David Harewood: Portrait in Harewood House significant for me and my family
Actor and writer David Harewood said the unveiling of his portrait in the Harewood House marks a “significant day” for him and his family.
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Actor and writer David Harewood said the unveiling of his portrait in the Harewood House marks a “significant day” for him and his family.
Mr Harewood's ancestors were enslaved on a sugar plantation owned by the Lascelles family, the Earls of Harewood. A portrait of him will now be placed in their ancestral home, Harewood House (above).
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David Harewood visits a stately home built using the profits of plantations where his ancestors were enslaved.
Portrait unveiled at country house once owned by plantation owner who enslaved actor’s relatives in 18th century