Harris History Curator James’ favourite collection item is the model Friendship Scroll Holder from 1952.

This is made from the wood from Preston’s Victorian town hall which was badly damaged by fire in 1947 and later demolished. It is in the shape of the magnificent clock tower that we have sadly lost from Preston’s skyline today.

Each Guild, Preston Rotary Clubs and UCLan use their international links to send the friendship scrolls around the world for people to send their good wishes to Preston.