About the Location

‘The Harris School of Art’ lies between Avenham Park and Winkley Square in Preston. It was once known as ‘The Preston Institution for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge’ and later ‘The Technological and Science and Art School’. Now it is known to most as either ‘The Harris School of Art’ or ‘The Harris Institute’. It is a Grade II listed building.

About the Photographer

Lisa Brown is a photographer born and raised in Preston. She left Preston to study Fashion Journalism at the London College of Fashion and subsequently worked at a number of magazines where she developed a strong visual sense and passion for the printed image. 

Her first photographic exhibition, ‘Welcome to Preston’, took place at The Larder, Preston in November 2019. 

The selection of images Lisa has shared with The Living City project were all taken during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown.

You can see more of Lisa Brown’s work and buy prints from www.lisabrownphotography.org

You can also connect with her on social media through Instagram and Facebook.