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.
Road to 2012: Setting Out
Until 26 September
Celebrating people who are making the London 2012 Olympic Games happen
On this day, 29 July, in 1833
William Wilberforce (1759-1833)
Philanthropist and reformer died in London, England




