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👗 A glorious celebration of Horrockses has arrived in Gallery One.
🌻 Wander through a garden of Horrockses floral fashion, explore the stories of the women that wore these iconic frocks, and discover garments from early collections.
📌 Until 31 January, Gallery One.
🎨 Get creative every month with our drop-in Community Art Sessions.
📍 Our next event will take place on Monday, 26 October from 10.30am - 1.30pm in The Studio.
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Black History Month: Celebrating Its Centenary Year.
Everyone is welcome at this free, drop-in, event to celebrate 100 years of Black History Month created by eufropreston and Preston Black History Group.
🗓️ 1 November at 12pm - 3.30pm
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🪔 Join us and local artist and craft specialist Shreya from Arteecraft for a Diya decorating workshop for Diwali where you’ll take home your own traditional terracotta Diya.
📅 Saturday, 7 November at 1.30pm, 2pm, 2.30pm & 3pm.
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The programme at @HarrisPreston includes workshops, shows and activities for half-term, with many of them free to attend
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🏛️ Looking for something different to do after work? Visit The Harris on Thursdays, when we're open until 9pm.
🎨 Wander through our galleries at your own pace and experience our collections in the unique atmosphere of an evening visit.
📷 Michael Porter
🍰 As the days get colder why not visit The Harris Café, the perfect spot to warm up and meet your friends and relax with a hot drink.
🍴 We’re open seven days a week, giving you plenty of opportunities to stop by for a bite to eat after exploring our exhibitions.
💭 What’s on at The Harris this week?
🏛️ Discover workshops, talks and more, all taking place at Preston’s cultural hub.
🔗 Visit our website to see all the latest Harris events and activities on offer: ow.ly/FrJh50Zi7rh
🛍️ The Harris Shop is full of unique gifts, locally made treasures, and art-inspired finds, all carefully chosen to reflect the beauty of The Harris.
🤝 Can't make it to our shop? No problem!
🔗 Visit our online shop and discover your next gift: bit.ly/47uaxfF
🌹 Are you looking to tie the knot in a gorgeous, unique and cultural setting?
👰 The Harris Reading Room may be the perfect spot for you and your partner.
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🍂 Visit The Harris this autumn and make a day of it. Relax with a book in our library, browse our historic collections, explore our exhibitions, and discover something special in The Harris Shop.
👻 Join storyteller John Meredith, if you dare, as he tells spooky stories suitable for all the family about Lancashire witches, ghosts and ghouls and things that go bump in the night!
📅 Thursday, 29 October at 2pm & 3pm
🎟️ £5 | bit.ly/4yUMylu
🌙 Dare to discover Lancashire’s darker side?
👻 Join Dr Anna Fielding for a fascinating journey through Lancashire’s eerie past, exploring the folklore that has haunted the county for centuries.
📅 29 October at 6pm | 16+
🎟️ £10 | bit.ly/4ikJFEs
👗 After exploring Horrockses Fashions: Everyday Glamour & the Art of British Ready-to-Wear, why not take home a stylish reminder of your visit from our exhibition pop-up shop?
📍A unique chance to see old Preston films from the @BFI Archive.
🎬 The BFI National Archive is bringing a selection of films from Mitchell & Kenyon’s Edwardian Britain to The Reading Room from Friday, 23 October to Thursday, 5 November.
👗 Have you visited our major exhibition, Horrockses Fashions: Everyday Glamour & the Art of British Ready-to-Wear?
📣 Yesterday, we hosted an in conversation event with The Harris’ Decorative Art Curator, Scott Schiavone, and Fashion and Textile Historian, Amber Butchart.
📣 The Harris Open returns for 2027.
🖼️ Following a spectacular edition of the open submission exhibition earlier this year, the popular showcase returns to Gallery One from 27 February to 3 May.
📲 Full details of how to get involved will be released in January.
💄 Join professional make-up artist Samira Rankin for a fun, free, drop-in session exploring the beauty trends that defined the decade – from statement lips to iconic hairstyles.
🗓️ 17 October at 11am - 2.30pm.
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📣 Great news!
🙌 Since reopening, it has been fantastic to see so many visitors enjoying our library.
📚 A whopping total of 90,491 books have been issued and we’ve welcomed 3389 new library memberships.
📍 Step into our library and find your next great read today.
💭 What’s on at The Harris this week?
🏛️ Discover workshops, talks and more, all taking place at Preston’s cultural hub.
🔗 Visit our website to see all the latest Harris events and activities on offer: ow.ly/FrJh50Zi7rh
🍂 Get ready for an exciting week of family friendly activities this October half-term.
🤖 From robot workshops and fibre discovery to arts and crafts and live performances, there is something for everyone.
🔗 Find out more at theharris.org.uk/whats-on.





























