The National Gallery was founded in 1824 when the House of Commons purchased 38 paintings from a banker, John Julius Angerstein, who then opened his home for public viewing of the collection. As the collection grew, the need for a larger, permanent gallery was addressed in 1831 with the construction of a building in Trafalgar Square, a central location accessible to all. The new building was formerly the home of the King's Mews.

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5. The National Gallery was born in 1824 when the
House of Commons bought a collection of 38
paintings from a banker, John Julius Angerstein,
who then opened his home for viewing the
collection. As the collection grew through
donations and purchases, the need for a
permanent and larger gallery was answered in
1831 with a building in Trafalgar Square, a spot
accessible to all levels of society
The location was the
former home of the
King's Mews.

16. For something a little scarier try visiting the Chamber gallery where serial killers lurk
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