Guides, brownies, cubs and scouts joined forces at Warton, near Preston, for an annual fund-raising event. Children from the 1st Warton St Oswald's brownies, guides and scout group staffed stalls at their Christmas Fair at Warton Church Hall. More than £200 was raised and will be split between the four groups. Pictured: Scout Peter Harrison, guide Mary Hellewell, cub Mark Shuttleworth and brownie Jennifer Beckplaceholder image
Guides, brownies, cubs and scouts joined forces at Warton, near Preston, for an annual fund-raising event. Children from the 1st Warton St Oswald's brownies, guides and scout group staffed stalls at their Christmas Fair at Warton Church Hall. More than £200 was raised and will be split between the four groups. Pictured: Scout Peter Harrison, guide Mary Hellewell, cub Mark Shuttleworth and brownie Jennifer Beck

Lancashire Retro: 35 brilliant retro photos of nightclubs, schools, football and kids in Preston 1992

Claire Lark
By Claire Lark

Digital Journalist

Published 3rd Jun 2025, 11:41 GMT

In 1992, Preston was a vibrant hub of activity, where community, sport, and culture thrived together.

The town's streets were filled with the energy of the early '90s, with locals enjoying the changing face of Fishergate, bustling markets, and popular high street stores like BHS and Woolworths. The River Ribble played host to a variety of outdoor activities, and parks like Avenham and Miller offered green spaces for families to enjoy.

Preston North End remained a pillar of local pride, with football fans flocking to Deepdale to support their team through ups and downs. The club, still working its way through the lower leagues, had a dedicated fanbase that embodied the town's loyalty and passion for sport.

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Blackpool vs Preston October 10th 1992 Tony Ellis celebrates in front of the PNE fans The game finished with a 3-2 win to PNE

25. Preston 1992

Blackpool vs Preston October 10th 1992 Tony Ellis celebrates in front of the PNE fans The game finished with a 3-2 win to PNE Photo: RETRO

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Preston's dockland helped the town grow into a thriving centre of trade and it became a bustling port once again as scores of ocean-going vessels and river craft plied the water for the Guild Riversway Festival

26. Preston 1992

Preston's dockland helped the town grow into a thriving centre of trade and it became a bustling port once again as scores of ocean-going vessels and river craft plied the water for the Guild Riversway Festival Photo: RETRO

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Blackpool vs Preston October 1992 Mike Flynn goes up for a header The game finished with a 3-2 win to PNE

27. Preston 1992

Blackpool vs Preston October 1992 Mike Flynn goes up for a header The game finished with a 3-2 win to PNE Photo: RETRO

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These youngsters are enjoying a party held to celebrate Preston Guild '92

28. Preston 1992

These youngsters are enjoying a party held to celebrate Preston Guild '92 Photo: RETRO

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