Directly opposite stood Elm House (demolished in 1898) in extensive grounds the birthplace of William Morris 24 March 1834.
Borough of Walthamstow
E17, Forest Road, 343, Walthamstow Fire Station
The plaque is between the two notices on the white wall.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesof london.co.uk
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William Morris - birthplace
Designer, author and visionary socialist. Born Elm House, Walthamstow, Essex...
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William Morris - birthplace
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