National Portrait Gallery

National Portrait Gallery
Opened in 1896. Features portraits of the most famous people in British history.
www.npg.org.uk

History & Mission of the National Portrait Gallery

The total focus of the National Portrait Gallery to record Bristish history.

The National Portrait Gallery was established in 1856 with Trustees including Earl Stanhope , Macaulay, Benjamin Disraeli and Lord Ellesmere.

The so-called Chandos portrait of Shakespeare was the first picture to enter the Gallery's collection.

The importance of the subject was the only criteria for portrait acceptance.

This criterion is still used by the National Portrait Gallery today.

Visitors to London, who wish to gain a glimpse of the History of the British Isles,should not miss the National Portrait Gallery.

Directions to the National Portrait Gallery

Address
St Martin's Place
London WC2H 0HE
Underground _The nearest stations to the National Portrait Gallery are:
Charing Cross 230 metres,
Leicester Square 195 metres, and
Embankment 490 metres.

Bus
Comprehensive bus routes information is available on the Transport for London's Journey Planner website.

Rail
Charing Cross station 320 metres from the St Martin's Place entrance.