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London Today
16th August
1897: The Tate gallery opens to the public
The National Gallery or British Art, popularly known as the Tate Gallery, opened its doors to the public in central London.
The National Gallery or British Art, popularly known as the Tate Gallery, opened its doors to the public in central London.
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