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National Gallery

 
 
ADDRESS
Trafalgar Square, Westminster, London WC2N 5DN 
 
TELEPHONE
020 7747 2885 
 
OPENING TIMES
10am-6pm Daily, late night Fridays until 9pm | Closed 1 Jan, 24-26 Dec
 
PRICES
FREE, special exhibitions prices vary
 

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National GalleryThe National Gallery dominates London's Trafalgar Square with its neo-classical columns and portico designed by William Wilkins adjoining the square on its east side where it has been pedestrianised. Some of the finest examples of European art, ranging from 1260 to 1900, are included among the 2,300 paintings filling its halls and rooms. Holbein's 'The Ambassadors', 'The Hay Wain' by Constable, and Jan Van Eyck's 'Arnolfini Marriage' are just some of the major attractions. Works on display also include those of Botticelli, Monet, Constable, Van Gogh and Rembrandt. This really is the place to come for top quality artwork spanning a wide spectrum of styles and periods. From the Early Renaissance to the Post-Impressionists, every significant stage in the development of painting is represented in its collection, often by masterpieces. Originally established by Parliament in 1824, the collection belongs to the British public and every effort is made to ensure the art is accessible. Every month they hold a range of free lunchtime talks, and on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays they offer the chance to gain even deeper insight with talks in the Gallery and the theatre.
 

National Gallery events

 
Constable: Stratford Mill: TalkConstable: Stratford Mill: TalkA talk about the painting.5th February 2012Sunday 5th February 2012 Where:
National Gallery,   Trafalgar Square      WC2N 5DN
Category: event
event  Sunday 5th February 2012
TIMES  4pm  PRICING  Free
A talk about the painting.
Constable: Stratford Mill: Talk
Molenaer And The Harmony Of Love In Dutch Genre Painting: TalkMolenaer And The Harmony Of Love In Dutch Genre Painting: TalkBelle Smith discusses the theme of the paintings.6th February 2012Monday 6th February 2012 Where:
National Gallery,   Trafalgar Square      WC2N 5DN
Category: event
event  Monday 6th February 2012
TIMES  1pm-1.45pm  PRICING  Free
Belle Smith discusses the theme of the paintings.
Molenaer And The Harmony Of Love In Dutch Genre Painting: Talk
Holbein The Younger: Christina Of Denmark, Duchess Of Milan: TalkHolbein The Younger: Christina Of Denmark, Duchess Of Milan: TalkA talk about the painting.6th February 2012Monday 6th February 2012 Where:
National Gallery,   Trafalgar Square      WC2N 5DN
Category: event
event  Monday 6th February 2012
TIMES  4pm  PRICING  Free
A talk about the painting.
Holbein The Younger: Christina Of Denmark, Duchess Of Milan: Talk
A Tale Of Two Cities: Painting In London And Paris: Guided TourA Tale Of Two Cities: Painting In London And Paris: Guided TourA tour of paintings from the collection.7th February 2012Tuesday 7th February 2012 Where:
National Gallery,   Trafalgar Square      WC2N 5DN
Category: event
event  Tuesday 7th February 2012
TIMES  1pm-2pm  PRICING  Free
A tour of paintings from the collection.
A Tale Of Two Cities: Painting In London And Paris: Guided Tour
Rubens: The Birth Of Venus: TalkRubens: The Birth Of Venus: TalkA talk about the artist's painting.7th February 2012Tuesday 7th February 2012 Where:
National Gallery,   Trafalgar Square      WC2N 5DN
Category: event
event  Tuesday 7th February 2012
TIMES  4pm  PRICING  Free
A talk about the artist's painting.
Rubens: The Birth Of Venus: Talk
Tintoretto: TalkTintoretto: TalkA talk about the Italian artist.8th February 2012Wednesday 8th February 2012 Where:
National Gallery,   Trafalgar Square      WC2N 5DN
Category: event
event  Wednesday 8th February 2012
TIMES  1pm-1.15pm  PRICING  Free
A talk about the Italian artist.
Tintoretto: Talk
Veronese: TalkVeronese: TalkA talk about the artist's life and work.8th February 2012Wednesday 8th February 2012 Where:
National Gallery,   Trafalgar Square      WC2N 5DN
Category: event
event  Wednesday 8th February 2012
TIMES  1.30pm-1.45pm  PRICING  Free
A talk about the artist's life and work.
Veronese: Talk
Dickens's Struggles With The Old Masters: TalkDickens's Struggles With The Old Masters: TalkNicholas Penny discusses the author's references to paintings.9th February 2012Thursday 9th February 2012 Where:
National Gallery,   Trafalgar Square      WC2N 5DN
Category: event
event  Thursday 9th February 2012
TIMES  1pm-1.45pm  PRICING  Free
Nicholas Penny discusses the author's references to paintings.
Dickens's Struggles With The Old Masters: Talk
Corot: The Four Times Of Day: TalkCorot: The Four Times Of Day: TalkJo Lewis and Rachel Dow discuss the painting and lead a drawing class.10th February 2012Friday 10th February 2012 Where:
National Gallery,   Trafalgar Square      WC2N 5DN
Category: event
event  Friday 10th February 2012
TIMES  1pm-2pm  PRICING  Free
Jo Lewis and Rachel Dow discuss the painting and lead a drawing class.
Corot: The Four Times Of Day: Talk
Van Dyck: Rinaldo Conquered By Love For Armida: TalkVan Dyck: Rinaldo Conquered By Love For Armida: TalkA talk about the artist's work.10th February 2012Friday 10th February 2012 Where:
National Gallery,   Trafalgar Square      WC2N 5DN
Category: event
event  Friday 10th February 2012
TIMES  4pm  PRICING  Free
A talk about the artist's work.
Van Dyck: Rinaldo Conquered By Love For Armida: Talk

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Opening and closing times for National Gallery

Today (Sunday) National Gallery closes at 18.00

Monday:

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18.00
 
 

Tuesday:

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18.00
 
 

Wednesday:

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18.00
 
 

Thursday:

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Friday:

10.00
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21.00
 
 

Saturday:

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18.00
 
 

Sunday:

10.00
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Location map of National Gallery

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Trafalgar Masterpark
 
4 minutes walk
 
 
 

Further articles featuring National Gallery on LondonTown.com

 
March in London 2012

Turner Inspired: In The Light Of Claude National Gallery, WC2N 5DN 14th March 2012 - 5th June 2012 When Turner left the National Gallery two paintings - Dido...

 
 
May in London 2012

Leonardo da Vinci: Anatomist Queen's Gallery, SW1A 1AA 4th May 2012 - 8th October 2012 Following on from the huge popularity of the National Gallery's blockbuster Leonardo Da...

 
 
July in London 2012

Metamorphosis: Titian 2012 National Gallery, WC2N 5DN 11th July 2012 - 23rd September 2012 Bringing together contemporary artists with paintings by Renaissance master Titian, Metamorphosis: Titian 2012...

 
 
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The Queen: Art And Image National Portrait Gallery, WC2H 0HE 17th May 2012 - 22nd October 2012 There are several exhibitions marking The Queen's Diamond Jubilee in 2012,...

 
 
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Hotels near National Gallery

Near National Gallery
The Royal Trafalgar Hotel London
The Royal Trafalgar Hotel
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel  Double Rooms: 90% off from £97
Whitcomb Street, WC2H | 2 minutes from National Gallery
Set in between Trafalgar and Leicester Squares and right next to the National Portrait Gallery, the Thistle Trafalgar Square is a modern hotel set in a ...More
 
 
 
Radisson Edwardian Hampshire Hotel London
Radisson Edwardian Hampshire Hotel
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel  Deluxe Double Rooms: 73% off from £143
Leicester Square, WC2H | 2 minutes from National Gallery
Overlooking Leicester Square - the setting for London’s regular film premieres - the Radisson Edwardian Hampshire has glamorous, exclusive décor to match its high-profile setting: mahogany-panelled ...More
 
 
 
Radisson Edwardian Leicester Square Hotel London
Radisson Edwardian Leicester Square Hotel
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel  Double Rooms: 73% off from £138
St Martins Street, WC2H | 2 minutes from National Gallery
One of Radisson’s more intimate venues with only 60 rooms, this boutique hotel is tucked down a quiet street in the heart of Theatreland. The National ...More
 
 
 
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Alternative Art Galleries nearest National Gallery

Nearest to National Gallery
National Portrait Gallery London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
National Portrait Gallery
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
St Martin's Place, WC2H | 1 minute from National Gallery
The National Portrait Gallery houses portraits of significant figures from the late 15th century to the present day. This isn't the place to come for serious ...More
 
 
 
Proud Galleries - Central London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Proud Galleries - Central
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
32 John Adam Street, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 3 minutes from National Gallery
Alex Proud started out as a Japanese antiques dealer but a twist of fate led Proud to switch to photography. The impetus for change came in ...More
 
 
 
Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA)
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
12 Carlton House Terrace, The Mall, St James's, London SW1Y | 5 minutes from National Gallery
The ICA boasts three galleries (exhibitions changing approximately every six weeks), a cinema, theatre, restaurant, bookshop and late bar and cafe. They also play host to ...More
 
 
 
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Sights and Attractions near National Gallery

The best museums, galleries, attractions near National Gallery
St Martin-in-the-Fields London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
St Martin-in-the-Fields
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 1 minute from National Gallery
This historic church of St Martin-in-the-Fields overlooking Trafalgar Square was built in 1726 and is the best known work of Scottish architect James Gibbs whose ...More
 
 
 
Nelson's Column London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Nelson's Column
London > Attractions > Sights
Trafalgar Square, Westminster, London SW1Y | 2 minutes from National Gallery
Master tactician, inspirational leader, patriotic martyr, Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson is one of England's great heroes. His Nelson's Column statue is at the very heart of ...More
 
 
 
The Fourth Plinth London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Fourth Plinth
London > Attractions > Sights
Trafalgar Square, Westminster, London WC2N | 2 minutes from National Gallery
The Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square remained empty after its completion in 1841 - it was designed for an equestrian statue of one of Britain's Colonial ...More
 
 
 
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Events near National Gallery

Near National Gallery
Real Food Market London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Real Food Market
London > Events > Shopping  Dates: 3rd February - 5th February 2012
Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, South Bank, London SE1 | 12 minutes from National Gallery
The real food movement is gaining ground and Real Food Markets now appear every weekend at the Southbank Centre throughout the year. The philosophy behind The ...More
 
 
 
The D-Day Duck: WWII Tour London
The D-Day Duck: WWII Tour
London > Events > Tours  Dates: Sunday 5th February 2012
London Duck Tours, departs from London Eye, Westminster Bridge Road, SE1 | 13 minutes from National Gallery
...More
 
 
 
Manga Comic Workshop (Over 7s) London
Manga Comic Workshop (Over 7s)
London > Events > Kids Events  Dates: Sunday 5th February 2012 at 11am and 2pm
British Museum, Great Russell Street, WC1B | 16 minutes from National Gallery
Families can create a comic to take home....More
 
 
 
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Entertainment near National Gallery

Near National Gallery
London Coliseum - English National Opera (ENO) London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
London Coliseum - English National Opera (ENO)
London > Entertainment > Theatres
St Martin's Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 2 minutes from National Gallery
London Coliseum is a magnificent historic building and an excellent venue in which to enjoy the soaring sounds and high drama of some truly thrilling operas. ...More
 
 
 
Garrick Theatre London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Garrick Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
2 Charing Cross Road, Soho, London WC2H | 2 minutes from National Gallery
Named after the great 18th century actor-manager David Garrick, whose portrait hangs in the foyer bar, The Garrick is a fantastic piece of late-Victorian kitsch. It ...More
 
 
 
Wyndham's Theatre London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Wyndham's Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Charing Cross Road, Soho, London WC2H | 2 minutes from National Gallery
This is a gorgeous Edwardian Theatre, and the first theatre to show many famous productions, including 'Godspell' and Yazmin Reza's incredibly popular three-hander 'Art'. Known for ...More
 
 
 
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Shopping near National Gallery

The best shops and markets near National Gallery
Davenports Magic Shop London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Davenports Magic Shop
London > Shopping > Specialists
7 Charing Cross Underground Shopping Arcade, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 2 minutes from National Gallery
From budding Harry Potters and bumbling Tommy Coopers to dynamic David Copperfields, Davenports is a haven for magicians of every level and ability. Non-magicians too are ...More
 
 
 
Nigel Williams Rare Books London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Nigel Williams Rare Books
London > Shopping > Books
25 Cecil Court, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 2 minutes from National Gallery
As specialists in Modern First Editions, Nigel Williams Rare Books stocks 19th and 20th century literature, children's books by authors such as Enid Blyton, A.A. Milne ...More
 
 
 
Tenderproduct London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Tenderproduct
London > Shopping > Art and Design
6 Cecil Court, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 3 minutes from National Gallery
Tenderproduct is the second tender venture by Etan Ilfeld, who previously founded the neighbouring Tenderpixel Gallery, an innovative space for emerging talent. Tenderproduct is a shop ...More
 
 
 
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Restaurants near National Gallery

What are the best dining options near National Gallery London?
National Gallery Cafe London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
National Gallery Cafe
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
Trafalgar Square, Westminster, London WC2N | At National Gallery
...More
 
 
 
National Dining Rooms London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
National Dining Rooms
London > Restaurants > British restaurants
National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, Westminster, London WC2N | At National Gallery
The National Gallery's National Dining Rooms restaurant won Time Out's Best British Restaurant Award in 2007 for good reasons - they do all sorts of great ...More
 
 
 
Katana London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Katana
London > Restaurants > Pan-Asian restaurants
116 St Martins Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 1 minute from National Gallery
Katana has all the right ingredients for success. An amazing location, highly trained chefs and slick décor combine to create an oasis of elegance amid the ...More
 
 
 
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Education near National Gallery

Near National Gallery
Courtauld Institute of Art London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Courtauld Institute of Art
London > Education > Arts and Drama
Somerset House, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 11 minutes from National Gallery
The Courtauld is one of the most prestigious art schools in the country, affiliated with the Oxbridge system and boasting a huge private location and prime ...More
 
 
 
King's College Medical School London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
King's College Medical School
London > Education > Medical Schools
Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 11 minutes from National Gallery
Imperial College London is the foremost medical training faculty in the country but for non-medical graduates wishing for a change of career, King’s is the obvious ...More
 
 
 
English [Out There!] London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
English [Out There!]
London > Education > English Language Courses
10 Coptic Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1A | 13 minutes from National Gallery
English [Out There!] takes a very hands-on approach to learning English. The course places an emphasis on using what you have learned. Students are taken out ...More
 
 
 
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Leisure near National Gallery

National Gallery gyms, sporting activities, health & beauty and fitness.
So SPA Sofitel St James London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
So SPA Sofitel St James
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
6 Waterloo Place, St James's, London SW1Y | 6 minutes from National Gallery
Opened in July 2009, So SPA by Sofitel is a stunning relaxation space - all marble and modern design - housed within the Sofitel St James ...More
 
 
 
The Sanctuary London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Sanctuary
London > Leisure > Fitness
12 Floral Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 6 minutes from National Gallery
This day spa exclusively for women is a total pampering experience from the minute you step through the door. Located in bustling Covent Garden you'll soon ...More
 
 
 
Relax London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Relax
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
65 Brewer Street, Soho, London W1F | 9 minutes from National Gallery
Mmmmm... over twenty different kinds of massage, holistic health and beauty products, and a superbly laidback cafe. Relax is the ultimate antidote to Central London. ...More
 
 
 
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Pubs near National Gallery

The best pubs near London National Gallery.
The Salisbury London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Salisbury
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
90 St Martins Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 3 minutes from National Gallery
Gastropub ...More
 
 
 
The Sherlock Holmes London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Sherlock Holmes
London > Nightlife > Pubs
10 Northumberland Street, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 3 minutes from National Gallery
Thirsty Sherlock Holmes fans look no further than this homage to the great detective himself and to original Victorian pubs. While you indulge in a soothing ...More
 
 
 
Lamb & Flag London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Lamb & Flag
London > Nightlife > Pubs
33 Rose Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 5 minutes from National Gallery
One of the oldest pubs in London, the Lamb & Flag was once known as the Bucket of Blood, thanks to the bare-knuckle fights held here. ...More
 
 
 
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Nightlife near National Gallery

National Gallery clubs, bars, cabaret nights, casinos and interesting nightlife.
Doon London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Doon
London > Nightlife > Bars
Downstairs at Albannach, 66 Trafalgar Square, Westminster, London WC2N | 3 minutes from National Gallery
Pop "Doonstairs" from Trafalgar Square's Scottish bar and restaurant Albannach and you will enter the world of Doon, a new cocktail lounge named after the river ...More
 
 
 
Rockwell London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Rockwell
London > Nightlife > Bars
The Trafalgar, 2 Spring Gardens, Westminster, London SW1A | 3 minutes from National Gallery
Hotel bar on Trafalgar Square with public roof terrace. This bar is all about location, location, location. Just a few steps from Nelson's Column, the Trafalgar Hotel ...More
 
 
 
Cork & Bottle London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Cork & Bottle
London > Nightlife > Wine Bars
44 Cranbourn Street, Soho, London WC2H | 3 minutes from National Gallery
Located in the heart of the West End you’d expect it to be packed with the usual crowds but hidden in a basement below a sex ...More
 
 
 
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Meeting venue hire near National Gallery

Where to have your meeting, conference, exhibition, private dining or training course near National Gallery.
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
St Martins Lane Hotel
London > Business > Venue Hire
45 St. Martin's Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 3 minutes from National Gallery
To enter the stunning St Martins Lane Hotel in the heart of London's Theatreland you pass through the tallest revolving door in London, a luminescent yellow-glass ...More
 
 
 
Haymarket Hotel London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Haymarket Hotel
London > Business > Venue Hire
1 Suffolk Place, St James's, London SW1Y | 4 minutes from National Gallery
A hip designer hotel by Tim and Kit Kemp in a grand building on the prestigious Haymarket, the broad boulevard street making for an impressive entrance. ...More
 
 
 
Institute of Directors - IOD London
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Institute of Directors - IOD
London > Business > Venue Hire
116 Pall Mall, St James's, London SW1Y | 5 minutes from National Gallery
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Constable: Stratford Mill: Talk
Exhibitions | On 5th February 2012 

National Gallery At National Gallery

A talk about the painting....More

Sir Francis Drake: Talk
Exhibitions | On 5th February 2012 

National Portrait Gallery 1 minutes walk from National Gallery

Lesley Rivett discusses the sailor and politician....More

Sundays at Yates's
Clubbing and Nightlife | Until 26th February 2012 

Yates's 2 minutes walk from National Gallery

Resident DJs play house, dance, chart, R&B and hip hop....More

Sundays at Metra
Clubbing and Nightlife | Until 26th February 2012 

Metra 4 minutes walk from National Gallery

Resident DJs spin R&B and funky house....More

Pajama Men: In The Middle of No-One
Pajama Men: In The Middle of No-One
Comedy | Until 21st February 2012 

Charing Cross Theatre 4 minutes walk from National Gallery

Following the runaway success of their sell-out Soho Theatre show, the internationally award-winning Pajama Men return with their smash hit, ...More

 
Showtime
Clubbing and Nightlife | Until 26th February 2012 

Sound Nightclub 4 minutes walk from National Gallery

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Showtime
Clubbing and Nightlife | Until 26th February 2012 

One 4 minutes walk from National Gallery

DJ F-Sound spins house, electro, R&B and dance anthems....More

Sex With A Stranger
Theatre | Until 25th February 2012 

Trafalgar Studios 4 minutes walk from National Gallery

Stuck in a rut in his relationship, Adam ventures out for a night with his friends but doesn't guess where ...More

Absent Friends
Theatre | Until 14th April 2012 

Harold Pinter Theatre 4 minutes walk from National Gallery

Dull small talk is not the issue at this social gathering; Absent Friends is set at a tea party full ...More

Max And Ivan: Roffle Club
Comedy | On 5th February 2012 

Leicester Square Theatre 4 minutes walk from National Gallery

Character comedy, sketches and stand-up....More

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