A photographic reproduction showing sculptures of 'Antediluvrian Animals' at Crystal Palace Park, Sydenham

Date:
1911
Location:
Crystal Palace Park, Sydenham, Bromley, Greater London Authority, SE19
Reference:
SC00710/055A
Type:
Photograph (Positive - Mechanical)
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Description

The series of dinosaur sculptures in Crystal Palace Park were unveiled in 1854, and were the first attempt to portray dinosaurs within their geological environment in the world. They were created by the sculptor Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins, with the help of Richard Owen, a biologist and palaeontologist. The sculptures are Grade I listed.

Content

This is part of the Volume: SC00710 The Crystal Palace; within the Collection: EST01 Estate Sales Particulars

Rights

Contact Historic England Archive

Keywords

Victorian Park, Victorian Sculpture