London
National Portrait Gallery
Portraits of the Famous
St. Martin's Place
Trafalgar Square
London, WC2H
Nearest Train: Charing Cross
Phone: +44 20 7312 2463
Fax: +44 20 7306 0056
WebsiteThe 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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