| William Morris
(1834-1896) was a British artist and poet, and also a socialist. He worked
as a painter for a number of years before founding the decorating business
Morris, Marshall, Faulkner and Co, known as 'The Firm' with other artists,
along the lines of medieval craftmanship. He designed wallpaper, fabric,
tapestry, carpets, stained glass and furniture. His weaving and dyeing
works was based at Merton Abbey, and he was joined here by William de
Morgan (1839-1917), a stained glass designer, who became famous for the
design of pottery tiles which were based on medieval designs, scenic,
figural or art nouveau style. |
