22 pictures of celebrations in Preston for the Queen's Golden Jubilee in 2002

We've dug into the archives to bring you pictures of parties held on the streets and in schools to celebrate the Queen's Golden Jubilee

On February 6 Her Majesty The Queen will become the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years of service to the people of the United Kingdom, the Realms and the Commonwealth. To celebrate this unprecedented anniversary, events and initiatives will take place throughout the year. READ MORE: The changing face of Preston in the 90s. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Preston in the 80s

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