Pupils from Hoole St Michael's C of E Primary School, from left, Harry Fearn, seven, Gary Hughes, 10, Emma Rooke, four, Jacqui Foy-Taylor, 10, Sarah Tugman, five, Chris Mee, eight, and Alice Thomas, six, who, with the rest of the school, will be taking part in a nationwide simultaneous sing song for a Guinness World record attemptplaceholder image
Pupils from Hoole St Michael's C of E Primary School, from left, Harry Fearn, seven, Gary Hughes, 10, Emma Rooke, four, Jacqui Foy-Taylor, 10, Sarah Tugman, five, Chris Mee, eight, and Alice Thomas, six, who, with the rest of the school, will be taking part in a nationwide simultaneous sing song for a Guinness World record attempt

38 brilliant photos of Preston people doing what they did best back in 2003

Claire Lark
By Claire Lark

Digital Journalist

Published 10th Mar 2026, 16:00 GMT

We’re going back to 2003 to bring you these archive pictures.

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A group of Preston youngsters have received recognition for the sterling work they have done with Lancashire Social Services over the past year. At a special ceremony at County Hall, the teenagers were presented with awards and certificates from Preston North End manager Craig Brown and midfield star Brian O'Neill

5. Preston in 2003

A group of Preston youngsters have received recognition for the sterling work they have done with Lancashire Social Services over the past year. At a special ceremony at County Hall, the teenagers were presented with awards and certificates from Preston North End manager Craig Brown and midfield star Brian O'Neill Photo: Archive

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The Lancashire Students' Symphony Orchestra visited the Guild Hall in Preston for a special Family Christmas Concert, playing a number of carols and pieces to celebrate Christmas

6. Preston in 2003

The Lancashire Students' Symphony Orchestra visited the Guild Hall in Preston for a special Family Christmas Concert, playing a number of carols and pieces to celebrate Christmas Photo: Archive

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St Francis RC School were prepared just in case it rained on their 'Our Wonderful Weather' float. Pictured are Megan Blair, Louise Peel, Alice Cowell, Peter Mather, Charlotte Gardner and Stephanie Butcher

7. Preston in 2003

St Francis RC School were prepared just in case it rained on their 'Our Wonderful Weather' float. Pictured are Megan Blair, Louise Peel, Alice Cowell, Peter Mather, Charlotte Gardner and Stephanie Butcher Photo: Steve Pendrill

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You need hands... Kelly Brennand, two, of Leyland, at the Lend-a-Hand day at the Civic Centre in Leyland

8. Preston in 2003

You need hands... Kelly Brennand, two, of Leyland, at the Lend-a-Hand day at the Civic Centre in Leyland Photo: Neil Cross

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