Awarded the British Empire Medal

Various solo exhibitions throughout Europe & the United Kingdom

Exhibited with the National Trust of Scotland at Glamis Castle & Haddo House, Aberdeen

Emigrated to Perth, Western Australia

Various solo exhibitions in Perth galleries

Became exhibiting Member with the Royal Art Society of NSW Become a Fellow of the Royal Art Society of NSW

Various solo exhibitions in Sydney galleries

Returned to County Durham, England

William won the commission to sculpt sixteen animals for the Botany Council; life-sized sculptures made in cement fondue of an elephant, camels, bear, gorillas, tigers and horses heads. He also took part in a venture with the Perth Mint to produce a range of sculptures for sale through their outlets.

During this period, he won several portrait commissions in bronze, including a commission to produce two life-size, rearing horses cast in bronze for HM the Sultan of Brunei.