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Festive Fun at The Harris This Winter!

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Events

Art and Wellbeing Project

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Harris KidsWhat's On

Toddler Sessions at Ingol and Ribbleton Libraries

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What Does a Brew Mean to You?

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Harris Your Place

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Visit the Harris Library in the Guild Hall

The Harris Library has temporarily moved to its new ‘Home from Home’ in the Guild Hall.

Book recommendations and reviews, computer classes, Baby Bounce and Rhyme for parents and children, Lego sessions plus much much more…

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Kingfisher Couture Acquisition

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Preston Street Songs: Victorian Harkness Ballads Performance

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The Harris Libraries Project: Phase One, HMP Preston 

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Three Yellow Dresses: The Muse, The Artist and The Alter Ego

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Artist Q&A Series

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Q&A with Christine Cherry

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Q&A with Gavin Renshaw

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Q&A with Shawn Sharpe

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Artwork by Hannah Sabapathy, Taxonomies Collection, Screenprint, Lacquer, Gold Leaf, Aluminium Leaf, Laser-etched Laminate on Birchwood, 2011. Image by James Champion.

20/20 Project

20/20 is an ambitious 3-year programme announced by UAL Decolonising Arts Institute.

The project will support 20 emerging ethnically diverse artists of colour to take up residencies with 20 public art collections across the country, leading to 20 new permanent acquisitions.

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A selection of enamel artwork created by Hannah Sabapathy.
Artwork created by Hannah Sabapathy.

At the end of their residency, Hannah Sabapathy will produce a commissioned artwork that will become a permanent piece in the Harris collection.

A selection of enamel artwork created by Hannah Sabapathy.

Our Impact

Our Impact

The Harris’ Community Empowerment Guidelines

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Our ImpactOur Story

Equality and Diversity

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Conservation and Research

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“The links of the chain are of equal strength”

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Revisiting Preston’s Rich Textiles History

In collaboration with The Courtauld, a brand new hand-painted mural from local artist Gavin Renshaw decorates the front of the Harris Building during the Harris Your Place transformation.

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Artist Gavin Renshaw painting “The Links of the Chain Are of Equal Strength”

‘The Mental Riches You May Here Acquire Abide With You Always’

These meaningful words decorate the four sides of the exterior of the building, an insight into the enlightened vision of the Victorian founders.

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The Harris Collections

View our exciting collections, many of the works of art and historical objects are of regional, national or even international significance.

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Visit the Harris Shop in the Guild Hall

The Harris Gift Shop has temporarily moved to its new ‘Home from Home’ in the Guild Hall.

Browse our range of beautiful gifts exclusive to The Harris Shop, your go-to place for unique handcrafted gifts from local artists.

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Preston & The Harris 2024 Calendar

Start the year 2024 on the right note by bringing the scenic landscapes of Preston and The Harris into your…

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Wallace Metal Water Bottle

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Wallace Metal Flask

Stay hydrated as you sip from a lovely Wallace water bottle. It has a metal design with a screw-top lid…

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Pauline A4 Print (unmounted)

Introducing the Pauline A4 Print - a stunning piece of art that will add a touch of elegance to any…

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Preston Bus Station Mug

If you love the Preston Bus Station, then our Preston Bus Station Mug is the perfect one for you! This…

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Aerial View of the Harris

Come fly over the Harris with us and see a whole new view of the Grade I Listed Building.

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