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The World of Martin Brown: Horrible Histories and Other Dazzling Drawings

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The Harris, Market Square, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 2PP

Tel: 01772 258 248

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The World of Martin Brown:  Horrible Histories and Other Dazzling Drawings

A dazzling display of cartoons and art by best-selling children’s book illustrator Martin Brown.

Visitors journey through Brown’s artistic world, tracing his career from his early humorous cartoons to global publishing successes.  Original art from Horrible Histories, illustrations from Lesser Spotted Animals, and exclusive content from his latest books, including Nell and the Cave Bear, bring Brown’s imagination vividly to life.

The World of Martin Brown: Horrible Histories and Other Dazzling Drawings is an exhibition from Seven Stories, The National Centre for Children’s Books, developed by the South West Heritage Trust in collaboration with Martin Brown and Events of Wonder. 

Horrible Histories® is a registered trademark. Illustrations © Martin Brown.

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Opening Times

Season (23 May 2026 - 31 Aug 2026)

Prices

Free event.

Awards

  • Sub-Regional AwardsPartner of Visit Lancashire Partner of Visit Lancashire 2018

Directions

Road Directions

Leave M6, jct 31 to Preston. Follow signs to city centre, park in bus station car park. From car park follow signs to city centre and Guild Hall. Walk through Guild Hall shopping arcade. At the exit on Lancaster Road you will see the rear of the Harris building opposite you and to the left.

Public Transport Directions

From Preston railway station, leave by ticket office exit and walk up concourse. Turn right onto Fishergate and carry straight on until you reach Boots. Turn left onto Market Square and The Harris is on your right.  Approx ten minute walk. ​​​​​By bus, alight at Preston bus station and follow signs to city centre/Guild Hall.  From Guild Hall see road directions above.

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