Battle of Preston 1715 Guided Walk

The Harris is running a guided walk on the Battle of Preston 1715 on Wednesday 11 November, from 1pm to 3pm. It's led by Blue Badge guide Gregory Wright, and it starts in the Discover Preston gallery before heading out into the city centre.

For context, the Battle of Preston was fought through the town's streets in November 1715. It's remembered as the last battle on English soil, pitting Jacobite supporters of James III against the Government army of George I in a clash that could have changed the course of British history. The walk begins inside The Harris, Preston's cultural hub at the Flag Market, where you'll first see the death mask of the Jacobite commander, the Earl of Derwentwater, before heading out on a route of around a mile to the battlefield that now forms the city centre.

The Harris itself was restored and reimagined as a dynamic community, cultural and learning space following the £19 million 'The Harris Your Place Project'. Its collections range from ceramics, history, fashion and glass to a 13,000-year-old elk, with books woven throughout the galleries and a dedicated library. Entry to the museum, gallery and library is free.

The walk costs £15, which includes a free hot drink and a slice of tray bake from The Harris Café, and you'll need a ticket to join in.