My pilgrimage to all the William Morris sites in London fittingly finished with the place he lived and died in. William Morris Society (Kelmscott Press) The small museum run by the William Morris Society sits in the basement and Coach House of Morris’ last home. He ran his infamous Kelmscott Press here and held… Read More The End of Morris
Hogarth’s House William Hogarth was a famous and inventive painter and printmaker. He is famous for his serial prints which depict moral tales of London life in the 18th century. He also helped develop copyright laws in England in order to stop people from reproducing his work without paying him. He also helped to found… Read More A museum nerd’s progress
William Morris’s Red House, Bexleyheath, England 16.12.16
Thames Path Hammersmith, London UK 14.01.17
If you follow this blog (or follow me on instagram) you know of my deep and everlasting love of designer and activist William Morris! This post another Morris fan letter. Red House This whole house is full of love, inspiration and fun. Morris wanted a place to live with his wife Jane and their children.… Read More Friends, Family and Wombats
Foggy Hyde Park & Kensington Gardens 23.01.17
Over the holidays I got a chance to visit a museum in a new home! The Design Museum The Design Museum recently reopened in its new home in South Kensington next to Holland Park. It’s a really lovely spot. Also, loads of people walk their dogs in the park! – which is always a… Read More Well Designed
Royal Art Collections are always stunning if overwhelming. Many have founded the national art collections of European nations (France, Austria and Spain come to mind). Not so here in the UK! The Queen has her very own art gallery attached to Buckingham Palace. The Queen’s Gallery The entrance is to the side of the… Read More The Queen’s Art
Kew Palace, Kew Gardens, London, UK
Greenwich is a lovely little town that was eaten by London. Not to worry it still retains its impeccable charm! Queen’s House, Greenwich The museum has just recently re-opened after renovations. It’s got new art, and new interpretation. Originally built for Queen Anne of Denmark (James I), though her successor, Queen Henrietta Marie (Charles… Read More House of Queens
Liberté (formerly) of London 