The year 1999 was an exciting one in general, defined by New Labour verve and widespread anticipation in Britain, so here we take a look back at some of the best pictures of life in Preston and Lancashire from that heady era...
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1. Life in Preston in 1999
Nicole Annereau and Daniel Matthews with fellow Beavers from the 15 colonies of Preston and District Beaver Scouts who made up boxes for the Kosovo refugees Photo: RETRO
2. Life in Preston in 1999
These sure footed youngsters certainly know their way around and they have medals to prove it. For pupils from St Pius X Preparatory School in Fulwood picked up a bevy of awards at the Preston Primary School's orienteering festival. Pictured: Felicity Thompson and James Mercer, overall winners, with other members of the St Pius X team. From left, Michael Wilson, Munisa Patel, Elizabeth Poskett and Neeraj Mathad Photo: RETRO
3. Life in Preston in 1999
A group taking part in a spinning class in Fulwood, Preston Photo: RETRO
4. Life in Preston in 1999
Mums took a trip back in time to re-live their youth and help celebrate a Brownie pack's 30th birthday. The mothers of the 30 girls in the 7th Penwortham Brownies became honorary members of the pack for a day and enjoyed fun and games at a party at Whitefield CP School in Penwortham, near Preston Photo: RETRO