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In case you missed it: Five stories from Preston this week, August 1 to 7

A view of how the cinema development may look A lot has happened in Preston over the last seven days. The home library service has resumed across the city, a £5,000 donation has been made to the NHS, and […]

4 years ago
The Harris reopens museum and galleries after lockdown

The Harris exterior The Harris has reopened its museum and galleries as the second part of its phased reopening. Visitors are now able to book an online ticket to the museum and gallery […]

4 years ago
Harris secures relief funding for expansion to current collection

Shawanda Corbett Installation The Harris has announced it has received funding from the Contemporary Art Society to add a ceramic pairing and work on paper by Shawanda Corbett to its collection. Corbett was […]

4 years ago
Friends of the Harris charity receives £1,000 funding boost for museum redevelopment

Library users at The Harris. Pic: The Harris Preston 2020. Preston charity Friends of the Harris has been award £1,000 to support the museum, art gallery and library’s redevelopment project, #HarrisYourPlace. The money was awarded as part of a competition […]

4 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement How the inside of the Harris Museum may look after major revamp

The Harris children's space visual The Harris is asking for public feedback on its latest plans as it prepares to become the UK’s first blended museum, art gallery and library. Following last year’s announcement of […]

4 years ago
Next phase of Re-imagining the Harris underway as project team announced

The front of the Harris lit up by the Transfomers for Love Notes To Preston The Harris has announced its partner team for the Re-Imagining the Harris project. The project’s ambition is to make the Harris a focal point for creativity, making, information and learning […]

4 years ago
Share your experience of social distancing and become part of Preston’s history

Social distancing Pic: Tumisu from Pixabay A new project by The Harris is aiming to record Prestonians’ thoughts on what life is like during the coronavirus pandemic. The Harris is collecting video submissions of people talking […]

4 years ago
The Harris to close in response to coronavirus advice

The Harris Pic: Tony Worrall The Harris will temporarily close its doors due to the coronavirus pandemic. The closure will take effect from Friday 20 March, however artwork can still be viewed online via virtual […]

4 years ago
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