43 glittering retro pics of high school proms in Preston when teenagers celebrated the end of an era

Emblematic of the end of the school year, prom is all about getting dressed up, spending an evening with friends, and celebrating the onset of summer. And - as demonstrated by one reader saying: “I loved my prom!” - what could be better than all those things?

So here we take a look at some of our best archive pictures of Preston proms from the early 2010s...

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9. Preston retro proms from down the years

The boys show some style at the Corpus Christi Catholic Sports College Prom at Barton Grange Photo: Kevin McGuinness

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10. Preston retro proms from down the years

Bob Varey and Ria Corless arrive at the Corpus Christi Catholic Sports College Prom at Barton Grange Photo: Kevin McGuinness

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11. Preston retro proms from down the years

Our Lady's Catholic High School Prom, Fulwood Photo: National World

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12. Preston retro proms from down the years

From left, Charlie Saunders, Leigh Martin and Jodie Latham at the Corpus Christi Catholic Sports College Prom at Barton Grange Photo: Kevin McGuinness

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43 glittering retro pics of high school proms in Preston when teenagers celebrated the end of an era

Emblematic of the end of the school year, prom is all about getting dressed up, spending an evening with friends, and celebrating the onset of summer. And - as demonstrated by one reader saying: “I loved my prom!” - what could be better than all those things?

9. Preston retro proms from down the years

10. Preston retro proms from down the years

11. Preston retro proms from down the years

12. Preston retro proms from down the years

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