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Harris Institute set to see repair work begin in Spring 2025

The Harris Institute in Avenham Lane Pic: Blog Preston A building described as one of Preston’s ‘crown jewels’ is set to be brought back to life with some repair work beginning in Spring next year. The Harris Institute is […]

3 months ago
The ‘at risk’ Harris Institute is set for a new future – but funding questions remain

The Harris Institute was one of UCLan's original buildings Pic: Tony Worrall An ‘at risk’ building close to Avenham and Miller Park is set to be brought back into life. Proposals for the Harris Institute which dates back to 1849 were approved […]

3 months ago
Harris Institute’s future as gallery, café and conference venue moves closer

Harris Institute plans by Studio John Bridge New life being breathed into the currently empty Harris Institute in Avenham look set to move forward. Preston City Council’s planning committee is expected to green light plans to convert […]

4 months ago
Harris Institute suffering increased fly-tipping and vandalism

Rubbish is increasingly being left strewn around the grade-II listed building Pic: National World/BBC LDRS Concerns have been raised over the security of one of Preston’s most significant historical buildings after it was struck by vandals and fly-tippers. The Harris Institute, on Avenham Lane, has […]

5 months ago
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In-depth plans for new art gallery and conference centre at Harris Institute

Harris Institute plans by Studio John Bridge Plans have been unveiled to revive one of Preston’s architectural gems by turning it into a new art gallery and conference centre. The blueprint for the Harris Institute, on Avenham […]

9 months ago
Harris Institute redevelopment plans are unveiled

Looking along the side of the revamped Harris Institute Pic: Studio John Bridge Proposals to give a grade-II listed building in Preston city centre a new lease of life after a decade stood empty have been revealed. The Harris Institute, in Avenham Lane, […]

9 months ago
Harris Institute owners move to squash ‘for sale’ rumours

The Harris Institute today Pic: Preston Digital Archive A grade-II listed building in Preston city centre was the subject of speculation about its future in the last 24-hours. The Harris Institute, in Avenham Lane, is currently standing empty […]

1 year ago
Future of The Harris Institute in Avenham to be consulted on

Proposals drawn up by Studio John Bridge are to be showcased within the building itself during November 8.

1 year ago
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