Megalosaurus Collection (page 2)

Artists concept of Megalosaurus bucklandii, past and present

Megalosaurus dinosaur walking toward the ocean at sunset

Megalosaurus dinosaur stalks the forest
Megalosaurus, a medium large Jurassic predator of England, stalks the forest

Megalosaurus was a large theropod dinosaur of the Middle Jurassic period
Megalosaurus was a large meat-eating theropod dinosaur of the Middle Jurassic period, 166 million years ago of Southern England

Close-up of a menacing Megalosaurus. Megalosaurus was a large carnivorous theropod dinosaur that lived in the Jurassic Period of Europe

Majungasaurus dinosaur head. Majungasaurus was a carnivorous theropod dinosaur that lived in Madagascar in the Cretaceous Period

Megalosaurus dinosaur on white background. Megalosaurus was a large carnivorous theropod dinosaur that lived in the Jurassic Period of Europe

Portrait of a pair of Megalosaurus dinosaurs
Portrait of a pair of Megalosaurus. Megalosaurus was a large meat-eating theropod dinosaur of the Middle Jurassic period 166 million years ago of Southern England

Megalosaurus bucklandii, Middle Jurassic of England

Megalosaurus dinosaur jaw C016 / 5697
Megalosaurus jaw. Fragment of a lower jaw from the carnivorous dinosaur Megalosaurus. Throughout the dinosaurs life young teeth pushed up to replace old teeth

Iguanodon and Megalosaurus dinosaurs
Iguanodon (left) and Megalosaurus (right), historical artwork. This inaccurate reconstruction shows the dinosaurs co-existing when they actually date from two different time periods

1824 Bucklands Megalosaurus spine clean
1824 Plate of a portion of Megalosaurus spine drawn by Mary Moreland, from William Bucklands first " Notice on the Megalosaurus or great Fossil Lizard of Stonesfield"

1888 Megalosaurus, Dryptosaurus dinosaurs
Predatory Megalosaurus (foreground) and Laelaps (background, now Dryptosaurus). Two of the first dinosaurs discovered in Europe and the US respectively. Vivid colour lithograph for " Dr

1854 Megalosaurus reconstruction & jaw 1854 Megalosaurus reconstruction & jaw
1854 Megalosaurus model by Waterhouse Hawkins with superimposed image (pale brown) of the known lower jawbone used for the reconstruction

1833 Reverend William Buckland portrait
The Reverend William Buckland D.D. F.R.S. Canon of Christ Church and Professor of Geology and Minerology in the University of Oxford 1833

1863 Figuier Iguanodon and Megalosaurus
Art by Riou in the first edition of Louis Figuiers " Earth before the Deluge" (1863). The figure shows restored dinosaurs after scientist Richard Owen

1677 First dinosaur bone by Robert Plot
Copper engraving from Table 8, facing page 143, of Robert Plots 1677 Natural History of Oxfordshire. Dug out of a quarry in " the Parish of Cornwell" in Oxfordshire on the land of

1833 Penny Magazine extinct animals color
1833 " Organic Remains restored" front page of the Penny Magazine October 26th with wood engraving illustration and later hand colouring. (Original print black and white also available)

1854 Megalosaurus reconstruction Hawkins
1854 Megalosaurus model by Waterhouse Hawkins. Hawkins attempted to scientifically reconstruct dinosaurs for the Crystal Palace Geological Gardens at Sydenham 1852-1855

1854 Iguanodon reconstruction Hawkins
1854 Iguanodon model by Waterhouse Hawkins. Hawkins attempted to scientifically reconstruct dinosaurs for the Crystal Palace Geological Gardens at Sydenham 1852-1855

1824 Bucklands Megalosaurus limb bones
1824 Plate XLIV of Megalosaurus femur, clavicle, fibula and metatarsals drawn by Mary Moreland, from William Bucklands " Notice on the Megalosaurus or great Fossil Lizard of Stonesfield"

1822 First description of dinosaur
1822 Plate from James Parkinsons " Outlines of Oryctology" with composite of contemporary library book reference card and the Parkinsons description of Megalosaurus

1824 Bucklands Megalosaurus first paper
1824 First page (390) of William Bucklands " Notice on the Megalosaurus or great Fossil Lizard of Stonesfield". Transactions of the Geological Society of London, series 2, vol 1: 390 -396

Gideon Mantell, palaeontologist
Gideon Mantell (3 February 1790 - 10 November 1852). Gideon Mantell was a local doctor whose interest in fossils lead to his 1822 discovery near his home in Lewes of the first Iguanodon fossils

1843 Reverend William Buckland portrait
Buckland in field collecting gear. The Reverend William Buckland D.D. F.R.S. Canon of Christ Church and Professor of Geology and Minerology in the University of Oxford

1833 Penny Magazine extinct animals crop
1833 October 26th " Organic Remains restored" front page of the Penny Magazine with wood engraving illustration and later hand colouring. (Original print black and white also available)

1763 Dinosaur bone misidentified scrotum
Copperplate print page 318 by Proud in R. Brookes 1763 " The Natural History of Waters, Earths, Stones, Fossils and Minerals etc."

1867 Figuier Iguanodon and Megalosaurus
Art by Riou in the revised English 1867 translation of Louis Figuiers " Earth before the Deluge" 1863. The figure shows impressions after the collaboration between the scientist Richard

1697 Fossil sea urchin Clypheus from Plot
The Jurassic fossil sea urchin Clypheus ploti is shown on top of the engraving from 1697 where Robert Plot illustrates the species for the first time in his " Natural History of

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"Megalosaurus: Unveiling the Prehistoric Giants of Crystal Palace Park" Step back in time to 1854, when the Crystal Palace Dinosaurs by Baxter took center stage. These magnificent sculptures brought the ancient world to life, captivating visitors with their immense size and lifelike features. The following year, Punch Dinosaurs at Crystal Palace continued the fascination as these humorous illustrations showcased the dinosaurs' playful side. But it was not until 1866 that Waterhouse Hawkins amazed everyone with his model dinosaurs, meticulously crafted to resemble their long-extinct counterparts. The Wealden region played a crucial role in these restorations, providing valuable fossils that allowed scientists and artists alike to recreate these majestic creatures accurately. Among them were Iguanodon and Megalosaurus, whose artwork from 1862 still mesmerizes us today. As we explore further into history, lithographs of The Crystal Palace transport us back to a time when this iconic structure stood tall amidst lush greenery. Gideon Mantell's groundbreaking discoveries regarding iguanodon paved the way for our understanding of prehistoric life. In 1824, Buckland's Megalosaurus jaw made headlines without any tint or color but left no doubt about its sheer power and ferocity. Fast forward to 1862 when a meticulous reconstruction gave us an even clearer picture of this fearsome predator. Restorations of secondary period animals continue to captivate our imagination as we marvel at the intricate details on display. And let's not forget about Megalosaurus' airborne companion – Pterodactyle – another creature brought back from extinction through artistic interpretation. Today, Crystal Palace Park stands as a testament to our ongoing fascination with these prehistoric giants. It serves as a reminder that even though they roamed millions of years ago, their legacy lives on through artistry and scientific exploration.