George Frederic Watts OM, RA (1817 – 1904) was widely considered to be the greatest painter of the Victorian era. A portraitist, sculptor, landscape painter and symbolist, Watts's work embodied the most pressing themes and ideas of the time, earning him the title "England's Michelangelo". The Artists' Village Discover Watts Gallery - Artists' Village, a […]

Step into the enchanting world of Cicely Mary Barker (1895 - 1973), the creator of the much-loved Flower Fairies. Experience the timeless appeal of Cicely Mary Barker's creation, the Flower Fairies. First published in 1923, these botanically accurate fairies were inspired by real children that Cicely knew. See a selection of the original Flower Fairies alongside her personal […]

Weekly on Tuesdays and Saturdays, 11.30am - 12.15pm Join one of our expert guides to hear more about the fascinating De Morgans. Husband and wife artists, William and Evelyn De Morgan were anything but ordinary. They defied stereotypes of their time to create beautiful art which supported their liberal, socialist political viewpoint, their feminism, and […]