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A man in a wheelchairs throws up his arms in front of a large mural
Photo of a three story building with a round one in front
Illustration of a person on a ladder drawing on the wall

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Quentin Blake set out to create the UK’s national centre for illustration in 2002
Photo of a three story building with a round one in front

Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration is the UK’s only permanent place for illustration, located in Clerkenwell, London.

Our three galleries in a former waterworks showcase the breadth and dynamism of illustration through regularly changing exhibitions.

Visitors can explore our free spaces, including public gardens, displays and an illustration library. A cafe serving fresh food in historic surroundings is also on offer as well as a shop stocked with unique illustration gifts.

Illustration collections

Explore drawings, posters, books and more from collections across the UK