William Morris: a Life in 10 Objects

Submitted by Claire Woods on November 14, 2018 - 11:22

Venue, Timing and Cost

Venue: 
River & Rowing Museum
Date(s): 
Wednesday, 20 March 2019
Timing: 
11.30am-12.30pm
Cost: 
£6.00. Booking essential.

Roisin Inglesby is Curator at the William Morris Gallery, London. William Morris (1834 – 96) was one of the most prolific and influential figures in British design history. Best known as a writer during his lifetime, Morris’s designs and political beliefs continue to be relevant and inspirational today. This lecture will chart Morris’s life and work through ten key objects, focusing on what they can tell us about his art, his ideas, and his enduring global significance.

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Written and Spoken Word