Admire the intricate handmade textiles, stained-glass windows, furnishings and interior design of William Morris, who made a major impact on the Adelaide society of the late nineteenth century.

At a Glance

  • Visit William Morris-inspired buildings in and around Adelaide, including the former Stock Exchange building
  • Explore the rich collection of William Morris furnishings in a private viewing at the 180-year-old house at Anlaby Station
  • Admire the Morris-designed stained-glass windows of St Augustine’s Anglican Church and All Souls’ Church

Discover one of the great dynamos of English interior design, William Morris – designer, poet, medievalist and socialist – who revitalised decorative art with his Arts and Crafts Movement, which swept across the British Empire and found its home-away-from-home in the growing city of Adelaide.

Explore the grand residences of Morris’s largest international client and Australia’s wealthiest family, the Barr Smiths, furnishing seven homes with his works. Visit other key sites in and around Adelaide and revel in the beauty of Morris’s enduring works.

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Dates

04 – 10 May 2025 (7 days)

Tour leader

Joyce Morgan

Tour Status

On request

More Details

Tour code: RT2503

Fitness level: Moderate
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