Alfred Waterhouse and the Natural History Museum - Mark Girouard

Mark Girouard, one of Britain_Ts leading architectural historians, explores the history of the design and building of one of London_Ts 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_Ts 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_T the Museum_Ts 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.