Book-lovers unite: 14 retro pics of Preston libraries in pre BookTok days, including the grand Harris Library
By Jack Marshall
Published 2nd Jun 2023, 04:55 BST
Updated 19th Jan 2024, 12:50 BST
As the saying goes, knowledge is power.
What’s more, Preston has had some truly fantastic places at which to accrue knowledge over the years, from the iconic Harris Library to countless other regional branches and educational establishments. So, just as you would with a good book, sit back and take a look at a new historic pictures of Prestonian libraries from over the decades...
Victorian childhood came alive for Preston children as they played games and dressed up in clothes their great great great grandmothers might have worn as children. They were on a special summer course run by the Harris Museum and Art Gallery to show children what life was like Photo: RETRO
Hundreds of schoolchildren from all over Lancashire took part in a programme of carol singing at civic buildings and churches throughout the town. Some of the children are pictured above, singing at the Harris Museum and Art Gallery Photo: RETRO
Museum staff gave holiday youngsters a real dressing down in a make-believe exhibition. But the half-term photo-show at Preston's Harris Museum was all in good fun as the children donned costumes brought in by staff for the activities week. The dress-up and play around was organised by education officer Catherine Hall to bring a photo to life Photo: RETRO