Talk:Kelmscott Manor

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This article needs sources, doesn't it? The building also has a history prior to 1871, therefore I've added some which has been published elsewhere online. Sionk (talk) 11:59, 14 August 2011 (UTC)

Re: Peter Lewis's unsourced annecdotes (1) the house continued to be lived in for decades after Morris's death, was substantially restored and is now a museum, so it is doubtful it is the same as it was in 1896. For example there is no kitchen (2) the location of William Morris's tomb is not relevant to the history or description of Kelmscott Manor, though it is relevant to the history of the village or Morris himself. Sionk (talk) 10:55, 15 August 2011 (UTC)

So make these points in the article. My impression is that restoration by the Antiquaries tried to restore it to the condition when Morris lived there. The association with Morris is so strong that mention of the grave is relevant. Visitors to the manor go there for Morris and not an old manor house where Morris happened to live.Peterlewis (talk) 17:31, 15 August 2011 (UTC)

As far as I understand, the article is not the place for argument and debate. The article should be encylopaedic with undisputed facts verified from trustworthy sources. It is not a travel guide either and shouldn't presume the reasons people would want to visit the Manor. I visited the Manor very recently (I'm an architecture graduate as well as a Morris fan) and my understanding was that Morris's daughter bequeathed the Manor to Oxford University but they found it difficult and impractical to keep the house in its original state. Unfortunately 'understandings' and 'impressions' are not adequate evidence. Maybe you should reword your contribution? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Sionk (talk • contribs) 11:00, 16 August 2011 (UTC)