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Arts and Crafts movement

Categories: Craft / Design

This design and construction movement began in Britain around 1880 and quickly spread across America and Europe. Taking its name from the Arts and Crafts Exhibition Society, it stood for traditional craftsmanship using simple forms of decoration, and advocated economic and social reform. William Morris was one of its main influences.

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

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Arts and Crafts movement

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Sir Arthur Mackmurdo

Arthur H. Mackmurdo, architect, 1851 - 1942, a pioneer and founder of the Art...

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Guild and School of Handicraft

Founded by C. R. Ashbee together with an evening school.   Initially opened in Toynbee Hall then moved to the the top floor of the next-door warehouse, 34 Commercial Street.  In 1890-1 the workshop...

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Peter Vanderbank

Peter Vanderbank

Engraver. Probably born Paris. Came to London in 1674. Died at his brother's in Hertfordshire.

Person, Art, Craft / Design, France

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David Kuhrt

David Kuhrt

Artist and poet active in 1990. His lettering business was named Novalis and his assistant on the Bentley plaques was Yolande.

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George Heriot

George Heriot

Goldsmith. Born Edinburgh. Died London, buried St. Martin-in-the-Fields.

Person, Craft / Design, Scotland

1 memorial
Duncan Grant

Duncan Grant

Painter and designer. Born Scotland but brought up in India, Burma and Rugby School. Cousin and for a time lover of Lyton Strachey, through whom he met and joined the Bloomsbury Group. He also had ...

Person, Art, Craft / Design, Scotland

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