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My visit to ‘Elizabeth I & Her People’ exhibition

The ‘Elizabeth I & Her People’ exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery is a must see. Not only are there wonderful portraits on display but there also some very interesting objects as well. ‘This exhibition explores the story of the … Continue reading

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A new home for Lady Jane

The ‘Lady Jayne’ portrait of Jane Grey, purchased by the National Portrait Gallery after being discovered in a house in Streatham in 2006, has a new home. The portrait is on display at Montactue House (one of the NPG’s regional … Continue reading

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‘Lady Jayne’ back on display

The ‘Lady Jayne’ portrait discovered in a house in Streatham in January 2006 is currently on display at Montacute House in Somerset. Acquired by the National Portrait Gallery, it was on display in Room 3 of the Tudor Galleries between … Continue reading

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Two new free displays at the National Portrait Gallery

Queens and Consorts: Likeness in Life and Death This free display opens at the National Portrait Gallery in room 3 on 12th June. Running until 28th February 2014, the display looks at the comparison between portraits and copies of tomb … Continue reading

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Talk by Sarah Gristwood at the National Portrait Gallery Thursday 14 Febraury

Historian Sarah Gristwood is giving a talk at the National Portrait Gallery this Thursday at 13.15 about her new book ‘Blood Sisters: The Hidden Lives of the Women Behind the Wars of the Roses. Blood Sisters – National Portrait Gallery

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