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.
Our museum is currently closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 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.
Hammersmith History Online Quiz
Do you heart Hammersmith? Do you know your William Hogarth from your William Morris? Are you not bored of virtual quizzes yet? Join Arts and Crafts Hammersmith (a collaboration between The William Morris Society and The Emery Walker Trust) for …
Find out moreALSO COMING UP
ZOOM LECTURE: Amber Khokar, Insights into the Arts of Islam
Artist Amber Khokhar believes that ‘21st Century London, as a ‘superdiversified’ city would have fascinated Morris, not only as a melting …
December 17, 2020 19.00Join Arts and Crafts Hammersmith (a collaboration between The William Morris Society and The Emery Walker Trust) for an evening …
Latest news
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Read moreCOLLABORATIVE EXHIBITION PROJECT BETWEEN STORYBOX COLLECTIVE & THE WILLIAM MORRIS SOCIETY
November 10, 2020
William Morris: Wallpaper Man is an exhibition of new work that responds to the legacy of William Morris. The work has been created by The Storybox Collective, a group of artists, designers, illustrators and writers working together to apply a…
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Read moreTHE HISTORIC BUILDINGS, PARKS AND GARDENS EVENT 2020
November 5, 2020
10th November 2020 The Historic Buildings, Parks and Gardens Event, which has been running for over 35 years is held in parallel with the Historic Houses Annual General Meeting. Visitors to the Event are owners and guardians of historic buildings…