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The bicentenary of the great Victorian critic’s birth is an occasion to consider how well his ideas have stood the test of time
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The ‘old house by the Thames’ that inspired William Morris
Morris found peace and happiness at Kelmscott Manor in the Cotswolds. Now, work is underway to preserve its unique character for future visitors