William Morris Gallery
Lloyd Park
Forest Road
London
Greater London
E17 4PP
England
Website
www.walthamforest.gov.uk/william-morris
wmg.enquiries@walthamforest.gov.uk
Telephone
020 8496 4390
Fax
020 8527 7070
The Gallery is currently closed undergoing major redevelopment - re-opening in July 2012. The stunning William Morris Gallery Development Project will transform the Gallery, creating a first class visitor facility and a centre of excellence for the study of William Morris and the Arts and Crafts Movement. Keep up with progress by following us on facebook and twitter.
It is public museum devoted to this country's best known and most versatile designer. William Morris, designer, craftsman, writer, socialist and conservationist, was born in Walthamstow on 24th March 1834. The Gallery is housed in the eighteenth century Water house, Morris's family home.
The internationally important collections illustrate his life, achievements and influence, with displays of woven and printed fabrics, rugs, carpets, wallpapers, furniture, painted tiles, stained glass and books. Morris's desings are shown alongside those of Edward Burne-Jones, Philip Webb, Rossetti, Ford Madox Brown, Kate and Lucy Faulkner and many others.
The applied art collection is complemented by the Brangwyn Gift of paintings, drawings, prints and sculpture by the Pre-Raphaelites, as well as works by Sir Frank Brangwyn RA himself.
Venue Type:
Museum, Gallery, Historic house or home
Lloyd Park
Forest Road
London
Greater London
E17 4PP
England
Website
www.walthamforest.gov.uk/william-morris
wmg.enquiries@walthamforest.gov.uk
Telephone
020 8496 4390
Fax
020 8527 7070
Collection details
Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art
Collections services
- Specialist publications on collections available
- Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Lloyd Park
Forest Road
London
Greater London
E17 4PP
England
Website
www.walthamforest.gov.uk/william-morris
wmg.enquiries@walthamforest.gov.uk
Telephone
020 8496 4390
Fax
020 8527 7070
Witch Hunt Exhibition
With her broomstick, pointed hat and black cat, the witch is one of the most iconic and infamous characters from fairytale, folklore and fiction.
Yet behind this image lies a true story of paranoia and persecution during the 16th and 17th centuries. This exhibition explains how and why this tragedy occurred.
This exhibition is a touring exhibition produced by Epping Forest District Museum and Renaissance in the Regions.
Wednesday-Sunday, 10am-5pm
Suitable for
- Any age
Where
Vestry House Museum
Website
William Morris: Designer, Craftsman, Local Celebrity
In 2012 the William Morris Gallery are presenting a new exhibition at Leyton Municipal Offices (next to Leyton Library, Leyton tube). The exhibition will introduce visitors to William Morris and his work whilst exploring his historical connection to the local area. Visitors will also be able to find out more about the development project and view plans for the new Gallery.
The spectacular Peacock and Bird carpet designed by Morris & Co. will be on display for the first time. The carpet was donated to the Gallery in 2010 and is the only one of its kind known to exist in the world.
A programme of activities and events will be available for families and adults, check out our what’s on guide for more information.
The exhibition will be open to the public Wednesday to Saturday 10.00 – 17.00.
Suitable for
- Any age
Where
Leyton Municipal Offices, 2a Ruckholt Road, Leyton, E10 5NP
Website
Lloyd Park
Forest Road
London
Greater London
E17 4PP
England
Website
www.walthamforest.gov.uk/william-morris
wmg.enquiries@walthamforest.gov.uk
Telephone
020 8496 4390
Fax
020 8527 7070
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