MAY MORRIS STUDY ROOM VISIT JAN 2027

Tue 26 Jan 2027, 2–3pm OR 3–4pm

At the Museum

Choose one of two sessions: 2–3pm OR 3–4pm

Meet in the Randolph Sculpture Gallery 21 on the ground floor.

Tickets are £20. Booking is essential.

Please note tickets are available shortly.

With Dr Lynn Hulse, textile historian

Highlights of this behind-scenes-visit to the New Douce Study Room include working designs from May Morris's years spent managing the embroidery department at Morris & Co. (1885-1896), through to the First World War and beyond.

Dr Hulse will also be presenting May's botanical drawings and photographic archive of historic needlework.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to view original embroideries produced by Morris & Co.

Pattern for repeated border design of knotwork diamond, tulip and two flower buds by embroiderer May Morris

May Morris embroidery designs and patterns displayed in the New Douce Room

Left: knot work border pattern, possibly for a dress, May Morris, c. 1910-1938. Right: May's patterns with her drawings and designs on display in the Study Room

This event is part of our Love & Legacy season of events.