The Red House was owned by by William Morris,

an artist known for his wonderful patterns.

I determined 
to do no less 
than to transform 
the world with beauty

William Morris

The only house commissioned,

created and lived in by William Morris,

founder of the Arts & Crafts movement,

Red House is a building of extraordinary architectural

and social significance.

Red House boasts original features

and furniture by Morris and Philip Webb,

stained glass and paintings by Burne-Jones

and embroidery by Jane and Elizabeth Burden.

Coupled with bold architecture

and a garden designed to ‘clothe the house’,

they add up to a fascinating and rewarding place to visit.

Designed by Philip Webb and completed in 1860,

it was described by Edward Burne-Jones as

‘the beautifullest place on earth’. 

The rooms at Red House give a unique view of William and Janey’s life

and the establishment of what later became Morris & Co.

The garden is beautiful

unfortunately it rained heavily,

so we couldn’t sit out there.

At Oxford in the 1850s, William Morris and his close friend 
Edward Burne-Jones discovered 
Geoffrey Chaucer  an English poet and read his works together. 

Morris later referred to Chaucer as "my master" 
and adapted the poet's stories 
into stained glass and textile designs.

In 1891, Morris founded the Kelmscott Press to revive medieval bookcraft. 
The ultimate goal was to print the complete works of Geoffrey Chaucer.

Only 438 copies of the monumental work were produced. 
The volume stands as a towering achievement of the Arts and Crafts Movement 
and the crowning glory of Morris's life, 
as he passed away just months after its completion. 

As it happened

we went to a bar in London, the ” Bookingoffice 1869″

and on a table were the Canterbury Tales,

a huge book (reproduction) by Geoffrey Chaucer.

We were so excited.

So I can show you the beautiful illustrations by William Morris.

Have nothing in your houses
that you do not know 
to be useful 
or believe to be beautiful. 


William Morris 1834 - 1896

It was very interesting what we learnt

and can only recommend to visit the Red House.

Pictures taken by me and my sister on our mobiles.