A £32m extension to the Tate Gallery in London - the Centenary Development, has now opened with four new galleries and renovations to five original display spaces; the opening heralds a return to traditional chronological picture hanging. Within the new development a new doorway has been created, the Manton entrance, to reduce overcrowding and give full independent access for disabled visitors. Overall the extension and re-development provides a 35 per cent increase in display space. Prior to the unveiling of the new galleries, a controversial rehanging of the Tate's collection, displaying works on a thematic basis had been slayed by critics. The annexe was built with £18m of lottery money and a private donation of £7m from Sir Edwin Manton. The gallery has remained open throughout the building works and now completes Tate Britain's refurbishment project.
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