at Preston Fire Station Photo: John Hughes