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| In 2026 Red House is open from 16th April to 31st October on certain days of the week. Refer to the National Trust website for precise information. The Friends have produced a generously illustrated souvenir booklet of Red House, which is available to buy for £6 including postage. To purchase a copy please email linda.doreen.hubbard@gmail.com. Click on the image for a copy of the front page. |
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| Payments made by The Friends in recent years are:-
In 2025 £840 for the repair of the Porch Lantern. In 2024 £4,145 for the repair of the Oriel Window in the drawing room, which had bowed, leaving the glass separated from the lead. The repair and reinstallation of the window will prevent further damage, and stop rain penetration. In 2022/23 the replacement of the rose arch in the garden at a cost of £10,000. We are considering funding two end bays to the arch. In 2019 four specially designed garden seats for the Garden Snug project at the house, at a cost of £4,050. In 2018 £7,350 for the provision of a new greenhouse including the removal of the old building, preparation of the ground and purchase and erection of the new building. In 2017 £2,000 for carpets, which were laid in the hall and exhibition room. | |
Events | |
| There is a new exhibition at Kelmscott House, Hammersmith to mark the 70th anniversary of the William Morris Society. Details are provided in a message from the William Morris Society which can be downloaded here | |
| Outings are offered in conjunction with Bexley Civic Society (the founders of the Friends). These offers will either be with the newsletter sent to members or sent by separate e-mail. | |
| (March 2026) | |
| For more information and application forms please email friendsofredhouse@gmail.com | |
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