The William Morris Society Visit Website  About The Society, founded in 1955, aims to make the life and work of Morris and his associates better known and provides information on topics of interest to its members and arranges lectures, education programs, visits, exhibitions, and other activities.
It encourages the reprinting of his works and the continued manufacture of his textile and wallpaper designs. Publications A Newsletter is published quarterly (two issues with US supplements) and there is a biannual Journal: both free to members. The Society also publishes an array of books and pamphlets dealing with Morris. In addition, the Society sponsors education programs for school groups and maintains a collection of books, textiles, and other materials relating to Morris at its headquarters at Kelmscott House.
Events Its programs which involve branches in the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States include lectures, conferences, tours, museum visits, and social gatherings. Regular events in the UK include a Kelmscott Lecture, a birthday party held in March, and visits to exhibitions and such places as the William Morris Gallery, Red House, Kelmscott Manor, and Standen. These visits, our tours and our short residential study courses, enable members living abroad or outside London to participate in the Society's activities. In addition, the Society sponsors education programs for school groups and maintains a collection of books, textiles, and other materials relating to Morris at its headquarters at Kelmscott House.
The Society also has local groups in various parts of Britain and affiliations with the William Morris Society in the United States and the William Morris Society of Canada.
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