Jesus Old Members’ Group
Visit to William Morris Gallery:
‘From Oxford Back Alley to Fame on Stage & Screen; Women’s Social Mobility in Victorian England’
13 May 2022

An opportunity to visit the house where the young William Morris grew up, with a guided tour of the museum displaying all aspects of his life’s work. Plus a talk on the extraordinary character Jane Burden who became Morris’s wife and a muse for the whole Pre-Raphaelite brotherhood.

Location: William Morris Gallery, Lloyd Park, Forest Road, Walthamstow, London E17 4PP

As usual, we aim to make this a good social occasion with the opportunity to meet aMerwards, for those who would like to, in the nearby pub The Bell at 617 Forest Road, London E17 4NE

On this occasion we are limited to a select number of 15 participants on the tour, so book early to avoid disappointment.

Timetable for the event:
11.00
Latest time to arrive for the museum tour (which will take about 45 minutes)
12.00 noon
Convene in the Acanthus Room for an illustrated talk about Jane Burden and her remarkable life and influence beyond it. Maybe you know her better than you think.
1pm
Tasty café lunch available to buy in the gallery
2pm
Further self-guided tour of the gallery and surrounding park is possible for those who wish
3pm
Repair to The Bell pub for further chat and conviviality.

The cost of the gallery guided tour and talk is £21 per person

Bookings to be made on this link to the accompanying form by Monday 9 May
There is no parking available at the gallery or in the surrounding streets. You are advised to
arrive by public transport: The gallery is about 12 minutes’ walk from Walthamstow Central tube
station (Victoria Line) and 18 minutes’ walk from Walthamstow Queen’s Road Overground station. Check Google maps for directions. The area is also well served by National Rail and buses.

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Andy Simpson
Newsletter editor JOMG (XL Network)