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The Harris celebrates 130th anniversary

The Harris community celebrating 130 Years The Harris has celebrated its 130th anniversary. The iconic cultural institution turned 130-years-old on 26 October. Back in 1893, the doors were opened by Lord Derby and eager visitors were welcomed […]

1 year ago
£20.9m Towns Fund boost for Preston city centre projects including a Youth Zone

Harris Quarter visual Preston has been awarded £20.9m from the government’s Towns Fund for a series of city centre regeneration projects, including a previously-scrapped Youth Zone. The funding, announced as part of the Chancellor’s […]

4 years ago
Preston celebrities back Harris fundraising campaign

Eric Knowles and Lubaina Himid inside the Harris Pic: The Harris Preston charity Friends of the Harris has won the backing of two local celebrities in its campaign to raise £25,000 towards the #HarrisYourPlace plans. Turner Prize winner Professor Lubaina Himid and TV personality Eric […]

4 years ago
£10.2m plans to transform the Harris get green light

New images released of proposed plans for The Harris. Proposed internal and external changes to the Harris worth £10.2m have been approved by Preston City Council’s Planning Committee. The #HarrisYourPlace project addresses safety, accessibility and structural issues at the Grade […]

4 years ago
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