Plaque

William Morris - birthplace

Inscription

Directly opposite stood Elm House (demolished in 1898) in extensive grounds the birthplace of William Morris 24 March 1834.
Borough of Walthamstow

Site: William Morris - birthplace (1 memorial)

E17, Forest Road, 343, Walthamstow Fire Station

The plaque is between the two notices on the white wall.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesof london.co.uk

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William Morris - birthplace

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William Morris (designer)

Designer, author and visionary socialist.  Born Elm House, Walthamstow, Essex...

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Elm House

Birthplace of William Morris. The family moved from here to Woodford Hall in ...

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William Morris - birthplace

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Borough of Walthamstow

Walthamstow was a  local government district 1894 -1965 when it combined with...

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