Harris Museum

Revisited Preston Lancashire to photograph more architecture this is the Harris Museum from across the Main Square.
Preston lawyer Edmund Robert Harris left £300,000 in his will be used to establish a trust that would provide funds to support the creation of several institutions in Preston including a library, museum and art gallery that would be free to all. In 1879 the first Preston lending library was set up in the Town Hall basement, while a public museum was set up on Cross Street, opening 1st May 1880. The popularity of these made the council decide to make a purpose built building to house the Public Library and Museum. Building work officially started on the museum in 1882 and it officially opened in 1893.
Entry is still free for all to this day.

[Susan]

What a lovely structure and great capture, Peter.

[Tatiana]

Отлично! Свет изумительный!

[Babs]

What a magnificent building and interesting story to go with it too.

Love the street lamp as well, very ornate.

[Peter Grave]

Great shot and story to go with it Peter.There,s not too many free things that you can go to now !!

[Ron]

Your photo has a certain warmth to it. Interesting background info, Peter. Thanks!

[Robyn]

A great range of lines and patterns

[Peter]

@susanalena Thank you for your comments Susan, its very impressive inside as well:)

[Peter]

@simta Спасибо Татьяна, эти декоративные сообщений освещение все вокруг главной площади

[Peter]

@onewing Thank you Babs Mr Harris must have been worth a few bob what would £300,000 be worth in today's money?)

[Peter]

@peterlgrave Thanks Peter, you don't get much for free here either:)

[Peter]

@stray_shooter Thank you for your great comments Ron, its nice to have some background info about the image,especially if its from around the world :)

[Peter]

@flyrobin Thank you so much Robyn, it was hard to maintain the vertical lines from across the square:)

[Poppo Livy]

Great shot Peter. I love the dappled lighting on the building and the lovely clan lines.

[Peter]

@terryliv Thanks Terry for your lovely comments, had to wait ages to get the shot clear of people:)