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

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

Photograph taken 1880 - 1900 © Reproduced by permission of Historic England Archive ref: CC97/01190

Sharks and rays on display in the fish section in the Piscatorial Court. The collection was originally displayed in the British Museum.

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 interior fish natural Victorian (1837 - 1901)