- Type: Art Museums/Galleries
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Description:
- The National Portrait Gallery houses portraits of movers and shakers in British history from the Tudors to the present day making it a must for lovers of art. Founded in 1856, the collection on display is amongst the most comprehensive in the world and no restrictions are placed on the mediums used. As well as the traditional oil paintings and watercolours there are drawings, miniatures, sculptures, silhouettes, caricatures and photographs. The subjects on show range from Oliver Cromwell to Jarvis Cocker. Admission is free.
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Contact:
- visit website
- tel: +44 20 7306 0055
- send email
Address:
- Saint Martin's Place
- (Trafalgar Square)
- London, London WC2H 0HE
Neighborhood:
Soho & ChinatownStrenuousness:
- No Sweat
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