London museum ransacked, Arts & Crafts ceramics stolen

The raiders left a trail of destruction as they looted thousands of pounds worth of exhibits from the De Morgan Centre in Wandsworth, south west London.

The burglary at the museum in the West Hill library, which houses nineteenth century arts and crafts ceramics, happened in the early hours of Sunday.

A glass cabinet containing valuable pieces was smashed and several items by the Victorian ceramicist William De Morgan, a friend of William Morris and founder member of the Arts and Crafts movement of the 19th Century, were stolen. Other exhibits were also smashed during the raid.

Posted by David on August 6, 2007 5:22 PM