William Morris, a prominent figure in the British Arts and Crafts movement, has two museums honoring his legacy: the William Morris Gallery in Walthamstow where he grew up, and the Kelmscott House in Hammersmith where he lived as an adult. Morris's work and philosophy influenced design, and after his death, the latter was transformed into a museum by the William Morris Society. The celebrated attractions feature exhibitions on Morris's life, his benefactor Helena Stephenson, and house a notable 19th-century printing press used in his renowned works, including Chaucer.
Walking in, the first thing you're asked is if you live locally (because entry is free), but in my case, £3.50 on a card machine gets a brief intro into the layout of the three-room space.
At the moment, there's a small exhibition about the society's benefactor, Helena Stephenson and how she arranged to gift the house to them.
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