National Portrait Gallery Unframed: Stories – Brought to Life

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Discover the extraordinary stories behind some of the nation’s favourite portraits, in this new immersive experience inspired by the National Portrait Gallery.

Stories – Brought to Life uses the latest digital technology to explore the lives of people who have shaped the UK’s history and culture, from the Tudor period to the present day.

From legends of music and modern art, to historical greats and boundary-pushing activists, it brings the portraits to life like never before. Among the featured stories will be Emmeline Pankhurst, Queen Elizabeth I and William Shakespeare, with many more to be revealed.

Stories – Brought to Life is created by FRAMELESS, the leading creator of immersive experiences, in partnership with the National Portrait Gallery. It combines the highest quality digital projection, Hollywood-style visual effects and the latest audio technology to bring these stories to life like never before.

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Salford Quays
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M50 2PQ

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on Fri 2 May 2025