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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Market Square, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 2PP
01772 905421
Opening times
Monday: 9am - 5pm
Tuesday: 9am - 5pm
Wednesday: 9am - 5pm
Thursday: 9am - 9pm
Friday: 9am - 5pm
Saturday: 9am - 5pm
Sunday: 11am - 4pm



