Emery Walker Trust - (Near Hammersmith and Fulham, london)

5 /5 P R: Lovingly-kept house, kept by three generations followed by dedicated volunteers. Worth visiting more than once if you are interested in people, in beautiful objects, in history, in art, in architecture. Volunteers were incredibly knowledgeable and interesting.

4 /5 Timothy Pang: The Emery Walker Trust is a registered charity in the UK (charity number 1158505) dedicated to the advancement of public education in art, crafts, design, and architecture. Its primary focus is the conservation, maintenance, and public display of 7 Hammersmith Terrace in London, the former home of Sir Emery Walker. * Preservation of Emery Walkers House: The Trust owns and manages 7 Hammersmith Terrace, which is considered the last authentic Arts and Crafts interior in Britain. Emery Walker lived in this terraced house on the River Thames from 1903 until his death in 1933, and it remains largely untouched, offering a genuine glimpse into an Arts and Crafts home. * Historic Interiors: The house boasts original William Morris & Co. wallpapers, textiles, and furniture throughout, reflecting Walkers close friendship and collaboration with William Morris. * Guided Tours: The Trust provides pre-booked guided tours of the house, allowing visitors to experience the unique atmosphere and learn about Emery Walkers life and the Arts and Crafts movement. Tours typically run on Thursdays and Saturdays from March to the end of November. * Garden: The house also features a small garden with fine views of the Thames. The gardens paths are made of original 1898 terracotta tiles, and the conservatory has a grapevine descended from the one at Hogarths House. The planting is inspired by the garden diaries of Emery Walkers daughter, Dorothy Walker, and includes flowers featured in William and May Morris designs. * Educational Activities: The Trust aims to educate the public about the Arts and Crafts movement through the preservation of the house and its contents. * Collaboration: The Emery Walker Trust works in partnership with other organizations, such as the William Morris Society, through initiatives such as “Arts & Crafts Hammersmith” to promote the stories of key figures in the movement. * Collection: The Trust cares for Emery Walkers personal artifacts in the house, providing a rich context for understanding his life and work. In essence, the Emery Walker Trust plays a vital role in preserving an important piece of Arts and Crafts heritage in London and making it accessible to the public for educational purposes. Visiting 7 Hammersmith Terrace offers a unique opportunity to step back in time and experience a genuine Arts and Crafts home.

5 /5 Chris Poole: Excellent guide who really knew her stuff when it come to Emery Walker and the history surrounding him. Amazing that the place survived so untouched. Definitely worth a visit if you are interested in the arts and crafts movement and the players in it.

5 /5 Laura Carolina: Tours of an Arts & Crafts house, the home of Emery Walker (1851-1933) and later residents who kept the furnishings and décor intact. Includes William Morris wallpaper, flooring and draperies, and ceramics and tapestries by other artists. An hour-long, volunteer-led tour provides interesting commentary about the residents and items on display. No photos permitted indoors. Must book ahead. (Thanks, guides Ellie and Gwen.) While in the area, check out the William Morris Society museum (currently, 2-5 pm Thu, Sat, Sun).

4 /5 AB: I’m really glad this house exists and that it aims to move beyond the usual framing of the Arts and Crafts movement through William Morris alone. However, I was disappointed that there was not more focus on the women who were so central to the movement and the conservation of this house. Figures like May Morris, Jane Morris, and others made major contributions through their design work, teaching, writing, and leadership. While the exhibit briefly acknowledged a few women, like Dorothy Walker, the main narrative still focused heavily on male figures and their relationships with each other. This felt like a missed opportunity. The Arts and Crafts period coincided with major shifts for women, including growing access to education and the workforce. Women were deeply involved in the movement and have always been central to craft traditions, yet their influence is often underrepresented. I appreciate the effort behind the house, but I hope future tours and galleries do more to highlight the role women played. They were not secondary figures—they were makers, thinkers, subjects and leaders whose impact deserves more space and recognition especially in the arts and crafts movement. Additionally, for anyone with mobility issues, I found it challenging, as the tour involved standing for around an hour and a half with no places to sit. There was a lot of standing and listening, which may not be suitable for everyone. I’d recommend calling ahead to check on accessibility options if that might be a concern for you.