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.
Family Arts & Crafts Workshop: Yarn Owls
DUE TO THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED ALL TICKET HOLDERS WILL BE CONTACTED Join us to make some beautiful owls in our coach house! Session 1 We will make yarn owls by knitting or winding yarn. Session …
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LECTURE: The David Parr House: an extraordinary Cambridge home
DUE TO THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED ALL TICKET HOLDERS WILL BE CONTACTED Decorated in the late …
May 4, 2020 10.00-16.00EMBROIDERY WORKSHOP: MORRIS IN BLOOM
Come and learn some of the needlework skills used in creating the original Morris & Co. embroideries. You will have …
Latest news
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Read moreOBJECT OF THE MONTH: APRIL 2020
April 1, 2020
The Lamb and Flag Watercolours, designed by William Morris, 1877-78 Morris, Marshall, Faulkner & Co. developed a wide range of designs for church embroidery and vestments, including altar frontals, several of which were designed by Philip Webb including one for…
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March 17, 2020
In order to protect the health and well-being of our visitors, staff and volunteers, and in response to increasing concerns about the COVID-19 outbreak, we have taken the difficult decision to close The William Morris Society’s museum with immediate effect, until…