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This is going to be a wonderful show later this year, celebrating the mid century Horrockses creations and the myriad prints that defined the brand. I very much hope I can make it to The Harris #harrismuseum this autumn. #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡
April 4, 2026 at 9:06 PM
pepamontero.bsky.social
#cuadrodeldía Verano (Walter Frederick Osborne 1859-1903) #HarrisMuseum Lancashire #art Pintor impresionista y postimpresionista de paisajes y retratos, aunque hoy es más conocido por sus escenas de la clase trabajadora de Dublín, incluyendo mujeres, niños y ancianos #FelizMiércoles
August 6, 2025 at 12:05 PM
me-and-my-charmera.bsky.social
#happynewyear
Out an about with my #kodak Charmera
Around #preston
#classicmono #monochrome #blackandwhite #b&w #photography #urbanphotography #art #photographersofbluesky #streetphotography #picoftheday #artshare #mono #streettog #joy #kodakcharmera #fun #uk #architecture #waterpark #harrismuseum
December 31, 2025 at 11:48 AM
s4r4h-l.bsky.social
#JoinMeOnMyWalk An unforecast surprise..Sun in #Preston this morning 🎉 Took advantage & enjoyed seeing the crocus & daffodils at Moor Park, before a quick visit to #HarrisMuseum Preston then found snowdrops & dozens of scarlet elf cups in Highgate Wood then home before rain! @photohour.bsky.social
The Harris Museum with the Spud Brothers trams in front, snowdrops,daffodils, crocus and blossom all glowing in the sun, scarlet elf cups, Horace the Poulton elk and blue skies seen through the Harris skylight, catkins and big trees soaking up the sun
February 21, 2026 at 5:45 PM
mdstamper.bsky.social
Pauline (Gunn) in the Yellow Dress by Sir James Gunn - Oil on canvas / 1944 - Harris Museum (Preston, England) #womeninart #jamesgunn #art #fineart #HarrisMuseum #oilpainting #artwork #portraitofawoman #portrait #sirjamesgunn #womensart #scottishartist #britishartist #painting #wife #spouse #bskyart
This portrait of Pauline (Miller) Gunn, the artist’s wife, seated with two small white dogs caused a sensation when it was first displayed at the Royal Academy in London. It was voted picture of the year and described as ‘the Mona Lisa of 1944’ by the Daily Mail. The lady smirking at us is clearly a well-off woman, wearing beautiful clothes and makeup at a time when clothing was rationed during WWII. The 1930s dress, now purchased by the Harris Museum, is made from high quality and bright viscose fabric, overprinted with a black geometric design. On it are black velvet bows and buttons which are unfastened. Pauline’s expression is captivating, emphasized by the way she is resting her head on her hand, with her index finger touching the side of her cheek. The small dog in Pauline’s lap seems to be looking up at her face in awe, much like many viewers of the painting do. Equally alluring is the mustard colored dress. The attention to detail displayed in the fine pattern throughout the dress is breathtaking. It must have been a labour of love for James Gunn to capture this aspect so perfectly. This portrait is one of five beautiful paintings Gunn completed of his second wife before she passed away in 1950, after a long illness, at just forty-nine. When the painting first arrived at the Harris Museum in Preston, visitors flocked to see her. They were captivated by her gaze and sometimes outraged by the yellow dress, made with extravagant amounts of fabric during war time rationing. At the time, Gunn was one of Britain’s most popular portrait painters. His seemingly effortless style brought him numerous commissions, including the Royal Family, prime ministers, and leading artistic and literary figures of the day.
January 21, 2025 at 2:11 PM
hac911.bsky.social
Do love a Foucault Pendulum!
#HarrisMuseum #Preston
October 10, 2025 at 11:20 AM
s4r4h-l.bsky.social
#JoinMeOnMyWalk or should I say visit, #HarrisMuseum #Preston is back with a bang! Great visit this morning, happy to see old favourites in place looking sparkly and new, with lots of lovely interactive touches. Super Wallace & Gromit exhibition. @photohour.bsky.social @visitlancashire.bsky.social
The Harris Museum closed in 2020 and has had a £19m upgrade making sure it can stay open for the next 100 years! Great to see Horace the Poulton Elk, Mrs French's perfume and vesta box collection and of course the Wallace & Gromit exhibition. Super restoration of such a beloved building.
October 4, 2025 at 3:31 PM
s4r4h-l.bsky.social
#JoinMeOnMyWalk from last Saturday & a visit to the newly reopened #HarrisMuseum to show my sons how fabulous the work has been Fantastic to look at Mrs French's perfume bottle collection, Nick Park's creations and if course Horace the Poulton Elk @photohour.bsky.social @visitlancashire.bsky.social
Clockwise from top left; Horace the Poulton Elk, Fluffles from Wallace & Gromit, a vesta box, poppies adorning the stairs, Puck from a Midsummer Night's Dream, forget me not perfume bottle and carved vesta box, pansy perfume bottle and Lady Tottington from W&G, green blue and red glass perfume bottles.
November 24, 2025 at 9:26 PM
medmancommunity.bsky.social
docnorth.org.uk #LA1Shorts #HarrisMuseum &
@northernheartfilms.bsky.social present our doc #MedicineManTheStanBrockStory 5th Sept 2pm in a newly renovated #Harris in #Preston Lancs, Stan’s original hometown. Born in Winckley Rd! Q&A to follow with filmmakers. Tix: ow.ly/eAxz50ZtJrO 🎟️ #PR1Docs
September 3, 2026 at 10:38 PM
medmancommunity.bsky.social
docnorth.org.uk #LA1Shorts #HarrisMuseum &
@northernheartfilms.bsky.social
present our doc #MedicineManTheStanBrockStory 5th Sept 2pm in a newly renovated #Harris in #Preston Lancs, Stan’s original hometown. Director Paul Angell joins a Q&A. Hope you can make it! Tix: ow.ly/eAxz50ZtJrO 🎟️ #PR1Docs
August 21, 2026 at 2:16 PM
greenpartypreston.bsky.social
☕ Join us this Sunday for our monthly Green Party coffee meetup.
Whether you're a member, supporter, curious about local issues, or simply fancy a chat, everyone is welcome.

📍 Harris Museum Café, Sunday 5 July @ 11am
No speeches. No pressure. Just conversation and community.
#Preston #HarrisMuseum
July 1, 2026 at 11:30 AM