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William Morris's Red House - Visit the English Home of the Arts&Crafts Movement

By Ferne Arfin, About.com

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William Morris's Gardens Still "Clothe" The Red House

Garden of William Morris's Red House

Morris's original garden designs are being restored.

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William Morris believed that gardens should be used to "clothe" a house and he designed the gardens of The Red House for that purpose. Although the house was sold to a family who kept it for more than 150 years, the main features of Morris's original landscaping have been maintained.

Index: William Morris's Red House - Visit the English Home of the Arts&Crafts Movement

  1. A Landmark of Domestic Architecture and Garden Design.
  2. A Chance to See the Process of Restoration at The Red House
  3. The Red House - Handcrafted and Gothic
  4. William Morris's Gardens Still "Clothe" The Red House

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