Little Holland House

The former home of artist, designer and craftsman Frank R. Dickinson, the furnishing of Little Holland House was inspired by the ideals of John Ruskin and William Morris and is decorated in Arts & Crafts style.

History

The former home of Frank R. Dickinson (1874-1961), artist, designer and craftsman, who built his house in the English Arts and Crafts style between 1902-4, following the teachings and philosophies of William Morris and John Ruskin. The result is a unique blend of traditional and Art Nouveau, which has featured in several recent television series on architectural history. Inside the Grade II Listed building are his hand-made furniture, paintings, interior decoration, carvings and metalwork, which still inspire visitors today. With very limited financial resources Dickinson actually built the house and its furniture himself – the ultimate in D.I.Y.