What’s On
The Society has an exciting variety of exhibitions, talks and events, both online and at Kelmscott House throughout the year.
See below for all current exhibitions and upcoming events!
August 6, 2024
1:30 pm
4:00 pm
Kelmscott House Coach House, 26 Upper Mall, W6 9TA & Emery Walker's House
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
September 13, 2024
2:00 pm
5:00 pm
Kelmscott House Coach House, 26 Upper Mall, W6 9TA
This exhibition highlights the collection of objects donated to the William Morris Society by Helena Stephenson, the woman who also bequeathed Kelmscott House to the Society upon her death in 1972. Stephenson was an avid collector and enthusiast of William Morris and the Arts and Crafts movement. She was a member of the Kelmscott Fellowship, Read More
May 7, 2025
6:00 pm
7:00 pm
The William Morris Society, W6 9TA and online via Zoom
Although widely recognised as the supreme achievement in the Victorian revival of stained glass, the windows (1885-1897) at Birmingham Cathedral by Burne-Jones and Morris & Co. have not been the subject of any detailed technical analysis. Their recent conservation (by Holy Well Glass of Wells, Somerset) in 2023, which enabled close-up access to the glazing, Read More
June 4, 2025
11:00 am
11:30 am
Online via Zoom
The William Morris Society has been fortunate to acquire several new items for its collection in recent months. Firstly, a spectacular Morris & Co woodblock for the Sunflower wallpaper was generously donated in the summer of 2024. Until then, the Society did not have any woodblocks in its collection, making this an incredible donation. In Read More
July 16, 2025
1:30 pm
4:00 pm
The William Morris Society and Emery Walker's House
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
May 28, 2025
10:30 am
12:30 pm
The William Morris Society Coach House, W6 9TA, London
A workshop in two parts inspired by William Morris's designs Trellis and Bird, for children aged 6-12 years. All materials are supplied, and you will be able to take your creations home with you! In the first part, create a collage inspired by the Trellis design with our selection of tissue papers, fabrics, ribbons, sequins Read More
