William Morris
1834 to 1896
7 documented presences
7 places
Quo Fuit places 7 dated presences for William Morris across 7 places, from 1834 to 1881. Each one keeps the sentence it was taken from and a link to its source.
William Morris (24 March 1834 – 3 October 1896) was an English textile designer, poet, artist, writer, and socialist activist associated with the British Arts and Crafts movement.Wikipedia, full article · CC BY-SA
Where William Morris was documented, and when
24 March 1834exact date
Walthamstowattested
“Morris was born at Elm House in Walthamstow, Essex, on 24 March 1834.”
source: Wikipedia: William Morris
February 1848month
Marlborough Collegeattested
“In February 1848 Morris began his studies at Marlborough College in Marlborough, Wiltshire, where he gained a reputation as an eccentric nicknamed "Crab".”
source: Wikipedia: William Morris
February 1848month
Marlborough, Wiltshireattested
“In February 1848 Morris began his studies at Marlborough College in Marlborough, Wiltshire, where he gained a reputation as an eccentric nicknamed "Crab".”
source: Wikipedia: William Morris
1856year
Oxfordattested
“Morris began publishing poetry and short stories in 1856 through The Oxford and Cambridge Magazine which he founded with his friends and financed while at university.”
source: Wikipedia: William Morris
1864year
Red House, Bexleyheathattested
“By 1864, Morris had become increasingly tired of life at Red House, being particularly unhappy with the 3 to 4 hours spent commuting to his London workplace on a daily basis.”
source: Wikipedia: William Morris
1881year
Merton, London (parish)attested
“In summer 1881, Morris took out a lease on the seven-acre former silk weaving factory, the Merton Abbey Works, next to the River Wandle on the High Street at Merton, Southwest London (not to be confused with the adjacent Merton Abbey Mil…”
source: Wikipedia: William Morris
1881year
River Wandleattested
“In summer 1881, Morris took out a lease on the seven-acre former silk weaving factory, the Merton Abbey Works, next to the River Wandle on the High Street at Merton, Southwest London (not to be confused with the adjacent Merton Abbey Mil…”
source: Wikipedia: William Morris
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Places William Morris is documented in
Oxford1 presence · 1856
Marlborough College1 presence · 1848
Marlborough, Wiltshire1 presence · 1848
Merton, London (parish)1 presence · 1881
Red House, Bexleyheath1 presence · 1864
River Wandle1 presence · 1881
Walthamstow1 presence · 1834
Other places tied to William Morris in the record
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1831 to 1882period
Birminghammentioned
“Through Burne-Jones, Morris joined a group of undergraduates from Birmingham who were studying at Pembroke College: William Fulford (1831–1882), Richard Watson Dixon, Charles Faulkner, and Cormell Price.”
source: Wikipedia: William Morris
1831 to 1882period
Pembroke College, Oxfordmentioned
“Through Burne-Jones, Morris joined a group of undergraduates from Birmingham who were studying at Pembroke College: William Fulford (1831–1882), Richard Watson Dixon, Charles Faulkner, and Cormell Price.”
source: Wikipedia: William Morris
1848year
Londonmentioned
“Ruskin had achieved attention in Victorian society for championing the art of a group of painters who had emerged in London in 1848 calling themselves the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood.”
source: Wikipedia: William Morris
June 1852month
Oxford Universitymentioned
“In June 1852 Morris entered Exeter College at Oxford University, although, since the college was full, he went into residence only in January 1853.”
source: Wikipedia: William Morris
June 1852month
Exeter College, Oxfordmentioned
“In June 1852 Morris entered Exeter College at Oxford University, although, since the college was full, he went into residence only in January 1853.”
source: Wikipedia: William Morris
July 1855month
Belgiummentioned
“In summer 1854, Morris travelled to Belgium to look at medieval paintings, and in July 1855 went with Burne-Jones and Fulford across northern France, visiting medieval churches and cathedrals.”
source: Wikipedia: William Morris
August 1856month
Bloomsburymentioned
“Morris soon relocated to Street's London office, in August 1856 moving into a flat in Bloomsbury in Central London with Burne-Jones, an area perhaps chosen for its avant-garde associations.”
source: Wikipedia: William Morris
August 1856month
Central Londonmentioned
“Morris soon relocated to Street's London office, in August 1856 moving into a flat in Bloomsbury in Central London with Burne-Jones, an area perhaps chosen for its avant-garde associations.”
source: Wikipedia: William Morris
26 April 1859exact date
St Michael at the North Gatementioned
“They were married in a low-key ceremony held at St Michael at the North Gate church in Oxford on 26 April 1859, before honeymooning in Bruges, Belgium, and settling temporarily at 41 Great Ormond Street, London.”
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26 April 1859exact date
Brugesmentioned
“They were married in a low-key ceremony held at St Michael at the North Gate church in Oxford on 26 April 1859, before honeymooning in Bruges, Belgium, and settling temporarily at 41 Great Ormond Street, London.”
source: Wikipedia: William Morris
1862year
South Kensingtonmentioned
“Despite Morris's anti-elitist ethos, the Firm soon became increasingly popular and fashionable with the bourgeoisie, particularly following their exhibit at the 1862 International Exhibition in South Kensington, where they received press…”
source: Wikipedia: William Morris
August 1866month
Lymingtonmentioned
“In August 1866 Morris joined the Burne-Jones family on their holiday in Lymington, while in August 1867 both families holidayed together in Oxford.”
source: Wikipedia: William Morris
August 1866month
Oxfordmentioned
“In August 1866 Morris joined the Burne-Jones family on their holiday in Lymington, while in August 1867 both families holidayed together in Oxford.”
source: Wikipedia: William Morris
September 1866month
South Kensingtonmentioned
“During these years the Firm carried out a number of high-profile designs; from September 1866 to January 1867, they redecorated the Armoury and Tapestry Room in St James's Palace, in the latter year also designing the Green Dining Room a…”
source: Wikipedia: William Morris
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Documented at the same place, the same year
Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl KitchenerRed House, Bexleyheath · 1864Catherine EddowesRiver Wandle · 1881
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