Welcome
Welcome to The William Morris Society, founded in 1955 to make the life, work and ideas of William Morris (1834-96) better known. Our purpose is to share knowledge of the life and works of William Morris amongst our members and the wider public. We do this through our publications, events, education programme, library and exhibitions of work by and relating to Morris.
About the society
An 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.
Out in William Morris’s Garden: Summer half term family workshop
Come to explore William Morris’s garden at Kelmscott House and create your own Flower and Animal designs! A workshop in two parts for children 6-12 years Session 1: Create your own photo on sunprint paper Session 2: Then create and …
Find out moreALSO COMING UP
An opportunity to get up close to items that are rarely on show to the public with a specialist tour …
June 15, 2019 14.15PLEASURE IN LABOUR: JOHN RUSKIN AND WILLIAM MORRIS
THERE IS NO WEALTH BUT LIFE: a series of lectures on John Ruskin and William Morris Professor Robert Hewison John …
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The William Morris Society’s AGM and talk by Professor Florence Boos
April 18, 2019
The Society’s AGM will take place on Saturday 18 May at 14.00, and will be followed at 15.00 by a free talk from Professor Florence Boos on ‘Morris’s Uncollected Essays: From Liberal Party Speaker to Socialist Elder Statesman’. All members…
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Read more2019 Kelmscott Lecture: speaker announced
March 4, 2019
We are delighted that Tristram Hunt, historian, former MP and current director of the V&A museum, has agreed to give this year’s Kelmscott Lecture. Dr Hunt will speak on William Morris: South Kensington & Socialism. The lecture will take place…