Voices of Leeds
Harewood is near Leeds, a thriving, energetic and multicultural city. Given Harewood's history, we want to raise the voices of…
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.
Power. Whiteness. Resistance.
In this blog, Olivia Wyatt, researcher, historian and former Harewood volunteer challenges the ‘facts’ of the archive.
Harewood and the Barbadian Revolt of 1816
On the evening of the 14 April 1816 – 208 years ago to this day – fires were lit in…
Missing Portraits with St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
A collaborative project with St Matthew's Church of England Primary School in Leeds to create some inspiring pieces of work on their Black role model for Harewood Missing Portrait series.
The Gift of a Green Turtle
Whilst exploring Harewood’s Old Kitchen, visitors may notice an unusual decoration perched above one of its cooking ranges – a…
Object in Focus: Harewood's Dining Room Chairs
This chair, part of a set of 20, was made by Thomas Chippendale for the State Dining Room at Harewood…