Britain's Tate Collections: Why You Must Visit Them All — theculturetrip.com

In 1899, Tate offered his collection of art to the nation. The problem was, however, that there was nowhere to put it. The National Gallery, home to many European royal collections after the revolutions and nationalizations of the 19th century lacked space. It was decided, therefore, that Tate’s collection was to be combined with other donations and housed in a new museum. After a long search, the former site of the Milbank Penitentiary was chosen in 1892 and Sydney R.J Smith commissioned as architect.

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