The William Morris Society — Attraction in London

Highly recommend visiting if you’re in the area. The woman at the front desk was super informative and gave us a bit of background on William Morris, which really added to the experience. The space itself isn’t very large, and while there are some beautiful pieces on display, it’s not as extensive or in-depth as I was hoping.

I especially loved seeing the original printing press downstairs and some of Morris’s prints, but I would have loved even more content—perhaps guided tours, deeper insights into his life, and more on the women involved in the Arts and Crafts movement. There’s real potential to expand the storytelling in this space and make it something special.

That said, it’s still worth a visit—some of the pieces are truly stunning, and it’s a lovely glimpse into...

Delightful, authentic, small museum in the basement rooms and Coach House of Kelmscott House, William Morris's Hammersmith home beautifully situated on the Thames. Welcoming and helpful volunteers. Four rooms with permanent and changing exhibitions featuring original wallpapers, textiles and designs by Morris. Also features information about Morris's private printing press - the Kelmscott Press - and the life of the Morris family at Kelmscott House. The museum has a small shop stocked with a range of reasonably priced items featuring Morris designs. Admission is free for residents of Hammersmith & Fulham, children and members of The William Morris Society. Well...

Having just visited Emery Walker's House, which blew us away, it made sense to walk five minutes down the road to the William Morris Society. We didn't really know what to expect, but we were very pleasantly surprised. The exhibition about the Kelmscott Press was fascinating, and to actually see one of the original printing presses was extraordinary. To be able to leaf through the facsimile of the Chaucer book was wonderful. Finally, the gift shop was irresistible. For any William Morris fan, this place is well...