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National Portrait Gallery
National Portrait Gallery

Portraits of the Famous

St. Martin's Place
Trafalgar Square
London,
WC2H 0HE

Neighborhood: Westminster/St James

Nearest Train: Charing Cross

Phone: +44 20 7312 2463
Fax: +44 20 7306 0056
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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 watercolors 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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I would love to go back there
I love it.. that is the most that I can sayi was even amazed to see portraits of the famous Beatles....
Reviewed by:AJ from on Oct 02 2009

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