Harris Highlights: Horrocks – The Greatest Name in Cotton
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The Harris Highlights: Horrocks – The Greatest Name in Cotton will be featured on 10 December 2026 at The Harris in Preston. This event offers personal insights into the museum’s collections, shared by volunteers. Attendance is free.
Personal insights into The Harris’ collections – chosen, researched and shared by our wonderful volunteers. Coinciding with The Harris’ new exhibition: Horrockses Fashions: Everyday Glamour & the Art of British Ready-to-Wear , learn about this iconic name in fashion. Join Harris Volunteer Pat Fogg, she’ll be talking you through: The founding of Horrockses and developments over the years. Highlighting the Harris’ special collection of Horrockses dresses and discuss it’s designs. You’ll start the talk in the Discover Preston Gallery on the first floor and finish upstairs in our Horrockses Fashions exhibition. Harris Highlights talks are free to attend every second Thursday of each month and every last Sunday of each month. Location in the building: Meet outside the Discover Preston Gallery.
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Frequently asked questions
Harris Highlights: Horrocks – The Greatest Name in Cotton takes place on Thursday, 10 December 2026 at 12:30.
Harris Highlights: Horrocks – The Greatest Name in Cotton is held at The Harris in Preston (Market Square, Preston PR1 2PP).
Entry to Harris Highlights: Horrocks – The Greatest Name in Cotton is free.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of The Harris can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Harris Highlights: Horrocks – The Greatest Name in Cotton can be booked via theharris.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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The Harris Highlights: Horrocks – The Greatest Name in Cotton will be featured on 10 December 2026 at The Harris in Preston. This event offers personal insights into the museum’s collections, shared by volunteers. Attendance is free.
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Personal insights into The Harris’ collections – chosen, researched and shared by our wonderful volunteers. Coinciding with The Harris’ new exhibition: Horrockses Fashions: Everyday Glamour & the Art of British Ready-to-Wear , learn about this iconic name in fashion. Join Harris Volunteer Pat Fogg, she’ll be talking you through: The founding of Horrockses and developments over the years. Highlighting the Harris’ special collection of Horrockses dresses and discuss it’s designs. You’ll start the talk in the Discover Preston Gallery on the first floor and finish upstairs in our Horrockses Fashions exhibition. Harris Highlights talks are free to attend every second Thursday of each month and every last Sunday of each month. Location in the building: Meet outside the Discover Preston Gallery.
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Market Square, Preston PR1 2PP
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is Harris Highlights: Horrocks – The Greatest Name in Cotton?
Harris Highlights: Horrocks – The Greatest Name in Cotton takes place on Thursday, 10 December 2026 at 12:30.
Where is Harris Highlights: Horrocks – The Greatest Name in Cotton taking place?
Harris Highlights: Horrocks – The Greatest Name in Cotton is held at The Harris in Preston (Market Square, Preston PR1 2PP).
How much are tickets for Harris Highlights: Horrocks – The Greatest Name in Cotton?
Entry to Harris Highlights: Horrocks – The Greatest Name in Cotton is free.
Is there anywhere to stay near Harris Highlights: Horrocks – The Greatest Name in Cotton?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of The Harris can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Harris Highlights: Horrocks – The Greatest Name in Cotton?
Tickets for Harris Highlights: Horrocks – The Greatest Name in Cotton can be booked via theharris.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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