Welcome
Welcome to The William Morris Society, founded in 1955 to share knowledge of the life and works of William Morris amongst our members and the wider public.
The William Morris Society is a registered charity. If you are able, please make a donation to help us continue our education work, to care for our unique collection, and to preserve the legacy of William Morris. Thank you!
About the societyAn introduction to William Morris
William Morris (24 March 1834 – 3 October 1896) was a revolutionary force in Victorian Britain whose work dramatically changed the fashions and ideologies of the era. As a craftsman, designer, poet, printer, socialist, novelist, and environmentalist, Morris was not only influential in his own time, but his legacy remains alive and important today.
About William MorrisWhat's on
The Society has an exciting variety of exhibitions and events throughout the year.
Online talk: Arts and Crafts: The Russian Connection
In the late 19th/early 20th centuries Russia experienced its own version of the Arts & Crafts movement. Artists, intellectuals and philanthropists were concerned that traditional ways of life, including ancient craft skills, would be lost as increasing numbers of the …
Find out moreALSO COMING UP
Join us with our heritage friends for some family festive fun at Benjamin Franklin House. We will be making angel …
January 15, 2022 15.00-16.00Online talk: William Morris’s contribution to Victorian stained glass
The stained glass windows made by William Morris’s company are different to the work of the other mid-Victorian studios and …
Latest news
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Read moreTake a look at our new sustainable clothing range, inspired by William Morris
November 25, 2021
Have you seen our new range of sustainable clothing inspired by William Morris? Developed with Teemill, every item is printed and shipped from the UK, sent in plastic-free packaging, uses natural materials and is designed to be returned and recycled…
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Read moreSIR LOUIS STERLING, THE KELMSCOTT PRESS, AND SENATE HOUSE LIBRARY
November 4, 2021
Dr. Karen Attar, Curator of Rare Books and University Art at Senate House Library, has written a fascinating blog post contextualising the Kelmscott Press books within the setting of an academic library and showing how the books are used today….