Alfred Waterhouse and the Natural History Museum

By Mark Girouard


Alfred Waterhouse and the Natural History Museum
Online price: £9.99
Paperback, 64 pages
Published: 4th January 1999

Category: Architecture, Art and Design


Mark Girouard, one of Britain’s leading architectural historians, explores the history of the design and building of one of London’s most outstanding pieces of architecture - the Natural History Museum at South Kensington. He traces the development of the design, describes the influences of the key personalities involved and highlights some of the building’s most interesting features. From the running of a national lottery for funds to the concern about nude statues which might ‘corrupt and degrade public taste’ the Museum’s beginnings were full of controversy. The lively text is supported by fascinating historical illustrations and will appeal to all those interested in this much-loved museum and its architecture.



Publication Details:

Binding: Paperback, 64 pages
ISBN: 9780565091354
Format: 213mm x 230mm

BIC Code: AMG
BISAC Code:  ARC011000
Imprint: Natural History Museum


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