National Gallery Act 1856 Explained

Short Title:National Gallery Act 1856[1]
Type:Act
Parliament:Parliament of the United Kingdom
Long Title:An Act to extend the Powers of the Trustees and Director of the National Gallery, and to authorize the Sale of Works of Art belonging to the Public.
Year:1856
Citation:19 & 20 Vict. c. 29
Royal Assent:23 June 1856
Repealing Legislation:Museums and Galleries Act 1992
Status:repealed
Original Text:https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Vict/19-20/29/enacted

The National Gallery Act 1856 (19 & 20 Vict. c. 29) of the United Kingdom Parliament related to the National Gallery[2] and Tate gallery[3] in London, England, with respect to the sale of works of art by the trustees.[4]

Notes and References

  1. The citation of this act by this short title was authorised by the Short Titles Act 1896, section 1 and the first schedule. Due to the repeal of those provisions it is now authorised by section 19(2) of the Interpretation Act 1978.
  2. Web site: The National Gallery Archive – 1804–[2012] ]. Research Centre > Archive . . 15 October 2020 .
  3. Web site: Acts of Parliament relating to the Tate.National Gallery Act, 1856 [2 copies] ]. discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk . . 15 October 2020 .
  4. Web site: National Gallery Act 1856 . legislation.gov.uk . . 15 October 2020 .

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