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UK LGBT EVENTS - National Portrait Gallery: LGBTQ+ highlights Tour
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National Portrait Gallery: LGBTQ+ highlights Tour

Discover key LGBTQ+ figures from the Gallery's Collection, including Chevalier dEon, King James I/VI, Virginia Woolf, Jan Morris, David Medalla and Gluck. These tours are delivered by members of the Gallery's Visitor Experience team. Spaces are limited, so please turn up early to avoid any disappointment. Tours are subject to change. Meet in Room 18, Floor 3

Tickets : £ Free Tickets

Address : National Portrait Gallery
St Martins Place
London
WC2H 0HE

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