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Whitworth Art Gallery.

Manchester United Kingdom 53° N · 2° W

The Whitworth Art Gallery is a cultural landmark in Manchester, United Kingdom, established in 1889 by Sir Joseph Whitworth. It was the first gallery in England situated within a public park and is known for its diverse exhibitions and community engagement.

Nestled within the verdant expanse of Whitworth Park on Oxford Road, the Whitworth Art Gallery stands as one of Manchester’s premier cultural landmarks,…

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Whitworth Art Gallery
Whitworth Art Gallery · Manchester
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