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.
17. Life in Preston in 1999
Preston North End V Notts County: Preston's Jon Macken scores his second, November 1999. PNE won the match 2-0 Photo: Iain Lynn
18. Life in Preston in 1999
Fulwood and Cadley Primary School took part in the Preston Schools Music Festival Photo: IAN ROBINSON
19. Life in Preston in 1999
Sophie Jackson, 17, Matt Bispham, 16, Steve Pearce, Laura Worden, 18, Naomi Smith, Gerard Flynn, 18, and Dani Gallagher, 15, prepare for the play 'The Little Shop of Horrors' at the Preston Playhouse. Photo: Martin Cowey
20. Life in Preston in 1999
There were smiles all round when three apprentice builders gave St Peter's CE Primary School in Fulwood, Preston, a welcome facelift by building a new wall at the front of the building. Pictured: Ten-year-old David Callaghan and Emma Newton from St Peter's CE School, with Brian Margerison, Andrew Eastham and Peter Williamson - from Preston College Construction Department Photo: RETRO