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England’s oldest homes, built on a problematic past, are finding restorative purpose through progressive heirs and supportive communities.

Actor and writer David Harewood said the unveiling of his portrait in the Harewood House marks a “significant day” for him and his family.

Homeland actor David Harewood has called on the British government to '100 per cent' apologise for slavery as he uncovered his own ancestral links to the slave trade

Portrait unveiled at country house once owned by plantation owner who enslaved actor’s relatives in 18th century

The work will be part of the estate’s Missing Portraits series, while the actor’s lineage traces back to people enslaved on Harewood property in the Caribbean

It is part of the Missing Portraits series to better reflect the history of Harewood which was built on the fortunes of the slave trade.

The portrait of the Homeland actor will go on display at the 18th Century house near Leeds.

Actor says decision to explore Harewood House’s links to the slave trade is ‘well overdue’ and ‘brings on many complex emotions’

'REPRESENTATION OF African Caribbean people at Harewood is an imperative,' says Dr Arthur France, whose image will be the first commission of a series entitled 'Missing Portraits'.

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