Kelmscott House, Georgian residential building in Hammersmith, England.
This brick mansion at 26 Upper Mall extends across three floors and features large windows overlooking the River Thames, with a coach house at ground level.
William Morris, the influential textile designer and artist, made this residence his London home from 1878 to 1896, renaming it after Kelmscott village in Oxfordshire.
The William Morris Society maintains a museum in the coach house, displaying original works, including Morris's Albion printing press used for the Kelmscott Press Chaucer.
The museum section opens Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday from 2 to 5 PM, with admission at £3.50 for adults and free entry for local residents.
Sir Francis Ronalds constructed the first electric telegraph in the garden of this house during 1816, marking a significant advancement in communication technology.
Location: London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham
Architectural style: Georgian architecture
Address: 26 26 Upper Mall London London
Website: https://williammorrissociety.org
GPS coordinates: 51.49059,-0.23550
Latest update: May 11, 2025 00:46
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