William Morris Gallery
Lloyd Park, Forest Road, E17 4PP
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About William Morris Gallery
The William Morris Gallery was opened in 1950 by the Prime Minister of the day, Atlee. It is a public museum devoted to English Arts and Crafts designer William Morris. The Gallery itself used to be the Morris's family home from 1848 to 1856, and is a Georgian former water house dating back to circa 1750. The gallery is home to many examples of Morris' work including printed and woven textiles, stained glass and carpets. It also houses work by many of his followers and admirers from the Art & Craft Movement of the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. Walthamstow Central tube is about 15-20 minutes walk from the Gallery. Buses from the station go to the ‘Bell Corner’, which is about 150 metres from the Gallery. The gallery's opening hours are as follows: The William Morris Gallery is closed for redevelopment until July 2012. It is being transformed into a world-class cultural destination where people of all ages will enjoy and be inspired by the life, work and extraordinary influence of William Morris.
The William Morris Gallery was opened in 1950 by the Prime Minister of the day, Atlee. It is a public museum devoted to English Arts and Crafts designer William Morris. The Gallery itself used to be the Morris's family home from 1848 to 1856, and is a Georgian former water house dating back to circa 1750. The gallery is home to many examples of Morris' work including printed and woven textiles, stained glass and carpets. It also houses work by many of his followers and admirers from the Art & Craft Movement of the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. Walthamstow Central tube is about 15-20 minutes walk from the Gallery. Buses from the station go to the ‘Bell Corner’, which is about 150 metres from the Gallery. The gallery's opening hours are as follows: The William Morris Gallery is closed for redevelopment until July 2012. It is being transformed into a world-class cultural destination where people of all ages will enjoy and be inspired by the life, work and extraordinary influence of William Morris.
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www1.walthamforest.gov.uk/wmg/about.htm
www1.walthamforest.gov.uk/wmg/about.htm
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