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

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The Hutton Grammar School swimming team who represented England at the World Schools Swimming Cup in Pilsen in the Czech Republic, from left, Daniel McKay, 15, Sean Rushton, 15, Philip Isherwood, 15 (captain), Ian Aguilar, 16, and Andrew Addison, 15. Team member Karl Addison was missing for the photo call

13. Preston in 2003

The Hutton Grammar School swimming team who represented England at the World Schools Swimming Cup in Pilsen in the Czech Republic, from left, Daniel McKay, 15, Sean Rushton, 15, Philip Isherwood, 15 (captain), Ian Aguilar, 16, and Andrew Addison, 15. Team member Karl Addison was missing for the photo call Photo: Ian Robinson

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All the officials and year 11 pupils from Lancashire who took part in the 'Army Way Of Life' scheme at Fulwood Barracks

14. Preston in 2003

All the officials and year 11 pupils from Lancashire who took part in the 'Army Way Of Life' scheme at Fulwood Barracks Photo: David Hurst

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Penwortham Primary School pupils, from left, Anthony Miller, five, Sophie Yates, 10, and Simon Dunstan, eight, with water bottles they are allowed to use in class

15. Preston in 2003

Penwortham Primary School pupils, from left, Anthony Miller, five, Sophie Yates, 10, and Simon Dunstan, eight, with water bottles they are allowed to use in class Photo: Ian Robinson

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Simon Brown, right, from Kirkham ABC, fighting Preston's Gary Singleton from Elite ABC, at Greenlands Labour Club, Preston, in the East Lancashire and Cheshire boxing championships

16. Preston in 2003

Simon Brown, right, from Kirkham ABC, fighting Preston's Gary Singleton from Elite ABC, at Greenlands Labour Club, Preston, in the East Lancashire and Cheshire boxing championships Photo: John Hughes

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