Friends ofthe Harris

We are the fan club for Preston's museum, art gallery and library @harrispreston #HarrisYourPlace

Reg. Charity no.503726

[Friends ofthe Harris @HarrisFriends]

Fab news! #HarrisYourPlace @harrispreston is going ahead with £4.5m from @HeritageFundNOR. Thanks to our members, donors & supporters, and National Lottery Players. We can only do it with you. #Preston #Lancashire #NationalLottery @ace_thenorth @UCLan @LancashireCC @visitpreston

[Hilary Machell @hilarymachell]

Can't wait @HarrisFriends! I'll miss you all.

[Hilary Machell @hilarymachell]

In the meantime, here's one of my favourite @HarrisPreston paintings. It's by Arthur Devis; I'll be like the two chaps in the treehouse looking on, and I wish my fabulous colleagues all the best. 2/2 #HarrisYourPlace #ArtsFundraising #MuseumFriends #TrustsandFoundations #Legacies

[Friends ofthe Harris @HarrisFriends]

@hilarymachell @HarrisPreston Very best of luck @hilarymachell. We hope you'll be back @HarrisPreston again to see us soon!

[The Harris @HarrisPreston]

Join performance artist @HClaytonWright as we complete our quest to find the campest items in the Harris collections.
The 3rd and final episode in this series looks at the History and Fine Art collections and will be released on Friday 7 May.

🎀More info: https://t.co/GyeEScmAlX

[The Harris @HarrisPreston]

We've a new display coming soon called 'Exhibit Gay'. The Harris LGBTQ Group curating this are writing a manifesto about their hopes for the future. If you are from this community, and would like to contribute, take a look: https://t.co/Y2O9jjJL1c Thanks! https://t.co/pmE2qFaJSl

[The Harris @HarrisPreston]

Only a few more tickets left for tomorrow's Horrockses Fashions talk with Dr Chris Boydell. 🦞👗🌼

Book your ticket soon to avoid disappointment: https://t.co/zvXUuIYaks

[The Harris @HarrisPreston]

Members of Preston's African Caribbean community have worked with the Harris on this film of stories.

Have you got a story you would like to share about your memories, community life or cultural traditions that will inspire others?

https://t.co/lZURfxzSQd

[The Harris @HarrisPreston]

We’ve a new exhibition – 'All Together Different: Exploring Ideas for the new Harris' opening on the 17 May.

Here’s a teaser of a film we’ve worked on with members of Preston’s African Caribbean community:

https://t.co/IvCY73u91t​

We’ll share the full film Thursday 22 April.

[The Harris @HarrisPreston]

Our North West Reads series celebrates local work and authors. Our first book is the thrilling Cold Bath Street by @authorajhartley @UCLan
Find out more about this Preston-based thriller with our review 👉https://t.co/SJhN2UjPA5 @LancsLibraries @HarrisFriends #bookbloggers

[Preston City Council @prestoncouncil]

Calling all #Preston artists, musicians and performers. We want you to be part of #PrestonLive - a brand new festival coming to the city in June

We're looking for submissions of dance, drama, music & spoken word to perform at the festival

https://t.co/Roo0ZUNKXD

[The Harris @HarrisPreston]

Do you love #HorrocksesFashions?👗🌸❤️ We can't get enough of their crisp cotton dresses in fabulous fabrics. On Weds 28 April 6pm we're hosting an online lecture with Dr Chris Boydell all about Horrockses fabrics & super fans- book your ticket here https://t.co/zvXUuIYaks

[Friends ofthe Harris @HarrisFriends]

@thenewbrunette Cat not included.

[Friends ofthe Harris @HarrisFriends]

This is going to be great. Book now to avoid disappointment!

[Caroline Alexander @CarolineSalford]

Hello @Amanda_Vickery @LucieWhitmore @Serena_Dyer @rpzquinton @UCLanFashionSoc @Fashion_Curator @drapedinhistory @UCLanHistory @HarrisFriends @blogpreston - very grateful for any RTs for this fab talk on #HorrocksesFashions of #Preston on @HarrisPreston coming up on Zoom. 👗🙏

[Friends ofthe Harris @HarrisFriends]

We're on our way! #HarrisYourPlace

[The Harris @HarrisPreston]

We're back! Our library, café and shop are open 🏛️

The café will be doing a picnic lunch offer which includes a sandwich, a drink, crisps and fruit for £4.50.

So pop in, browse our shop, borrow some books and grab a coffee and free cake on your way out 🍰

[The Harris @HarrisPreston]

The Harris Open public vote closes this Sunday, so don't miss your chance to pick your favourite!🖼️

The final winners will be announced at the end of April, with prizes sponsored by @StoweFamilyLaw

View the Open using the virtual tour on our website 👉 https://t.co/0CReY0otah

[Friends ofthe Harris @HarrisFriends]

We are!

[Visit Preston @visitpreston]

Who's excited for the shops, cafes, bars, salons and gyms in #Preston to reopen on Monday?
Make sure your visit us safely, don't forget your mask, keep your distance and use the sanitising stations available ☺️👍We can't wait to see everyone! Where you heading to first?🛒🛍️💪🍻💇‍♀️

[Friends ofthe Harris @HarrisFriends]

We can't wait! Roll on May when the museum and gallery can open too. #HarrisYourPlace #Preston

[The Harris @HarrisPreston]

We are very excited that our library, café and shop will be reopening on Monday 12th April! Head over to our website for more details coming in the next few days.

Keep an eye out for some special welcome back offers that will be available in the shop and café! ☕️

[Friends ofthe Harris @HarrisFriends]

@Amanda_Vickery @TimJoel9 @CarolineCurator @HarrisPreston @HeritageFundNOR @UCLan @LancashireCC @visitpreston @ace_thenorth It's so lovely to have your support. This is such a great opportunity for @HarrisPreston and for #Preston. Thank you, Amanda. @hilarymachell #HarrisYourPlace

[Visit Preston @visitpreston]

Look what we have spotted near @prestonmarkets 👀👀👀

There are photos appearing all around #Preston city centre for #LancsPhotoFest and we think they're great!

[Janice Tullock @JTullock]

Amazing news from Preston today. @emmajaneparsons and I are doing another happy funding result dance. Together with the team we've put together a fascinating Activity Plan and I can't wait to see how the project emerges. Well done on a decade of work reaching this stage.