'We Were Here': The untold history of Black Africans in the Renaissance
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A film screening titled 'We Were Here' will explore the untold history of Black Africans in the Renaissance at The National Gallery in London on 9 October 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
'We Were Here': The untold history of Black Africans in the Renaissance takes place on Friday, 9 October 2026.
'We Were Here': The untold history of Black Africans in the Renaissance is held at The National Gallery in London (Trafalgar Square, London, WC2N 5DN).
Entry to 'We Were Here': The untold history of Black Africans in the Renaissance is free.
The forecast for 'We Were Here': The untold history of Black Africans in the Renaissance is Heavy drizzle · high 18°C, low 11°. Rain very likely — waterproofs, not just a brolly.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of The National Gallery can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for 'We Were Here': The untold history of Black Africans in the Renaissance can be booked via nationalgallery.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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A film screening titled 'We Were Here' will explore the untold history of Black Africans in the Renaissance at The National Gallery in London on 9 October 2026.
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When is 'We Were Here': The untold history of Black Africans in the Renaissance?
'We Were Here': The untold history of Black Africans in the Renaissance takes place on Friday, 9 October 2026.
Where is 'We Were Here': The untold history of Black Africans in the Renaissance taking place?
'We Were Here': The untold history of Black Africans in the Renaissance is held at The National Gallery in London (Trafalgar Square, London, WC2N 5DN).
How much are tickets for 'We Were Here': The untold history of Black Africans in the Renaissance?
Entry to 'We Were Here': The untold history of Black Africans in the Renaissance is free.
What will the weather be like at 'We Were Here': The untold history of Black Africans in the Renaissance?
The forecast for 'We Were Here': The untold history of Black Africans in the Renaissance is Heavy drizzle · high 18°C, low 11°. Rain very likely — waterproofs, not just a brolly.
Is there anywhere to stay near 'We Were Here': The untold history of Black Africans in the Renaissance?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of The National Gallery can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for 'We Were Here': The untold history of Black Africans in the Renaissance?
Tickets for 'We Were Here': The untold history of Black Africans in the Renaissance can be booked via nationalgallery.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Trafalgar Square, London, WC2N 5DN
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