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Exhibitions
Arthur France: Son of a Small Island
13 January – 26 February 2023
As part of Harewood’s Open History series, in September 2022, a display on the State Floor celebrated the life of Arthur France, local community activist and founder of Leeds West Indian Carnival. Visitors were encouraged to discover the story of Arthur’s remarkable life through meaningful objects and photographs, selected by him and his family to show life in Leeds in the Caribbean community since the 1950s. … Read more
Events
Yorkshire School of Garden Design – Autumn/Winter short courses
1 November 2022 – 7 March 2023
This Autumn/Winter join the newly founded Yorkshire School of Garden Design for their insightful programme of expertly curated short courses, courtesy of renowned garden designer, Alistair Baldwin, and taking place at Harewood House. Up until Spring ’23, where more courses are available, garden enthusiasts of varying proficiencies can expand their knowledge and skills with a range subjects. From ‘An … Read more
Events
Craft Spotlight – Chris Day
26 June – 31 October 2021Free for members
Glassblower Chris Day is exhibiting in Harewood’s All Saints’ Church as part of a brand new Craft Spotlight series. The series provides a platform for emerging makers of diverse ethnicity, particularly in view of the significant under representation of diverse heritage among makers in the craft sector. Our first artist, Chris Day, creates glass works that open conversations around Black history including the … Read more
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Bertie Robinson: The Footman from St Vincent
17 May – 24 October 2021Free for members
Harewood have teamed up with Leeds-based DSRG (the Diasporian Stories Research Group) to bring to life the story of Harewood's first black member of staff, George 'Bertie' Robinson. Bertie travelled with the 5th Earl and Countess from St Vincent to Leeds aged 13 to work for the Lascelles family. Launching in the Yellow Drawing Room from 17 May, Bertie Robinson : The Footman from St Vincent is part of an annual … Read more