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Welcome to Issue 5 of Harewood at Home

As we approach the 75th anniversary of VE Day this Friday, hear about some of the wartime stories from Harewood, from entertaining recuperating Officers and converting the elaborate State Rooms into wards, to growing an abundance of produce in the Walled Garden, which would feed the community and the Nation. Plus, join a 'Together' photographic movement on Instagram and tune into our dawn chorus.

Wartime Harewood

WATCH
Harewood Hospitals
Harewood was a convalescent hospital during both World War I & II. Curator Rebecca Burton gives a view to Harewood that you'll have never seen before!
Watch here >>

LOOKING BACK
'I think of you when I see the flowers in the meadow. The garden has told me that life goes on.' Enjoy a look back at Seeds of Hope, commemorating the end of World War I.
Watch and remember here >>

Look, Learn, Read, Explore

READ
Care boxes for frontline workers
During World War I, a young Princess Mary was inspired by her visits to hospitals for injured soldiers and declared her intention to provide a gift for ‘every sailor afloat and every soldier at the front’, creating over 2.5 million gift boxes for them.
Read more >>

LISTEN
Dawn Chorus
With nature in full bloom all around us, there's no better time to listen to the Dawn Chorus. Members of our team recorded the birds at 5am in their own urban and rural locations across the country. Close your eyes, breath, and discover.
Listen now >>

JOIN THE CONVERSATION
Together online
@igersleeds, a community of instagramers in Leeds, have launched an online photo competition with Harewood's theme for this week – TOGETHER.
Join in now >>

ASK THE HEAD GARDENER
Three Questions with …
What bedding plants do we have on the Terrace? What edible plants can I grow the quickest? and How Many Plants are there at Harewood? Trevor answers your questions.
Watch now >>

Support Harewood

HAREWOOD SHOP OFFER
There's never been a more appropriate time to drop a friend, relative or loved one a card to let them know you're thinking of them. Right now, get 10 cards for the price of 9 at our Harewood Shop.
Visit here >>

BIRD GARDEN APPEAL
Watch our video on our Bird Garden Appeal to find out how just £10 can make a big difference. Thank you to all those who have donated so far – we really appreciate your invaluable support.
Help support the Bird Garden >>
Donate now >>