An appeal by the Society for important redevelopments to the Emberton Print Room that will ensure more Kelmscott Press objects are on permanent & long-term display

This year The William Morris Society celebrates 125 years since the publication of the Kelmscott Chaucer, the seminal work produced by William Morris's book printing venture, the Kelmscott Press. Central to these celebrations will be the redevelopment of the Emberton Print Room at Kelmscott House.

While the Society is fortunate to have one of Morris's original printing presses as well as a collection of Kelmscott Press books, original designs and proof pages, we require certain minor renovation works and to purchase museum grade display equipment to enable us to safely exhibit and share this important part of our collection.

What we need to do:

Our target is to raise £4,000 and we are confident that we will be able to do so with your support - any amount, large or small, will help us to achieve this goal!

These funds will allow us to upgrade the lighting in the space, as it is currently not suitable for the display of printed material for long durations, and to purchase a new display case and accompanying object mounts to enable us to regularly display Kelmscott Press books and ephemera in a safe and secure manner.

Recognition for your Support

The Society will recognise the generosity of our donors in this appeal through the following exclusive initiatives:

Donations £10 and over will have the donor's name listed as a supporter on our website and in our magazine

Donations £30 and over will receive a memento of thanks, hand-printed on the Society's Albion Press and have the donor's name listed as a supporter as per above

Donations £150 and over, in addition to receiving the above memento and name listed as a supporter, will also have the opportunity to attend a curator-led session with the Kelmscott Press Chaucer (and others) uncased at Kelmscott House (to take place post COVID)

Donations £400 and over, in addition to receiving the above benefits, will be invited to bring a small group to Kelmscott House for a private printing session with the Society's Albion Press (to take place post COVID)

Deadline

We hope to reach our target by 26 June 2021, the 125th anniversary of the publication of the Kelmscott Chaucer. Please make your donations by this date.