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.
The William Morris Society is a registered charity. 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.
Online Lecture: William Morris Wallpapers
Morris was a man of prolific talents but it is probably as a designer of repeating patterns, and in particular, wallpapers, that he is best remembered today. A one-man pattern-making phenomenon and a master of colour, he created over 50 …
Find out moreALSO COMING UP
Brush Making Workshop with Rosa Harradine
You will learn how to make at least four different brushes using arenga, tampico and broomcorn fibres. You can experiment …
May 22, 2024 6:00pmOnline Talk: Decorations of the Highest Class in Every Style of Art
Wendy’s talk will focus on developments in wallpaper design and production during the nineteenth century and will consider what the …
Latest news
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Read moreMuseum Opening with ‘The Art of Wallpaper’
April 4, 2024
The William Morris Society has officially reopened to the public with the wonderful exhibition ‘The Art of Wallpaper: Morris & Co. in Context’. The exhibition has been kindly loaned by Sanderson Design Group and originally curated by Mary Schoeser at…
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Read moreJanuary 20, 2024
The William Morris Society’s Museum at Kelmscott House will be closed for planned works from 7th January-23rd March 2024. During this time we will be continuing to offer our monthly online lecture series, newsletters, and updates on news to come…