Nature's cathedral: a guide to the natural history museum building, hardcover/the natural history museum

The Natural History Museum is home to many rare and exceptional natural wonders - but the magnificent Museum building is itself one of Londons most iconic attractions.

Envisioned by Alfred Waterhouse as a cathedral of nature, the building he created is one of Britains most striking examples of Romanesque architecture and is considered a work of art in its own right.

This picture-led exploration of the building celebrates Waterhouses unique architectural accomplishment and showcases many of the artistic gems it houses; not least its incredibly detailed engravings, sculptures and painted ceiling.

About author(s): Alfred Waterhouse (1830 -1905) was an English architect, particularly associated with the Victorian Gothic Revival architecture.

He is best known for his design for Manchester Town Hall and the Natural History Museum, London.