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an empty room with many paintings on the wall

As it London’s National Portrait Gallery reopens today after a redesign, we take a moment to reflect on the unrecognisable state it underwent to reach new these heights of glory

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some paintings are on display with the words exploring british history at london's national portrait gallery

It is amazing how a room full of faces, many of which don’t even have full bodies connected, can be a window into history. But so it is here in Room 1 of the National Portrait Gallery in London. In this narrow room on the third floor of the museum - which is where you

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Cecil Beaton began his long and illustrious photography career as a fashion and society photographer in 1920s London. Beaton was a member of a lavish and exclusive world occupied by the young aristocrats and socialites of the day who were referred to as "The Bright Young Things". This young and affluent set were notorious for their elaborate fancy dress balls, excessive partying, drinking and experimentation with drugs.

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two women looking at paintings in an art museum with one woman sitting on a bench

Fashion in London's National Gallery by Jeff Boudreau for Frieze Magazine October 2018 - Fashion Photography - Minimal. / Visual.

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