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My favourite building: Catherine Simpson and the National Portrait Gallery

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Mar 08, 2026
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IN times past (well, before COVID) a tartan-clad steward would fling the door wide open for you, in a dramatic welcome, as you arrived at the Portrait Gallery on Queen Street.

Nowadays, the ‘greeters’ wear blue zip-ups and not much flinging goes on - which is a pity - but what hasn’t changed is the wealth of treasure and the life-enhancing experience to…

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