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Location: Society of Antiquaries of London
Address: Burlington House, London, W1J 0BE
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Kelmscott Manor, the inspirational Cotswold retreat of William Morris
Manor House
The fascinating and important collections at Kelmscott Manor span more than 300 years and reflect the history, ideas and creative legacy of those who lived and worked here.In addition to its furniture and furnishings, Kelmscott Manor also boasts a significant fine art collection, with important works by Rossetti, Sir Edward Burne-Jones, Albrecht Durer and Breughel.
Garden and Grounds
When Morris found Kelmscott Manor in 1871 the garden delighted him as much as the house. Enclosed by high walls and divided by hedges, it conformed to his idea of a garden ‘fenced from the outside world’ and he, therefore, altered it little.As you wander through the gardens, you can begin to see how he was inspired to create so many of his now internationally famous and much-loved designs from plants, trees and shrubs grown in the Manor gardens, such as Willow Bough (1887); Strawberry Thief (1883) and Kennet (1883). These designs are all reflected in his textiles once you enter the Manor.