This book is a perfect souvenir of a visit to the Museum of Science and Industry. Through our collections and stories this beautifully illustrated guide reveals the extraordinary discoveries and breakthroughs that began in Manchester and went on to influence the world.
From the 17th century onwards, waves of natural history collectors set out from many countries to different parts of the world to discover what animals were out there. This is an illustrated and informative look at some of the 22 million "wet" specimens held in the Natural History Museum, London.
