``photographers' gallery

Founded in 1971, this gallery was London's first independent venue devoted to photography. Having grown substantially, the gallery has a reputation for displaying and selling some of the best international contemporary photography. It also promotes photography throughout the UK, offering sponsorships, educational programs, exhibitions, book sales and special events. Past exhibits have showcased international photographers' depictions of the US and images from the Palestinian/Israeli conflict. In addition, their bookshop is quite favored among photographers, and a quality cafe offers coffee, tea, sandwiches and cakes.