UCLan graduates outside the Birley Studios

Two Preston venues have been listed in an exclusive arts directory listing the best venues in the North.

Harris Museum and Art Gallery and the Birley Artist Studios in the city centre have both been featured in the Hannah Directory.

The annual publication showcases the best creative projects, individuals and groups in the North of England.

The Harris and Birley join Preston arts group In Certain Places who were listed last year.

Christmas tree outside the Harris Pic: Keith Sergeant

Hannah’s Directory is named after suffragette Hannah Mitchell, who died in 1956, and recognises her spirit of democracy and civic duty.

What do you think of either of the venues? Do they deserve to be listed? Let us know in the comments below