William Morris (1834-1896) studied architecture, painting and interior design and as a craftsman, designer, writer and typographer became one of the most important figures in 19th century art and culture. During the 1880s, he became a Socialist and joined the Democratic Federation, but left in 1884 to form the Socialist League and later the Hammersmith Socialist Society. He was an active propagandist in the socialist cause, touring the country giving hundreds of lectures and speeches. He was a prominent supporter of the key strikes in this period and took part in several political demonstrations, notably on "Bloody Sunday" in 1887 in Trafalgar Square.

The 'Labour Prophet' was the newspaper of the Labour Church Movement, founded by John Trevor in 1891. His followers were Christian Socialists who believed the labour movement was the means for achieving "the Kingdom of God on Earth". Many prominent socialists, e.g. Hardie, Tillett, Mann were active in the Labour Church.

Title	William Morris (1834-1896)
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Production Date	1896
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Holding Institution	TUC Library Collections, London Metropolitan University
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