National Curriculum Key Stage 3: History 

Join us to learn about the crucial role of plants in the development of the British Empire while taking in Harewood’s beautiful grounds and gardens. An expert guide will take your students on a journey of exploration and discovery, learning the challenging history of colonial botany, the role of indigenous communities and how imperial themes can still be seen in Harewood’s gardens today. 

Activities include:  

  • An interactive tour of the gardens 
  • A study of plants that were key to expanding the empire  
  • Rewrite a display label to accurately tell the story of plants and their discovery  

Content Warning

This workshop will include references to historical events of a sensitive nature. As much information has been included as possible that is suitable for KS3 pupils.

Documentation from our archive and objects from the collection may include vocabulary and imagery created and used by societies in which very different attitudes and behaviours were normalised.

We understand that some visitors may find the collection and its context challenging and upsetting and will do our best to support your visit.

If you have any specific questions or would like to discuss this session in more detail please contact the team on learn@harewood.org

Need support with this topic? 

Visit our Study Spot page to learn more about Harewood and its connection to the Transatlantic Slave Trade.  

Looking for learning resources? Visit our Learning Resources page or contact the team about a fully resourced KS2 history scheme of work.