You searched forFilter using Ruskin’s ideasArchitecture Art Craftmanship Education History Nature Politics Religion Rural economy Social justice About us The Guild of St George is a registered charity, an educational trust based in England. The Guild History Ruskin announced the formation of St George's Company, as it was first called, in 1871, but it was not until 1878 that it was properly constituted and given its present name. John Ruskin John Ruskin (8 February 1819 – 20 January 1900) was a polymath. As a writer, he commanded international respect. He was an art critic and an art patron, a skilled draughtsman and talented watercolourist, and a fierce critic of prevailing social and political norms. Ruskin Bicentenary 2019 2019 was the 200th anniversary of Ruskin’s birth. To mark this landmark year, numerous organisations, including the Guild, presented Ruskin exhibitions, displays, conferences and activities. Former Masters of The Guild Find out about past Masters of The Guild The Guild's 2018 AGM The John Ruskin Prize 2019 Celebrating Ruskin's 200th birthday in Venice, February 2019 Visitor responses to recent Guild Ruskin exhibitions Acquisition of the Whitehouse Ruskin Collection for Lancaster University Page123456