A COLLECTOR of English arts and crafts memorabilia has opened a museum in Painswick in honour of one the movements’ pioneers. John Beer started collecting William Morris work when he was a teenager whilst working at Hilles House in Stroud and now at the age of 49 has opened a William Morris museum in Christ Church, Painswick. John, had been looking for a museum location for a while when he discovered a hidden treasure at the church in Gloucester Street, Painswick almost 18 months ago. The church closed in September 2010 after more than 300 years of worship. "The stained glass window that sits above the alter was designed by Sir Edward Burne-Jones, one of Morris’ greatest friends and another huge influence in the English Arts and Crafts movement," said John, who has two children. "What makes the window even more special is the fact that it was made in 1898 the same year that Burne-Jones died." The central feature is Burne-Jones famous Praising Angel whilst the border was made by William Morris himself and is similar to the Burne-Jones/Morris windows in Mansfield College, Oxford. It was installed in the church in 1894 and was gifted in memory of four generations of the Skinner family who were members of the congregation for many years.