Guild of St George

The founding aim of the Guild was to acquire land and—through labour, wind and water power—to bring it into useful production. The Guild's activities today are mainly focused around the Ruskin Collection in Sheffield and its woodlands and rural projects in the Wyre Forest. We also host symposia on issues of contemporary concern and publish a growing range of books and cards. More active than ever before, we continue to promote the value of art, craftsmanship and a sustainable rural economy, putting Ruskin's ideas into practice in the 21st century. We run our own ambitious projects, which you can read about on this site. We also work with our increasingly international membership and partner other organizations in order to encourage the advancement of Ruskin's aims and principles.

Brantwood - A Paradise of Art & Nature

A historic house, museum and vibrant centre for the arts, Ruskin’s former home has a wealth of things to see and do for the whole family. Brantwood offers a fascinating insight into the world of John Ruskin and the last 28 years of his life spent in the Lakes. Filled with many fine paintings, beautiful furniture and Ruskin’s personal treasures, the house retains the character of its famous resident. Our visitors are free to explore the rooms and house stewards are on hand to answer questions. There are a range of quizzes and activities for children to enjoy.

Friends of Brantwood

The Friends of Ruskin’s Brantwood was launched on April 12th 1990 by a group of dedicated supporters of the house, who met together with the aim of publicizing the refurbishment and development of the historic house, and to help staff and fund future projects.

The Ruskin Library and Research Centre

The Ruskin Library and Research Centre brings together the work of the Ruskin Library and the Research Centre (formerly based in the University's English Department). The staff provide access to the collection of material housed there and organize all aspects of Ruskin research at Lancaster.

Ruskin Society of North America

The Ruskin Society of North America (RSNA) is committed to teaching and practicing John Ruskin’s principles for making the world a more humane and happier place through the creation and implementation of specific projects including educational programs, conferences and lectures, art exhibitions and cultural outreach. Founded 2020.

The Roycroft Campus Corporation

The Roycroft Campus in East Aurora, New York, is the most complete complex of buildings remaining in the United States of the “guilds” that evolved as centers of craftsmanship, design, printmaking and philosophy during the late 19th century. Founded by Elbert Hubbard in 1897, it is often considered the birthplace of the American Arts & Crafts Movement. The Campus, designated a National Historic Landmark in 1986, contains nine of the original 14 structures. Roycroft also sponsors an annual series of lectures, films, symposia, and other events related to the Arts and Crafts movement.

Ruskin To-day

Ruskin To-Day [UK] is an informal organization that exists to celebrate the life and ideas of the artist, critic and social reformer John Ruskin. It brings together the activities of the many different societies, academic institutions and individuals who share an interest in Ruskin and in the many different aspects of his work. This website serves as a noticeboard to draw attention to the many Ruskinian events that take place around the world.

The Ruskin Society (UK)

Founded in 1997, The Ruskin Society organizes a regular series of programs, including talks, visits, and study days in the UK. The Society also arranges an annual celebration of Ruskin’s birthday each February 8th.

The Ruskin & Morris Center of Osaka

The Ruskin and Morris Center of Osaka is situated in Nose-Cho, a beautiful town in the northern districts of Japan’s Osaka Prefecture. Visitors are welcome to examine the valuable materials and documents, collected from all over the world, representing the thoughts and work of both John Ruskin and one of the Victorians most affected by his work, William Morris, designer, poet, architect, landscape conservationist, and, perhaps most importantly, founder of the Arts and Crafts Movement in the UK. This influential movement was devoted to the practical realization of Ruskin’s ideals, which centered on the connection between workers, their creativity, and the work they produced. The Center is dedicated to helping people find creative ways to sustain beautiful homes, towns, cities, and regions. In addition, the Center has a significant number of Ruskin’s letters (most unpublished) which can be easily made available for scholarly research.

The William Morris Society in the United States

Founded in New York in 1971 as an affiliate of the UK William Morris Society, the William Morris Society in the United States strives to publicize the life and work of William Morris and his associates. We coordinate our activities with our fellow Morris Societies in the UK and Canada, and distribute UK and US Newsletters and a biannual Journal of William Morris Studies.

The Victorian Society in America

The Victorian Society in America was founded in 1966 as a sister organization to the Victorian Society in the U.K., by such legends of historic preservation as Brendan Gill, Henry-Russell Hitchcock, and Margot Gayle. So outraged were they by the 1964 destruction of New York’s magnificent Pennsylvania Station [McKim, Mead, & White, 1910] that they formed the Society to ensure that other important structures did not fall to the wrecker’s ball.

Since then, the Victorian Society in America has fulfilled its mission through publications, symposia, architectural tours, and its famous Summer Schools in Newport, Rhode Island & London, England, and has made tremendous contributions to the preservation of many historic buildings. Indeed, Old House Journal included the founding of the Victorian Society as one of the 25 most significant milestones in American preservation.

There are 12 registered Chapters of the Society around the country hosting a wide range of local events and lectures. There is also an active Summer Schools Alumni Association that sponsors exceptional architectural tours all over the world.

The flagship publication of the Victorian Society in America is the respected Nineteenth Century Magazine, published in the Spring and Fall as a benefit to members and distributed to more than 200 subscribing libraries. The magazine is devoted to the cultural and social history of the United States during the Victorian era, with regular features on architecture, fine arts, decorative arts, interior design, life-style, clothing, photography, and material culture. Recent issues available on the society’s website.