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The Gallery was founded in 1856 to collect portraits of famous British men and women. Explore over 160,000 portraits from the 16th Century to the present day.

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Road to 2012: Setting Out

Road to 2012: Setting Out

Until 26 September

Celebrating people who are making the London 2012 Olympic Games happen

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Today's the day

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On this day, 29 July, in 1833

William Wilberforce (1759-1833)

Philanthropist and reformer died in London, England

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