More information : (SE 3115 4463) Harewood House (NAT) (1) Harewood House. Grade I.
Begun in 1759. Original plans by John Carr. North facade is Carr's. Interiors by Robert Adam. South front altered by Sir Charles Barry in 1843, when the Italian parterre was also made. Built of local stone, the N front has a 9-bay centre of 2 storeys on rusticated basement. Giant attached Corinthian columns, alternating pediments to ground floor windows, 5 bay pediment richly carved and top balustrade. Either side extend 3-bay connecting links of one storey and one-bay angle pavilions with Venetian windows. Home of HRH Princess Royal. (2)
Henry Lascelles (1690-1753) became involved in the slave trade in Barbados and Africa, and established a commission house in London with his brothers, importing sugar. At the time of his death, he held shares in 21 ships involved in the West Indies trade. In 1759 his son Edwin, earl of Harewood, laid the foundation stone of Harewood House. (4)
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