Notes for an Axminster Carpet by Rommi Smith
Acclaimed poet Rommi Smith has written a new poem in response to Harewood House Trust’s on-going reassessment of its historic Axminster carpets.
Sharing Stories from Harewood’s Libraries
This World Book Day, we’re diving into the stories held within the libraries at Harewood, home to over 10,000 books.
Framing the Renaissance
The Gallery contains an outstanding collection of Renaissance paintings, many of which are by Venetian artists.
Tour de France Grand Départ
Tour de France kicked off in style with Royal Family visitors, the Red Arrows, perfect weather, and an incredible crowd.
VE Day: A Double Celebration for Harewood
75 years ago today, the Allied Nations celebrated Victory in Europe Day, signalling the end of the Second World War.
Object in Focus: Orpheus, Harewood’s Iconic Landmark
Orpheus, the magnificent bronze sculpture by German-born British artist Astrid Zydower, has become an emblem of Harewood’s artistic charm.
Volunteer on a mission for equality
This photograph was taken during the first of my many visits to Harewood House.
Cleaning the Chippendale Chairs
With the House closed due to Covid 19, the conservation team have been deep cleaning the State Bedroom Chippendale Chairs.
Recovering Identity in Harewood’s West Indian Archive
In this article, Olivia Wyatt discusses the importance of surviving plantation inventories and how they can be used to recover the identities of enslaved African Caribbeans.
Harewood, Slavery and the Caribbean
Regarded as one of England’s ‘Treasure Houses’, Harewood House’s history, like most prominent British institutions, is closely linked to slavery and colonialism. Here, you’ll learn more about this intricate history.