Support the William Morris Gallery

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We strongly object to the current plans by the London Borough of Waltham Forest for considerably reduced weekday openings of the William Morris Gallery. We also object to removal of the curators of the Gallery's important collection - one of the largest collections of William Morris material in the world. Access and interpretation are crucial to the success of any museum, and to reduce both is unacceptable. The Gallery is a vital international, national, and local asset to Walthamstow, and should be maintained accordingly.

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  • Malcolm T
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  • Judith T
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    • Save this important international resource
  • Samantha W
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  • Sally H
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  • Joan M S
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    • After 30 years as an archivist/curator, I am well aware of both the pressures on funding such positions and the importance of doing so. I urge you to do the right thing and abandon plans to reduce support. The William Morris Gallery is an invaluable cultural jewel in the Waltham Forest Council crown. Celebrate it.
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  • MARY K
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    • I STRONGLY SUPPORT THIS PETITION
  • Carol Ann K
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  • Sharon C
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    • Everyone is facing cut backs, but those proposed could result in long-term damage.. Although curation and scholarly access must be prioritised, it would be a very great pity that the local stakeholders would have much reduced access to the single most important cultural asset of Walthamstow.
  • Graeme B
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  • Charlotte F
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    • WMG is for many people the ONLY reason to go to Walthamstow!!!
  • fleur l
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    • valuable resource
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    • The Fine Art Society, London
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    • An important resource for us all - please, no cuts
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  • Mary Cheek M
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    • I have visited the William Morris Gallery and found it to be a wonderful resource. I would hope that it would remain easily accessible to the public and scholars alike.
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  • Peter R
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    • The Council are acting out of ignorance and arrogance rather than prudence. What kind of legacy can we leave future generations if we allow such people to ride roughshod over our heritage?
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  • Beth R
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    • For once in my life I agree with my husband !
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  • MacKenzie B
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    • I am a student of art history and consider this institution to be an invaluable resource. Please do not cut it's funding!
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  • Jennifer S
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    • As a student just beginning a Masters program in Decorative Arts History, I am just now tapping into William Morris. It would be a shame to limit any educational material.
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