The journey through William Morris’s life and works doesn’t end here. If you enjoyed your visit to the gallery, take a look at one of the many other historic sites associated with Morris.
London
Bishopsgate Institute
The library and archive contains important collections relating to socialist history, protest and campaigning.
Emery Walker’s House, 7 Hammersmith Terrace
Step inside a late 19th century interior with many Morris & Co furnishings. The former home of the printer Emery Walker — Morris’s friend, collaborator and neighbour.
Kelmscott House, Hammersmith
The William Morris Society now occupies the basement and coach house of Morris’ London home. Highlights from the collection include original designs and the Albion Press used by the Kelmscott Press.
Leighton House Museum, Kensington
Built as the home and studio of Victorian artist Frederic, Lord Leighton, the interior is decorated with magnificent ceramics by William De Morgan.
Linley Sambourne House, 18 Stafford Terrace
Former home of the Punch cartoonist Linley Sambourne with Morris & Co furnishings.
Red House, Bexleyheath
Find out where it all began. The house commissioned by Morris, designed by Philip Webb, and decorated by the group of friends.
Victoria and Albert Museum, South Kensington
Visit the Green Dining Room decorated by the Firm and find a selection of Morris & Co designs, furniture, glass, wallpapers and textiles mostly in the British Galleries.
Further afield
De Morgan Collection, Watts Gallery, Barnsley
The largest collection of William De Morgan’s ceramics, including paintings by his wife Evelyn.
Blackwell, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria
An icon of Arts and Crafts architecture, furnished by the Movement’s leading designers including Morris & Co.
Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
A rich collection of Pre-Raphaelite art, Morris & Co designs and the famous Holy Grail tapestries.
Castle Howard, Yorkshire
The ancestral home of the Howard family, the Chapel still contains important stained glass by Morris & Co.
Cheltenham Art Gallery and Museum, Gloucestershire
A nationally important collection of Arts and Crafts material and home to the Emery Walker Library.
Court Barn, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire
Celebrating the Arts and Crafts artists of the Cotswolds, particularly C.R. Ashbee and the Guild of Handicraft.
Crafts Study Centre, Farnham, Surrey
University museum dedicated to craft in all its forms from the 20th century to the present day.
Ditchling Museum, East Sussex
The village of Ditchling was an important centre of art and craft in 20th century. Frank Brangwyn lived and worked here and the area has connections with Eric Gill, Ethel Mairet and Edward Johnston among others.
Gordon Russell Design Museum, Broadway, Worcestershire
Located in the original workshop, the museum celebrates the work of furniture designer Gordon Russell and his company over a period of sixty years.
Kelmscott Manor, near Lechlade, Gloucestershire
A Grade I listed farmhouse bordering on the River Thames; the Morris family’s country retreat and home to a celebrated collection of the work of Morris and Rossetti.
Oxford Union, Oxford
The former debating chamber is decorated with Arthurian murals painted in the 1850s by Morris, Rossetti, Burne-Jones and others.
Saint Michael and All Angels, Brighton
Described as the ‘cathedral of the backstreets’, the church was designed by GF Bodley and then enlarged by William Burges. Visit to see exquisite early stained glass by Morris, Marshall, Faulkner & Co.
St Martin-on-the-Hill, Scarborough
A parish church designed by GF Bodley with stained glass by Morris, Marshall, Faulkner & Co. and ceiling decorations by William Morris and Philip Webb.
Stained Glass Museum
Discover the history and beauty of this ancient craft and the role played by Morris & Co.
Standen, West Sussex
A showpiece of the Arts and Crafts Movement, designed by Philip Webb with Morris & Co furnishings.
Wightwick Manor, Wolverhampton
National Trust property furnished with original Morris & Co wallpapers and textiles, De Morgan tiles and Pre-Raphaelite art.