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"Morris: A Tapestry of Timeless Elegance and Enduring Legacy" Step into the enchanting world of Morris, where artistry weaves together a rich tapestry of history

Background imageMorris Collection: Great auk, Pinguinus impennis. Extinct

Great auk, Pinguinus impennis. Extinct. Handcoloured woodblock engraving by Benjamin Fawcett from Francis Orpen Morris Natural History of British Birds, London, 1850

Background imageMorris Collection: Illustration, Kelmscott Manor, William Morris

Illustration, Kelmscott Manor, William Morris
Illustration by William Morris, Kelmscott Manor, News from Nowhere. 1891

Background imageMorris Collection: Illustration, The Earthly Paradise, William Morris

Illustration, The Earthly Paradise, William Morris
Illustration, The Earthly Paradise, an epic poem by William Morris. The Three Graces title page for the 1890 edition. 1890

Background imageMorris Collection: Margaret Morris dancers at Cap D Antibes

Margaret Morris dancers at Cap D Antibes
Margaret Morris dancers enjoying the swimming pool at the Cap D Antibes. Morris had her summer school at Antibes, an environment ideal for the outdoor dancing her movement espoused. Date: 1924

Background imageMorris Collection: Dai Morris - Welsh rugby player

Dai Morris - Welsh rugby player Date: 1960s - 1970s

Background imageMorris Collection: Glamorous girls

Glamorous girls
Three glamorous Edwardian girls bathing in the sea. Artist M. Morris. Date: c.1906

Background imageMorris Collection: Margaret Morris Summer Dancing School

Margaret Morris Summer Dancing School
Margaret Morris (1891-1980), the English dancer, pioneer of modern, expressive dance and teacher, giving a demonstration in the grounds of her summer school

Background imageMorris Collection: The Sketch cover - Margaret Morris

The Sketch cover - Margaret Morris
Sketch cover featuring a photograph of Margaret Morris (1891-1980), the English dancer and teacher, in costume of stranded wool she wore in her " Savage Ballet". 1924

Background imageMorris Collection: Postcard booklet, Morris Sheppard Lake and Dam, Texas, USA

Postcard booklet, Morris Sheppard Lake and Dam, Texas, USA
Postcard booklet, aerial view of Morris Sheppard Lake and Dam near Mineral Wells, Texas, USA. Date: 1942

Background imageMorris Collection: Morris Clark

Morris Clark, renowned for being one of the Gibson Girls, appearing in The Catch of the Season, at the Vaudeville Theatre, London. Date: 1905

Background imageMorris Collection: Felix Morris in On Change - The Theatre magazine

Felix Morris in On Change - The Theatre magazine
Felix Morris performing in On Change - in The Theatre Magazine, March 1886. 1886

Background imageMorris Collection: Seashore. The mornings labors

Seashore. The mornings labors - Edwardian seaside scene depicts a family group on the beach. Artist: Mittie Morris Date: circa 1912

Background imageMorris Collection: Seashore

Seashore - Edwardian seaside scene depicts two young ladies a man and a child in the sea. Artist: Mittie Morris Date: circa 1910

Background imageMorris Collection: Hoopoe (Upupa epops). A regular spring visitor to Britains southern shores

Hoopoe (Upupa epops). A regular spring visitor to Britains southern shores. Date: 1851

Background imageMorris Collection: After the trials and tribulations of the story Adam Bede declares his love to Dinah

After the trials and tribulations of the story Adam Bede declares his love to Dinah
536938 After the trials and tribulations of the story Adam Bede declares his love to Dinah Morris, the Methodist preacher. Adam Bede by George Eliot, first published 1859

Background imageMorris Collection: Lemon Hill, 1807 (oil on panel)

Lemon Hill, 1807 (oil on panel)
AKM201880 Lemon Hill, 1807 (oil on panel) by Woodside, John Archibald (1781-1852); Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent; (add.info)

Background imageMorris Collection: A three-fold screen with three embroidered panels within a glazed mahogany frame

A three-fold screen with three embroidered panels within a glazed mahogany frame
1767196 A three-fold screen with three embroidered panels within a glazed mahogany frame by Morris & Company; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMorris Collection: Seven William Morris blue Small Bough square tiles, (ceramic)

Seven William Morris blue Small Bough square tiles, (ceramic)
1194921 Seven William Morris blue Small Bough square tiles, (ceramic) by Morris, William (1834-96); 15.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageMorris Collection: African American baseball players from Morris Brown College, Atlanta, Georgia, c

African American baseball players from Morris Brown College, Atlanta, Georgia, c
5042898 African American baseball players from Morris Brown College, Atlanta, Georgia, c.1899 (gelatin silver print) by American Photographer

Background imageMorris Collection: Advertisement for Morris cars, 1926 (litho)

Advertisement for Morris cars, 1926 (litho)
6030842 Advertisement for Morris cars, 1926 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for Morris cars)

Background imageMorris Collection: Christ Preaching, c. 1870 (stained glass)

Christ Preaching, c. 1870 (stained glass)
PC129057 Christ Preaching, c.1870 (stained glass) by Rossetti, Dante Gabriel Charles (1828-82); Christ Church, Albany Street, Camden

Background imageMorris Collection: Parisian street scene (gouache on paper)

Parisian street scene (gouache on paper)
GG137337 Parisian street scene (gouache on paper) by Galien-Laloue, Eugene (Jacques Lievin) (1854-1941); 31.8x43.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eGavin Graham Gallery, London, UK; French

Background imageMorris Collection: Boring three Morris cylinder blocks for their camshafts (b / w photo)

Boring three Morris cylinder blocks for their camshafts (b / w photo)
6004164 Boring three Morris cylinder blocks for their camshafts (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMorris Collection: All the holes in the Morris cylinder block are drilled at once in this jig

All the holes in the Morris cylinder block are drilled at once in this jig
6004160 All the holes in the Morris cylinder block are drilled at once in this jig, which is fed by the roller conveyer (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageMorris Collection: Boring three Morris cylinder blocks simultaneously (b / w photo)

Boring three Morris cylinder blocks simultaneously (b / w photo)
6004155 Boring three Morris cylinder blocks simultaneously (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boring three Morris cylinder blocks simultaneously)

Background imageMorris Collection: Hetty Sorrel, sentenced to death for infanticide, comforted in prison by her Methodist

Hetty Sorrel, sentenced to death for infanticide, comforted in prison by her Methodist
536934 Hetty Sorrel, sentenced to death for infanticide, comforted in prison by her Methodist preacher cousin, Dinah Morris

Background imageMorris Collection: Front cover of the book Love is Enough or The Freeing of Pharamond

Front cover of the book Love is Enough or The Freeing of Pharamond
985744 Front cover of the book Love is Enough or The Freeing of Pharamond by William Morris, 1873 (crimson & green morocco leather, gilt, mother of pearl)

Background imageMorris Collection: The Grands Magasins du Louvre decorated for the celebration of the 1918 Victory

The Grands Magasins du Louvre decorated for the celebration of the 1918 Victory
698807 The Grands Magasins du Louvre decorated for the celebration of the 1918 Victory, 14th July 1919 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageMorris Collection: The Arming and Departure of the Knights, tapestry designed by the artist

The Arming and Departure of the Knights, tapestry designed by the artist
BIR111595 The Arming and Departure of the Knights, tapestry designed by the artist and woven by Morris & Co. 1895-96 (textile) by Burne-Jones

Background imageMorris Collection: Mrs William Morris, 1860 (pencil on paper)

Mrs William Morris, 1860 (pencil on paper)
1202912 Mrs William Morris, 1860 (pencil on paper) by Rossetti, Dante Gabriel Charles (1828-82); 21.9x17.8 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Background imageMorris Collection: Thisbe, 1861-62 (ceramic)

Thisbe, 1861-62 (ceramic)
1194900 Thisbe, 1861-62 (ceramic) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 25.5 high cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageMorris Collection: Portrait of William Morris, 1886 (black and white photograph)

Portrait of William Morris, 1886 (black and white photograph)
1195399 Portrait of William Morris, 1886 (black and white photograph) by English School, (19th century); 36x29.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: English School)

Background imageMorris Collection: Dido and Cupid, 1874-c. 1919 (w / c on vellum)

Dido and Cupid, 1874-c. 1919 (w / c on vellum)
1195388 Dido and Cupid, 1874-c.1919 (w/c on vellum) by English School, (19th century); 33.5x24 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageMorris Collection: Map showing Toll Bar House, Morris Lane, Kirkstall, West Yorkshire, 1849 (colour litho)

Map showing Toll Bar House, Morris Lane, Kirkstall, West Yorkshire, 1849 (colour litho)
1262499 Map showing Toll Bar House, Morris Lane, Kirkstall, West Yorkshire, 1849 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery)

Background imageMorris Collection: Advertisement for Morris cars, 1925 (litho)

Advertisement for Morris cars, 1925 (litho)
6030843 Advertisement for Morris cars, 1925 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for Morris cars)

Background imageMorris Collection: Calligraphic and illuminated manuscript, c. 1871-1873 (inks and paint on paper)

Calligraphic and illuminated manuscript, c. 1871-1873 (inks and paint on paper)
1195400 Calligraphic and illuminated manuscript, c.1871-1873 (inks and paint on paper) by Morris, William (1834-96); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageMorris Collection: Original drawing for a full-page border, 1892-1895 (indian ink over pencil

Original drawing for a full-page border, 1892-1895 (indian ink over pencil
1195397 Original drawing for a full-page border, 1892-1895 (indian ink over pencil, heightened with chinese white) by Morris

Background imageMorris Collection: Cassandra Bound, 1874-c. 1919 (w / c on vellum)

Cassandra Bound, 1874-c. 1919 (w / c on vellum)
1195387 Cassandra Bound, 1874-c.1919 (w/c on vellum) by English School, (19th century); 33.5x24 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageMorris Collection: Scene from Troilus and Criseyde, historiated initial B

Scene from Troilus and Criseyde, historiated initial B
1195398 Scene from Troilus and Criseyde, historiated initial B, manuscript with full page-border, 1896 (woodcut in black and red) by Morris

Background imageMorris Collection: The Sherborne Pageant, Morris Dancers in the Greenwood (b / w photo)

The Sherborne Pageant, Morris Dancers in the Greenwood (b / w photo)
3091562 The Sherborne Pageant, Morris Dancers in the Greenwood (b/w photo) by Stone, J. Benjamin (1838-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sherborne Pageant, Morris Dancers in the Greenwood)

Background imageMorris Collection: Portrait of William Morris (1834-1896). Creator: Hollyer, Frederick (1838-1933)

Portrait of William Morris (1834-1896). Creator: Hollyer, Frederick (1838-1933)
Portrait of William Morris (1834-1896). Private Collection

Background imageMorris Collection: Morris, 1798-1803. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Memin

Morris, 1798-1803. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Memin
Morris, 1798-1803

Background imageMorris Collection: Morris

Morris
Alfonso Novillo

Background imageMorris Collection: A W H Smith wholesale newsagents delivery driver seen here leaving the morning papers at

A W H Smith wholesale newsagents delivery driver seen here leaving the morning papers at the entrance to a Foleshill tobacconist in the small hours of the morning. Circa 1963

Background imageMorris Collection: Morris Bonnet badge 7th December 1974

Morris Bonnet badge 7th December 1974

Background imageMorris Collection: Morris Minor Low Light Sedans fresh of the production line being packed for export at

Morris Minor Low Light Sedans fresh of the production line being packed for export at Morriss Cowley factory 24th March 1949




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"Morris: A Tapestry of Timeless Elegance and Enduring Legacy" Step into the enchanting world of Morris, where artistry weaves together a rich tapestry of history. From the mesmerizing Strawberry Thief textile designed by William Morris in 1883 to the iconic 1957 Morris Minor, this name resonates with timeless charm. Intriguingly, BURNE-JONES's masterpiece "Adam & Eve" captures the essence of creation - Adam delving and Eve spinning - just as Morris himself delved into various realms of creativity. The legacy continues with Old & Young Tom Morris, legendary figures in golf whose names are etched forever on the greens. Their prowess mirrored by the grace and precision displayed by Chanctonbury ring dancers outside Lewes Arms pub in Sussex. Speed enthusiasts will revel in memories of Mini Morris Coopers, including Paddy Hopkirk's rally car from 1965 adorned with striking red and white colors. Meanwhile, the classic allure remains intact through vehicles like the 1970 Morris Minor or even earlier models like the beloved Morris Eight. Beyond automobiles lie captivating works from William Morris himself; his working drawings from 1934 showcasing his artistic brilliance. His vision transcends time, leaving an indelible mark on design. Not confined to art alone, George Morris stands tall as a celebrated bell ringer who harmoniously orchestrates eight bells with finesse since 1863. His mastery echoes through generations. Through these glimpses into different facets bearing its name, "Morris" emerges as more than just a word – it symbolizes heritage intertwined with innovation across diverse realms.