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…
A weekend of floral celebration: Harewood in Bloom
For the first May Bank Holiday, Harewood was transformed into a living tapestry of colour, scent, and creativity as “Harewood…
Cecil Beaton returns to Harewood
Cecil Beaton visited Harewood in 1971 to photograph some of Princess Mary's clothing, now in 2026, his work returns to…
Harewood - star of the screen
Tucked away in the rolling landscape of West Yorkshire, Harewood House is far more than a historic country estate, it’s…
We’re joining in the summer savings fun
Summer has arrived, and with it comes a season of great days out, family adventures, and plenty of reasons to…
Major National Lottery grant awarded for first stage of Harewood’s landmark Reimagining project
Harewood House Trust has secured significant support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to deliver the first stage of its…