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The Journal of William Morris Studies has published around 120 articles, exploring all areas of Morris’s social, political and environmental thought as well as his energetic political activism. The new anthology from the archives of JWMS, William Morris's Socialism and Politics: Claiming a Decent Life, edited by John Blewitt and published by the University of Read More

This event is fully booked. Taking place in the atmospheric surroundings of Kelmscott House – the home of William Morris from 1878 – this unique one-day workshop and masterclass is a wonderful opportunity to follow in the footsteps of William Morris. Working where William Morris created some of his best-known designs, you will be able to immerse yourself in a world of creativity and making inspired by the traditions of the Arts and Crafts movement.

In 1867 and 1868, William Bell Scott – an Edinburgh-born member of the Pre-Raphaelite social circle – created a folding screen, known as The King’s Quair, for the Newcastle industrialist James Leathart. Bold in colour and rich in detail, it illustrates The Kingis Quair, a fifteenth-century poem attributed to King James I of Scotland that Read More

The artist, poet, designer, and publisher, William Morris, was deeply moved by illuminated manuscripts he saw in Canterbury Cathedral as a child. Later, while studying at Oxford, he encountered more manuscripts at the Bodleian Library that inspired him to try his hand at illumination. Morris eventually integrated ideas and designs from these manuscripts, along with Read More

This is a rare opportunity to get up close with items that are rarely on show to the public with a specialist tour of both Emery Walker’s House and the nearby William Morris Society premises. The tour will explore the Arts & Crafts textiles in both collections, including exquisite examples of May Morris’ work. The Read More

Springtime Fun!  A workshop for children 6-12 years.  Celebrate the first flowers of spring! Be inspired by the beautiful tiles, wallpapers and textiles designed by William Morris and John Henry Dearle. Come and create a crown or a vase of daffodils and then decorate a tile with your own spring flowers! Price: £7.50 per child, Read More

After a successful debut in 2025, we're delighted to announce the return of our exclusive Morris by Moonlight evening events! Join us after hours for a candle-lit evening at the William Morris Society Museum and experience this hidden gem by moonlight. The evening will commence with an introductory highlights talk from 6.15-6.30pm on the history of Kelmscott Read More

Join stained glass artist Flora Jamieson this Spring for a hands-on workshop at The William Morris Society Museum, where participants will learn to paint their own stained glass quarry (a decorative square of glass often seen in Victorian and Arts & Crafts era stained glass windows) using traditional glass painting techniques.  In this immersive session, Read More