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Welcome to the William Morris Gallery
The William Morris Gallery is the only public Gallery devoted to William Morris - designer, craftsman, writer, socialist and conservationist - and displays an internationally important collection illustrating his life, achievements and influence.
William Morris was born in Walthamstow in 1834. The Gallery is delightfully housed in the 18th Century Water House, Morris' family home from 1848 to 1856, and set in Lloyd Park in Walthamstow.
Opening times
The William Morris Gallery is open Wednesday-Sunday, 10am-5pm.
Pre-booked group and school visits are welcome on Tuesdays between 10am-5pm.
Free entry!
Support the William Morris Gallery Development Project
The William Morris Gallery is currently drawing up plans for the major William Morris Gallery Development Project to develop the Gallery to create a first class visitor facility and a centre of excellence for the study of William Morris and the Arts and Crafts Movement.
‘Inspired by William Morris’ Call for entries 2010
A group show of works inspired by the life and work of William Morris will be held at the Gallery between October-December 2010.
The competition is open to all London based artists, craftsmen and craftswomen. Following the example of Morris himself - works in all media are eligible. This includes textiles, ceramics, prints, glass, woodwork, painting, film, photography and drawing.
The judging panel will be looking for artists that respond to Morris’ work in the most creative and personal way.
The winner will be awarded a solo show at the William Morris Gallery.
Deadline 1 July 2010.
Download the entry form (Word file)
Download the conditions of entry (Word file)
For more information please contact the William Morris Gallery.
The art of the Desperate Romantics
Each month a key work by one of the Pre-Raphaelites will go on display in the Gallery.
Currently on display is 'A study for ‘Stella Vespertina’' by Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones.
This is a wonderful opportunity to view works which are not on permanent display.
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Each month you can look forward to the latest updates from the William Morris Gallery.
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William Morris Gallery
Lloyd Park
Forest
Road
Walthamstow E17 4PP
Tel 020 8496 4390
Email wmg.enquiries@walthamforest.gov.uk
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