Tag Archives: National Portrait Gallery

The Real Tudors: Kings and Queens Rediscovered at the National Portrait Gallery

Posted on 9th June 2014 by Tamise

Major Paintings and Treasures of Tudor Monarchs Brought Together For The First Time The National Portrait Gallery has announced a new free exhibition of Tudor portraits starting in September. ‘Highlighting groundbreaking new research undertaken as part of the Gallery’s ‘Making … Continue reading →

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My visit to ‘Elizabeth I & Her People’ exhibition

Posted on 26th October 2013 by Tamise

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

Posted on 14th August 2013 by Tamise

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

Posted on 29th June 2013 by Tamise

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 →