View of Red House from the garden

Red House in Bexleyheath in the southern suburbs of London, England is a key building in the history of the Arts and Crafts movement and of 19th century British architecture. It was designed in 1859 by its owner, William Morris, and the architect Philip Webb, with wall paintings and stained glass by Edward Burne-Jones. Morris wanted a home for himself and his new wife, Jane. He also desired to have a "Palace of Art" in which he and his friends could enjoy producing works of art. The house is of warm red brick with a steep tiled roof and an emphasis on natural materials. It was the first domestic dwelling to have stained glass windows. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1296x972, 529 KB)The Red House - June 2004 Author: Velela. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1296x972, 529 KB)The Red House - June 2004 Author: Velela. ... Bexleyheath is a place in the London Borough of Bexley. ... For other uses, see London (disambiguation) and Defining London (below). ... Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my [birth]right) Englands location (dark green) within the British Isles Languages English (de facto) Capital London de facto Largest city London Area – Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population – Total (mid-2004) – Total (2001 Census) – Density Ranked... Artichoke wallpaper, by John Henry Dearle for William Morris & Co. ... Alternative meaning: Nineteenth Century (periodical) (18th century — 19th century — 20th century — more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 19th century was that century which lasted from 1801-1900 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar. ... This page is about William Morris, the writer, designer and socialist. ... Philip Speakman Webb born 12 January 1831 died 17 April 1915 was an architect who designed The Red House at Bexleyheath in 1859 and also the house Standen with William Morris. ... Love Among the Ruins, by Edward Burne-Jones. ...

The garden is also significant, being an early example of the idea of a garden as a series of exterior "rooms". Morris wanted the garden to be an integral part of the house, providing a seamless experience. The "rooms" were comprised of a herb garden, a vegetable garden, and two rooms full of old-fashioned flowers — jasmine, lavender, roses, and an abundance of fruit trees — apple, pear and quince. Species About 200 species, including: Jasminum angulare Jasminum angustifolium Jasminum auriculatum Jasminum azoricum Jasminum beesianum Jasminum dichotomum– Gold Coast Jasmine Jasminum floridum Jasminum fluminense– African Jasmine Jasminum fruticans Jasminum humile– Yellow Jasmine Jasminum grandiflorum Jasminum mesnyi– Primrose Jasmine Jasminum multiflorum– Star Jasmine Jasminum nitidum– Shining Jasmine Jasminum nudiflorum– Winter Jasmine... Species About 25-30, including: Lavandula angustifolia Lavandula canariensis Lavandula dentata Lavandula lanata Lavandula latifolia Lavandula multifida Lavandula pinnata Lavandula stoechas Lavandula viridis The lavenders Lavandula are a genus of about 25-30 species of flowering plants in the mint family, Lamiaceae, native from the Mediterranean region south to tropical... Species About 100, see text A rose is a flowering shrub of the genus Rosa and the flower of this shrub. ... Binomial name Malus domestica Borkh. ... Species About 30 species, including: Pyrus amygdaliformis Pyrus austriaca Pyrus balansae Pyrus betulifolia Pyrus bourgaeana Pyrus bretschneideri Pyrus calleryana Pyrus caucasica Pyrus communis Pyrus cordata Pyrus cossonii Pyrus elaeagrifolia Pyrus fauriei Pyrus kawakamii Pyrus korshinskyi Pyrus lindleyi Pyrus nivalis Pyrus pashia Pyrus persica Pyrus phaeocarpa Pyrus pyraster Pyrus pyrifolia Pyrus... Binomial name Cydonia oblonga Mill. ...

Morris lived with Jane in the house for only five years, during which time their two daughters, Jenny and May, were born. Forced to give up the house for financial reasons in 1865, Morris vowed upon leaving never to return. He said that to see the house again would be more than he could bear.

The house was lived in as a family home for nearly 150 years. In 1952, Ted and Doris Hollamby moved into Red House; they, along with the members of two other families, the Toms and the McDonalds, restored the house and reinstated many of the original arts and crafts features. 1952 (MCMLII) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... It has been suggested that Handicraft be merged into this article or section. ...

Window detail in Red House

The National Trust acquired Red House in 2003 and is carrying out further restoration and research to restore the house as closely as possible to its original condition. The house is open to the public, but at present visits are by guided tour only and must be booked in advance. There is a tea room and a gift shop. The house will be closed from December 2005 until March 2006 for re-wiring. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1365x960, 456 KB)The Red House window detail Author: Velela. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1365x960, 456 KB)The Red House window detail Author: Velela. ... The standard of the National Trust The National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty, usually known as The National Trust, is a British preservation organization. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

External links

• Red House information at the National Trust
• A tribute to Ted & Doris Hollamby's stewardship of Red House
• Friends of Red House