Rory Hutton The Ladies of Llangollen A3 Print

Discover the stories, people and places at the heart of Earthly Paradise: Radical Living in the UK through this exclusive A3 print, specially commissioned by William Morris Gallery and created by Cambridge-based artist and historian Rory Hutton.

This striking lino-cut design pays tribute to the Ladies of Llangollen, one of Britain's most celebrated examples of alternative domestic life. Featuring William Wordsworth's poem Sisters in Love, the print explores the enduring partnership between Eleanor Butler and Sarah Ponsonby, who left Ireland together in 1778 to create a remarkable shared home in North Wales. Their home became a place of creativity, intellectual exchange and personal freedom, inspiring generations of writers, artists and visitors.

Inspired by an exhibition that explores 200 years of artists, activists and communities who challenged convention and imagined new ways of living, Hutton's design brings together historical storytelling, craftsmanship and printmaking. Through its carefully considered imagery and inclusion of Wordsworth's poem, the print celebrates themes of companionship, home and self-determination that resonate throughout the exhibition.

Printed in Sussex on FSC-certified Mondi smooth paper, this high-quality A3 print makes a distinctive addition to any home and an ideal gift for lovers of social history, printmaking and radical heritage.

Every purchase directly supports William Morris Gallery, helping to fund vital conservation work, world-class exhibitions and community education programmes.

About the Artist

Rory Hutton is a Cambridge-based artist, illustrator and historian whose work combines traditional printmaking techniques with a passion for social and cultural history. Best known for his distinctive lino-cut designs, Hutton creates artworks that explore the stories, objects and people that have shaped everyday life. His illustrations are richly informed by historical research, bringing together craftsmanship, storytelling and graphic design in a unique and engaging visual style.