Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, South Kensington, Brompton, Greater London

Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, South Kensington, Brompton, Greater London
Photograph taken 1881 - 1900 © Reproduced by permission of Historic England Archive ref: CC97/01692

A perspective view of the Natural History Museum from the road with horse-drawn vehicles. The building was designed by Alfred Waterhouse and built in 1881.

Location

Greater London Kensington

Period

Victorian (1837 - 1901)

Themes

The famous racecourse at Ascot is pictured here in the late 19th century. To the left of the picture is a camera on a tripod; taking pictures of the race goers has always been as much a part of Ascot as the race itself. In the background the pavilion is packed with people hoping to get lucky on the horses. A picture of the racecourse today may well show nearly as many top hats as seen here.

Victorian Leisure

Tags

building architecture education leisure museum natural transport street victorian (1837 - 1901)