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Please can you tell me if I've got the apostrophe in the right place, I'm having a senior moment ...

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Miaou · 10/03/2008 16:32

"The tapestry panels are Beth Russell's interpretation of William Morris' original designs."

Or should it be Morris's?

I really should know this ...

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claricebeansmum · 10/03/2008 16:33

Think you have it right.

What are you up to? Big WM fan.

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Philomytha · 10/03/2008 16:34

I believe you can use either one. I tend to prefer the first, but the second isn't wrong.

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artichokes · 10/03/2008 16:34

I think both are fine.
Most people nowadays would probably use Morris'.

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artichokes · 10/03/2008 16:34

I think both are fine.
Most people nowadays would probably use Morris'.

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Miaou · 10/03/2008 16:36

Thanks folks. Just adding an entry to my blog. Should be there in a few mins (not my MN blog, I abandoned that )

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