32-516: [REDACTED] Look up Harris or harris in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Harris may refer to: Places [ edit ] Canada [ edit ] Harris, Ontario Northland Pyrite Mine (also known as Harris Mine) Harris, Saskatchewan Rural Municipality of Harris No. 316 , Saskatchewan Scotland [ edit ] Harris, Outer Hebrides (sometimes called
64-630: A defunct American department store chain Harris Corporation , an American defense contractor Harris Farm Markets , an Australian grocery chain Harris Interactive , an American market research company Harris Performance Products , an English motorcycle racing manufacturer Harris Publications , an American comic and magazine publishing company Harris Ranch , an American beef producer Education [ edit ] United Kingdom [ edit ] Harris Academy ,
96-500: A defunct American department store chain Harris Corporation , an American defense contractor Harris Farm Markets , an Australian grocery chain Harris Interactive , an American market research company Harris Performance Products , an English motorcycle racing manufacturer Harris Publications , an American comic and magazine publishing company Harris Ranch , an American beef producer Education [ edit ] United Kingdom [ edit ] Harris Academy ,
128-502: A grand museum and library for its inhabitants. From 1850, local people held fund-raising events; and in 1877 Edmund Robert Harris , a Preston lawyer, left in his will £300,000 to establish a trust and support a public library , museum and art gallery with Preston Corporation. 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 1 May 1880. Success led
160-869: A permanent history gallery called Discover Preston which covers Preston's history but also includes a Discovery Room featuring the wider collections. Highlights of the Discovery Room include a display of the complete skeleton discovered in 1970, of the 13,500-year-old Poulton Elk , a skeleton of an Ice Age elk with two embedded man-made barbed points, the earliest relic of human occupation of Lancashire. The fine art collection includes over 800 oil paintings featuring work by Richard Ansdell , George Frederick Watts , Lawrence Alma-Tadema , Stanley Spencer , Lucian Freud , Ivon Hitchens and Graham Sutherland as well as local artists Anthony Devis and Reginald Aspinwall . The decorative art collection includes collections of British ceramics and glass, and are displayed in
192-618: A raised portico overlooking the Flag Market. The building's interior is dominated by a central hall rising over 120 feet from the ground floor to the ceiling of the lantern tower. As well as the ground floor, there are three upper floors with balconies opening up onto the central hall, and collection halls and exhibition spaces on each floor. The interior design features classical influences from Ancient Greece , Assyria and Egypt , including columns and mosaic floors , and copies of Classical and Renaissance sculpture representing
224-1118: A secondary school in Dundee, Scotland Harris Church of England Academy , a secondary school in Rugby, England Harris Federation , a federation of secondary school academies in South London, England. Consisting of the following schools: Harris Academy Bermondsey Harris Academy Chafford Hundred Harris City Academy Crystal Palace , the flagship academy of the Federation Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich Harris Academy Falconwood Harris Academy Merton Harris Academy Peckham Harris Academy Purley Harris Academy South Norwood United States [ edit ] Harris–Stowe State University , Missouri Other uses [ edit ] Harris affine region detector , an algorithm Harris energy functional , an approximation named after J. Harris (physicist) which
256-876: A secondary school in Dundee, Scotland Harris Church of England Academy , a secondary school in Rugby, England Harris Federation , a federation of secondary school academies in South London, England. Consisting of the following schools: Harris Academy Bermondsey Harris Academy Chafford Hundred Harris City Academy Crystal Palace , the flagship academy of the Federation Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich Harris Academy Falconwood Harris Academy Merton Harris Academy Peckham Harris Academy Purley Harris Academy South Norwood United States [ edit ] Harris–Stowe State University , Missouri Other uses [ edit ] Harris affine region detector , an algorithm Harris energy functional , an approximation named after J. Harris (physicist) which
288-519: A surname Justice Harris (disambiguation) Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Harris . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Harris&oldid=1255626239 " Categories : Disambiguation pages Place name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description
320-519: A surname Justice Harris (disambiguation) Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Harris . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Harris&oldid=1255626239 " Categories : Disambiguation pages Place name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description
352-459: Is also decorated with a number of plaster casts of classical friezes throughout the central atrium and a 19th-century copy of the Baptistery doors from Florence is located on the ground floor. These were part of the original design scheme by the architect James Hibbert . The building also houses Preston City's Public Library, which is run by Lancashire County Council. The first librarian of
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#1732765248644384-488: Is considered Mullins' principal work. Beneath the pediment is the inscription To Literature, Arts and Science . There are further inscriptions along the sides, including "on Earth there is nothing great but man : in man there is nothing great but mind." On the lantern tower a quotation in Ancient Greek from Pericles' Funeral Oration . Supporting the pediment are six Ionic fluted columns leading down to
416-574: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Harris [REDACTED] Look up Harris or harris in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Harris may refer to: Places [ edit ] Canada [ edit ] Harris, Ontario Northland Pyrite Mine (also known as Harris Mine) Harris, Saskatchewan Rural Municipality of Harris No. 316 , Saskatchewan Scotland [ edit ] Harris, Outer Hebrides (sometimes called
448-460: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Harris Museum The Harris Museum is a Grade I-listed building in Preston, Lancashire , England. Founded by Edmund Harris in 1877, it is a local history and fine art museum. In the 19th century, it became legal to raise money for libraries by local taxation, and the town of Preston wanted
480-515: Is used in density functional theory of quantum mechanics Harris's hawk , Parabuteo unicinctus , a bird of prey Harris operator , a corner detection algorithm Harris (train) , a type of train on the Melbourne metropolitan railway Harris City (disambiguation) Harris Tweed (disambiguation) Mrs. Harris , a 2005 television film See also [ edit ] Haris (disambiguation) Harish (disambiguation) Harries ,
512-458: Is used in density functional theory of quantum mechanics Harris's hawk , Parabuteo unicinctus , a bird of prey Harris operator , a corner detection algorithm Harris (train) , a type of train on the Melbourne metropolitan railway Harris City (disambiguation) Harris Tweed (disambiguation) Mrs. Harris , a 2005 television film See also [ edit ] Haris (disambiguation) Harish (disambiguation) Harries ,
544-528: The Ceramics and Glass Gallery . In addition there is a contemporary art programme of national and international artists, touring shows and in-house exhibitions. A Foucault pendulum hangs in the central foyer, through all the floors, over a butterfly-shaped plate marked with the hours of the day. As a result of the rotation of the Earth, this functions as a decorative and reasonably-accurate clock. The building
576-928: The Baronetage of England and two in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom Harris is also the surname of the Earls of Malmesbury in the Peerage of Great Britain, created in 1800 for diplomat Sir James Harris Buildings [ edit ] Harris Building (disambiguation) Harris Museum , Preston, Lancashire, England Harris Theater (Chicago) , United States Harris Theater (Pittsburgh) , United States Harris & Ewing Photographic Studio , Washington, D.C., United States Companies [ edit ] BMO Harris Bank , an American subsidiary of Bank of Montreal Harris Associates , an American investment company Harris Company , operators of
608-690: The Baronetage of England and two in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom Harris is also the surname of the Earls of Malmesbury in the Peerage of Great Britain, created in 1800 for diplomat Sir James Harris Buildings [ edit ] Harris Building (disambiguation) Harris Museum , Preston, Lancashire, England Harris Theater (Chicago) , United States Harris Theater (Pittsburgh) , United States Harris & Ewing Photographic Studio , Washington, D.C., United States Companies [ edit ] BMO Harris Bank , an American subsidiary of Bank of Montreal Harris Associates , an American investment company Harris Company , operators of
640-590: The Flag Market but instead has ground-level entrances on each side of the building. A pediment dominates the front of the building and features a sculpture based upon Raphael's painting The School of Athens . Interpreting Hibbert's design fell to London sculptor Edwin Roscoe Mullins and features the central figure of the Ancient Athenian general Pericles , surrounded by twelve other men arranged symmetrically to either side. The sculpture
672-695: The Harris Free Public Library was a William Bramwell who retired in 1916 aged eighty-one. The Harris library holds important book collections including the Shepherd Collection donated to Preston by Dr Richard Shepherd in 1761, with additions funded by the Shepherd bequest, local studies material, nineteenth-century journals, rare books and art books. Also the Spencer collection of illustrated children's books and chapbooks. At
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#1732765248644704-545: The Isle of Harris), part of Lewis and Harris, Outer Hebrides Harris, Rùm, a place on Rùm , Highland United States [ edit ] Harris, Indiana Harris, Iowa Harris, Kansas Harris Township, Michigan Harris, Minnesota Harris, Missouri Harris, New York Harris, North Carolina Harris, Wisconsin Elsewhere [ edit ] Harris, Montserrat Other places with "Harris" in
736-442: The Isle of Harris), part of Lewis and Harris, Outer Hebrides Harris, Rùm, a place on Rùm , Highland United States [ edit ] Harris, Indiana Harris, Iowa Harris, Kansas Harris Township, Michigan Harris, Minnesota Harris, Missouri Harris, New York Harris, North Carolina Harris, Wisconsin Elsewhere [ edit ] Harris, Montserrat Other places with "Harris" in
768-625: The aim "to establish the Harris as the UK’s first blended museum, art gallery and library". The project is said to include "much-needed conservation works" on the roof, stonework and basement to help address the building's "long-standing damp problem". It will also reveal some of the Harris’ original architectural details which have been hidden by previous building works, including reopening an original entrance way to improve accessibility. A new lift and toilet on
800-606: The council to erect a new building for both. Work started on the museum in 1882 during the Preston Guild , and it officially opened in 1893. The building was designed by a local architect , James Hibbert , who chose a Neo-Classical style . For the 1880s, this was in some ways contrary to the Gothic Revival style which was popular at the time and features in numerous contemporary buildings in Preston, including
832-475: The given name Harris (surname) , a family last name List of people with surname Harris Music [ edit ] Harris (band) , an American rock band Titles [ edit ] Baron Harris , a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom, created in 1815 for General Sir George Harris Harris baronets , any of four Baronetcies created for persons with the surname Harris, two in
864-411: The given name Harris (surname) , a family last name List of people with surname Harris Music [ edit ] Harris (band) , an American rock band Titles [ edit ] Baron Harris , a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom, created in 1815 for General Sir George Harris Harris baronets , any of four Baronetcies created for persons with the surname Harris, two in
896-418: The name [ edit ] Harrisonburg, Louisiana Harrisonburg, Virginia Harris County (disambiguation) Harris Lake (disambiguation) Harris Mountain (disambiguation) Harris Township (disambiguation) Harrisburg (disambiguation) Harrison (disambiguation) Harrisville (disambiguation) People [ edit ] Harris (given name) , including a list of people with
928-418: The name [ edit ] Harrisonburg, Louisiana Harrisonburg, Virginia Harris County (disambiguation) Harris Lake (disambiguation) Harris Mountain (disambiguation) Harris Township (disambiguation) Harrisburg (disambiguation) Harrison (disambiguation) Harrisville (disambiguation) People [ edit ] Harris (given name) , including a list of people with
960-641: The old Town Hall which stood on the western side of the Harris. The building's exterior reflects Hibbert's vision of a neo-classicism through “simplicity, symmetry of plan, truthfulness of expression and refinement of detail”. Unlike other public buildings designed in this style (such as the British Museum in London and the Konzerthaus in Berlin), Hibbert's design does not feature steps leading up from
992-624: The time of the opening of the Harris, William Bramwell was also the librarian of the Dr Shepherd Library which found a home at the Harris having been located in various buildings and institutions across the town. Following a successful bid for support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund , in October 2020 plans were submitted for a £10.7M renovation and restoration project called #HarrisYourPlace with
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1024-455: The “whole range and history of the world’s greatest achievements in art”. Only the Greek and Assyrian friezes on the upper floors and the copy of Lorenzo Ghiberti's Gates of Paradise on the ground floor remain of the original sculptures. The Harris collections cover fine art, decorative art, costume, textiles and history including collections on archaeology and local history. The museum has
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