William Morris Soc
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The Society promotes all aspects of the life and work of William Morris (1834-1896) and runs a small museum at his former home, Kelmscott House in Hammersmith.
London, UK
Joined September 2011
We have made the decision to discontinue our use of the X platform, so this will be our last post. Please visit us on our website, Facebook, Instagram, and now Blue Sky, for updates on events, our shop, museum, membership, and collection. https://t.co/ETVG3KMhhv
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Happy Valentine's Day❤️ Image: Romance of the Rose tapestry, designed by Morris and Burne-Jones and created by Morris & Co 🌹 #williammorris #williammorrissociety #edwardburnejones #burnejones #valentinesday #valentines #loveisenough #hammersmith #artsandcrafts #londonmuseum
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It's National Embroidery Month! Can you guess which embroidery design was stitched by who?🤔 1: 'Minstrel with Cymbals' stitched by May Morris 1885 2: 'Acanthus' designed by William Morris, made by Morris & Co circa 1880 3: From the Red House, stitched by Jane Morris, 1860-65
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Today we remember Jane Morris, who died #onthisday in 1914, age 74. She died from a short illness, however had suffered from suspected chronic illness and pain her whole life. She is buried in Kelmscott, alongside her husband. #janemorris #janeburden #williammorris
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“I do not want art for a few, any more than education for a few, or freedom for a few” William Morris, 1887 🎨 #williammorris #williammorrissociety #kelmscotthouse #hammersmith #artsandcrafts #artsandcraftsmovement #art #londonmusuem #londonexhibition
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Our next 'Coffee with a Curator' event will cover the scope and history of the library at Kelmscott House, as well as the books Morris collected. There's still time to come along! The talk is online on 22nd January, 11am. Tickets in bio! 🔗 #kelmscotthouse #williammorris
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Today's #collectionhighlight is this membership card for the Democratic Federation 🗃️ In 1883, Morris joined what was soon to be known as the Social Democratic Federation. But in 1884, Morris, among other notable socialist figures, resigned and set up the Socialist League
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