The William Morris Society

Looking for something to do with the family this long weekend? Visit our museum this Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th from 2-5pm to catch the last 2 days of 'Collecting Morris: The Helena Stephenson Collection'
We'll be closing from the 25th August - 10th September to install our upcoming exhibition!

Looking for a memorable experience for your children ages 6-12 this week? Spots still available for this Friday's sewing and weaving workshop, inspired by William Morris's 1879 wallpaper design. Come to the William Morris Society on 15th August from 10:30am-12:30pm and create lasting memories!

"History has remembered the kings and warriors, because they destroyed; Art has remembered the people, because they created" 🎨 🖌️

#wisdomwednesday #williammorrissociety #williammorris #hammersmith #quote #artsandcrafts #londonmuseum #londonexhibition

Fancy getting up close with our textile collection? 🧵 Book an upcoming textile tour to learn more about the exquisite Arts and Crafts textile collections both here at Kelmscott House and nearby Emery Walker's House

📆Tours on 16th July or 6th August! Go to the 'What's On' tab on our website to book🔗

Did you know there are 5 levels to our membership and supporter scheme?🤔 Pick the option that works for you, and receive a variety of benefits including our magazine, journal subscription, event and shop discounts, plus much more👀 Head to our website in our bio, and go to 'Join & Support' 🔗

🌻Don't miss out! These are the last few days to apply to our Visitor Engagement Coordinator role. 🙋‍♀️Head to the link in our bio to learn more about the role and send in your applications!

There's still time to book next week's online talk by Lynn Hulse, all about May Morris's embroidery designs within Oxford's Ashmolean Museum 🧵 Taking place online next Wednesday evening, book your tickets now at the link in our bio!🔗

#maymorris #embroidery #williammorrissociety #williammorris

#OnThisDay in 1896, The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer was published by the Kelmscott Press 📚 It marked the final publication personally overseen by William Morris before his death. A true labour of love, it was the result of four years of close collaboration between Morris and Edward Burne-Jones.

We're #hiring! Know anyone who might be interested? Join the WMS team as our newest part-time Visitor Engagement Coordinator.
🙋‍♀️Head to the link in our bio to learn more and apply.
Applications are now open and close the morning of 7th July at 9am

It's officially the longest day of the year - Happy Summer Solstice!🌞

Come down to our museum in Hammersmith this weekend, open 2-5pm, and soak up the sunshine on the banks of the Thames🛶

#williammorris #williammorrissociety #hammersmith #londonmuseum #summersolstice #artsandcrafts #poetry

We're recruiting for a Social Media Volunteer to help us keep you up to date and knowledgeable on all things Morris!
Head to the link in our bio to learn more or send us your application!

It's @british.flowers.week making it the perfect time for us to highlight some of our favourite designs!
Support your local florists through @flowersfromthefarm association promoting a financially and environmentally sustainable local cut flower industry

What's your favourite Morris flower pattern?

Stuck for plans this weekend?👀

Why not come and visit our exhibition in Hammersmith! See a collection of Morris and Arts and Crafts objects, collected by Helena Stephenson who generously donated them to the Society📚

The William Morris Society is open Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays 2-5pm⏰

It’s World Environment Day! We’re thinking about how much Morris loved and valued the natural world not just in his art, but in how he lived🌍

As pioneer of sustainable craft and thoughtful design, Morris taught us that art and nature are deeply intertwined🌱 🌈

#williammorris

🌻Don't forget to join us this Saturday 7th June from 12-5pm for London Open Gardens. We will have both our gardens open, including the private garden to the main house, and printing press demonstrations from 2-4pm.

A big thank you to W6 garden centre for helping us make our garden beautiful!

Did you know that almost all of our lectures and talks are recorded? 😯
Head to our online shop and catch up on the ones you missed! Maybe you'll learn something new🤯

#williammorris #williammorrissociety #museumshopsunday #artsandcraftsmovement #decorativearts #victoriandesign #arthistory

William Morris's Strawberry Thief design was registered #onthisday in 1883!

His most recognised design was inspired by the thrushes stealing strawberries in the garden of his Oxfordshire residence, Kelmscott Manor. It is still a bestselling design to this day🍓

#williammorris #strawberrythief

🐦‍⬛Looking to keep the kids busy during May's half-term? Sign them up for a 'Trellis' (William Morris, 1864) inspired family workshop where they'll be making a collage and a mobile.
🧃Refreshments and snacks will also be provided during a short break.
To learn more visit the link in our bio

Looking for your next read, or maybe a gift for a friend?👀

Why not check out our shop! Both our online store and in-person shop have plenty of books related to Morris, his family and friends, as well as the wider Arts and Crafts Movement📚

Take a look at our online shop at the link in our bio 🔗

Join us on 7th May, 6pm, to learn about some of the stylistic and technical observations made during the Birmingham Cathedral's recent conversation 'Divine Beauty' project!

The Lecture will be in person and online, from 6pm. Book your place at the link in our bio now! 🔗

William Morris and Jane Burden were married #onthisday in 1859 💒

The wedding took place at St Michael’s Church, Ship Street in Oxford, with Morris's friend Charles Faulkner as his best man. Although Jane's family were there and her father gave her away, William's family were not in attendance. 💍

🪻Will you be in Toronto, Canada on 10th May, 2025? Make sure to sign up for @williammorrissocietyofcanada the William Morris Society of Canada's symposium on Nordic Arts & Crafts!
🏵️The event will be held from 10am-4pm
To learn more or to register, follow the link in our bio👀

Happy Earth Day! 🌎

Quote from Morris's lecture 'Art and the Beauty of the Earth', delivered to the Wedgewood Institute at the Town Hall, Burslem in 1881💐

#earthday #environmentalism #williammorris #williammorrissociety #artsandcrafts #ecosocialism #quote #kelmscotthouse #kelmscott #hammersmith

Happy Easter, to all those who celebrate!🐇 👒

Pictured is the Angel of the Resurrection, by William Morris. The stained glass window is a part of St Michaels & All Angels Church in Brighton. The second slide is the cartoon sketch for the stained glass window, from 1862 🪟

👋The William Morris Society is currently recruiting for a part-time Finance Manager. This is your last chance to get in those applications to join the WMS team! CVs and covering letter due 21st April.
Visit the link in our bio to learn more👀

Join us this time next week for an online talk from Barry Clark, author of 'The Northern Art Workers’ Guild and the Arts and Crafts movement in Manchester'!🐝

Book your tickets for this talk on Wednesday 16th April at 6pm - head to the link in our bio!🔗

"I know a little garden close
Set thick with lily and red rose,
Where I would wander if I might
From dewy dawn to dewy night.
And have one with me wandering"

Taken from William Morris's 'The Life and Death of Jason', 1867✍️

#williammorris #williammorrissociety #spring #kelmscotthouse #hammersmith

Wishing all mums in the UK a Happy Mother's Day!❤️

First picture: Jane and Jenny Morris
Second picture: Jane and May Morris

#mothersday #happymothersday #janemorris #maymorris #jennymorris #williammorris #williammorrissociety #kelmscotthouse #hammersmith #londonmuseum #londonexhibition

Happy Birthday, May Morris! Born #onthisday in 1862, May was the youngest daughter of William and Jane. Today would've been her 163rd birthday!🎁

May was a gifted embroiderer and designer who led Morris & Co.'s embroidery department at just 23🧵💙

#maymorris #williammorris #williammorrissociety

Happy Birthday William Morris! The Victorian craftsman, designer, poet, writer and socialist was born #onthisday in 1834🎉 Today would be his 191st birthday🎂

He is remembered today, both by us and countless others around the world, as one of Victorian Britain’s most influential figures❤️