Preston Bus Station nostalgia needed for new exhibition

Preston Bus Station’s history is being explored in a new exhibition.

The Harris Museum and Art Gallery is due to mark 50 years of one of the city’s most iconic buildings.

Grade-II listed in 2013 the Bus Station has often divided opinion amongst the city over whether it is architecturally beautiful or not.

The Harris is asking for memories of the Bus Station to help form its exhibition, Brutiful, in nod to the building’s unique style.

Curator James Arnold said: “Did you hang out and meet with friends at the Bus Station?

“Perhaps you bought your clothes from Look-In boutique, have photographs, kept souvenirs or a diary?

“Did you work in the bus station or for a bus company? Do you still have your uniform, a lucky mascot or bus station mascot?

“Were you involved in the campaign to save the building or have you worked on its restoration?”

The Harris is holding three hand-in dates for items.

Saturday 20 July from 12noon to 4pm, Wednesday 24 July from 5pm to 7.30pm and Friday 26 July from 12noon to 4pm.

Anyone with questions or wanting further information can contact James Arnold on 01772905406 or email j.arnold@preston.gov.uk