Stories of Harrow

Stories of Harrow Stories of Harrow is run by Harrow Giving, funding 16 organisations to preserve the stories and lived experiences of communities in Harrow.

It is made possible thanks to the National Lottery Heritage Fund + in collaboration with Headstone Manor and Museum

27/05/2026

Reposting this beautiful video from March to remind you: Harrow Heritage Festival and Stories of Harrow exhibition at Headstone Manor - open now! https://harrowgiving.org.uk/stories-of-harrow/

Please watch until the end, with the sound on - this is why Stories of Harrow matters so much. We need to capture the stories and heritage of our communities before it is lost forever.

In memory of Noshir Avari.

With thanks to National Lottery players The National Lottery Heritage Fund
Harrow Giving
Zorastrian Trust Funds of Europe

20/05/2026

From India to Kenya to Harrow.

The Oshwal community has carried its culture across three continents — its language, its food, its faith, its art. At Ekta Centre, that culture isn't just remembered. It's lived every week.

Rooted stories from our community, as part of the Stories of Harrow project.
With thanks to and in partnership with and

13/05/2026

Harrow Heritage Festival and Stories of Harrow exhibition at Headstone Manor - open now! https://harrowgiving.org.uk/stories-of-harrow/

Where do you park the coffin now you don't live in a village?
And how do you involve all the members of the family, when tradition says funerals need to be run by the men?
Bereavement Care have produced a series of fascinating podcasts as part of their project. You can listen to them on their website: https://bereavementcareandsupport.co.uk/how-we-can-help-you%3F -d7c6-4ee2-b20c-923079bfaca0

With thanks to National Lottery players The National Lottery Heritage Fund
Harrow Giving

06/05/2026

Harrow Heritage Festival and Stories of Harrow exhibition at Headstone Manor - open now! https://harrowgiving.org.uk/stories-of-harrow/

What else happened in 1948? The founding of the NHS. OUR National Health Service.

Powerful tales from Harrow African Caribbean Association (HACAS) as part of Harrow Giving Stories of Harrow project.
With thanks to National Lottery Players, The National Lottery Heritage Fund and in partnership with Headstone Manor & Museum

31/03/2026

A needle. A thread. A story passed down through generations.

On 1st March, members of our community came together for a traditional Romanian stitching workshop — a craft rooted in heritage, brought to life in Harrow. Skills like these carry culture across borders and across time.

Rooted stories from our community, as part of the Harrow Giving Stories of Harrow Project. With thanks to the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

24/03/2026

Please watch until the end, with the sound on - this is why Stories of Harrow matters so much. We need to capture the stories and heritage of our communities before it is lost forever.

In memory of Noshir Avari.

With thanks to National Lottery players The National Lottery Heritage Fund
Harrow Giving
Zorastrian Trust Funds of Europe

17/03/2026

35 years of Bharatanatyam. Right here in Harrow.

This classical Indian dance form was once performed only in the temples of South India. Today it is woven into the cultural identity of our borough. is a big reason why.
Rooted stories from our community, as part of the Stories of Harrow project.
With thanks to and in partnership with

04/03/2026

Where do you park the coffin now you don't live in a village?
And how do you involve all the members of the family, when tradition says funerals need to be run by the men?
Bereavement Care have produced a series of fascinating podcasts as part of their project. You can listen to them on their website: https://bereavementcareandsupport.co.uk/how-we-can-help-you%3F -d7c6-4ee2-b20c-923079bfaca0

With thanks to National Lottery players The National Lottery Heritage Fund
Harrow Giving

25/02/2026

What else happened in 1948? The founding of the NHS. OUR National Health Service.

Powerful tales from African Cultural Association (HACAS) as part of Harrow Giving Stories of Harrow project.
With thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund and in partnership with Headstone Manor & Museum

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64 Pinner Road
London
HA14HZ

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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+442088615894

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