Red House

Historic Houses: Red House, program with Jan Marsh, video. 2 parts. Antiques TV. 2007.
Part 1 (8 mins.) http://www.antiques.tv/movie.php?movieid=27
Part 2 (13 mins.) http://www.antiques.tv/movie.php?movieid=28.
The unique home of William Morris--artist, craftsman and socialist
Internationally significant Arts & Crafts Movement house, built for William Morris
Designed by Morris and his friend, the architect Philip Webb
Original items of fixed furniture created by Morris and Webb
Outstanding wall paintings and stained glass by Edward Byrne Jones
Delightful, peaceful garden 'clothes the house', now in suburban surroundings
Tea-room and small shop with range of gifts, books and Arts & Crafts-related items
What's new for 2008
Early stables now open to the public. New documents exhibition room, displaying a letter from Webb to Morris found under the floorboards. Embroidered panel of Aphrodite, designed by William Morris, in Dining Room. Picnics by arrangement
When the property was acquired by the National Trust from private owners in 2003 it was opened for visitors to see it as it was. Research has now begun to reveal more about the house as originally created by Webb and Morris and, as time goes on, more features and items are displayed.
Visitor Information
Opening arrangements
1 March - 21 December 2008
11 a. m. - 4.45 p. m., Wednesdays, Thurdsdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Su
Admission by booked guided tour with limited free flow entry after 3.30 p. m. Tel. for details. Last admission 30 mins. before closing. Note that there are no toilets.
Admission Prices
National Trust standard pricing, adults £6.60, children £3.30.
Red House, National Trust
Red House Lane
Bexleyheath DA6 8JF
Tel. 020 8304 9878 (bookings 9,30 a. m. - 1,30 p. m., Tues - Sat)
redhouse@nationaltrust.org.uk
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-redhouse
Friends of Red House
www.friends-red-house.co.uk
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