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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Lucy Lomax, three, and George Hothersall, four, at Walmer Bridge Day Nursery

33. Preston in 2003

Lucy Lomax, three, and George Hothersall, four, at Walmer Bridge Day Nursery Photo: Neil Cross

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From left, Jack Dawson, eight, Rebecca Cochrane, nine, Jessica Cochcrane, 11, and Bethany Jane Barnesm, seven, helping to decorate the United Reformed Church in Leyland for Christmas

34. Preston in 2003

From left, Jack Dawson, eight, Rebecca Cochrane, nine, Jessica Cochcrane, 11, and Bethany Jane Barnesm, seven, helping to decorate the United Reformed Church in Leyland for Christmas Photo: John Hughes

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Year 2 pupils during the 75th anniversary celebrations of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School in Ribbleton, Preston

35. Preston in 2003

Year 2 pupils during the 75th anniversary celebrations of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School in Ribbleton, Preston Photo: Ian Robinson

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Samantha Unsworth, 12, and William Cook, 12, during the Walton-le-Dale Youth Centre fun day

36. Preston in 2003

Samantha Unsworth, 12, and William Cook, 12, during the Walton-le-Dale Youth Centre fun day Photo: Ian Robinson

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