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🦖 Friends of Crystal Palace Dinosaurs (charity no. 1165231) Since 2013, promoting the long-term conservation of the Victorian palaeontological statues and the larger Geological Court at Crystal Palace Park 📧 [email protected] https://linktr.ee/

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Crystal Palace Dinos @cpdinosaurs.bsky.social · May 7

🚨 IMPORTANT 🚨

The Crystal Palace Park Trust have a new updates page for the Regeneration Plan for the park
www.crystalpalaceparktrust.org/pages/park-r...

To summarise, contractors will begin setting up in the park on May 19th, and it is likely that restoration work will begin shortly after

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cartoon illustration, from the webpage, showing Crystal Palace Park and displaying some of the areas of regeneration, including the dinos

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Crystal Palace Dinos @cpdinosaurs.bsky.social · 5d

The amazing @jedtaylorartist.bsky.social did this, “Jurassic Park 1854”, many years ago 👌

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Crystal Palace Dinos @cpdinosaurs.bsky.social · 5d

“Do not all these beings who preceded man and who are emerging from their tombs today seem like monsters?

Yet they are connected to us by original bonds”

Translated from “Le monde avant la création de l'homme” (The world before the creation of humankind), by Camille Flammarion. Art by Georges Devy

Black and white book illustrations. Various antediluvian reptiles (and glyptodonts), many of them Crystal Palace-inspired, are emerging from a cave directly toward the viewer

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Natalia Jagielska @nataliajagielska.bsky.social · 8d

The spectacularly produced new art book, Mesozoic Art II, hit the shelves! I happen to be one of the artists featured in the line-up of fantastic people who bring the dead back to life! A great opportunity to talk about my creative journey 🧵

Selection of drawings of dinosaurs and pterosaurs and kin in a mosaic with cover of the Mesozic Art 2

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Crystal Palace Dinos @cpdinosaurs.bsky.social · 8d

We were thinking this could have been the world’s first bouncy castle - which would have blown Edwardian minds - but we were only gifted them in 1959!

Crystal Palace Dinos @cpdinosaurs.bsky.social · 8d

At least he knew they were there - we’ve heard stories of parents taking their kids to Hyde Park or Regents Park..

Crystal Palace Dinos @cpdinosaurs.bsky.social · 9d

Source:

kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/coll...

AWNS-19240417-47-04

Showing two children looking into the mouth of a model of a prehistoric animal. The collection of models of antedeluvian monsters on an island in the grounds of the Crystal Palace has now been extract...

kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz

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Crystal Palace Dinos @cpdinosaurs.bsky.social · 9d

Articles or photos that reference the condition of the Crystal Palace Dinos before 1950 are quite rare.

The caption on this photo, dated as 1924, refers them being “extracted from the mud”, which could imply a period of time where the lake also needed some attention..

Black and white scanned newspaper photo . A smartly dressed boy and girl study a fresh looking Crystal Palace Mosasaurus. The lake water level appears non-existent. The caption:

“The collection of models of antediluvian monsters on an island in the grounds of the Crystal Palace has now been extracted from the mud and renovated. Teeth and claws have been sharpened, eyes painted, and everything done to make them as attractive as possible.”

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Crystal Palace Dinos @cpdinosaurs.bsky.social · 12d

“The Antediluvians recognize an old acquaintance”

This cartoon appeared in Punch magazine, 27/07/1861 - linking the old age of our Dino friends with the previous appearances of the “Great Comet of 1861”

The comet is now designated C/1861 J1, and is due to return in 2267 so…see you then, yeah??

Black and white cartoon. The Crystal Palace Hylaeosaurus, on the edge of the lake, is looking up through a brass-looking telescope mounted on a curvaceous tripod on the back. Behind it, a Teleosaurus is holding a telescope, and the standing Iguanodon is looking up in the distance. Their focus is on a comet, heavily stylised with a grinning face. The caption reads: “The Age of the Comet ascertained to a Nicety. The Antediluvians Recognise an Old Acquaintance of A.M. 1372.”

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Dr Dave Hone @davehone.bsky.social · 14d

Due to some dreadful admin error we accidentally had @tetzoo.bsky.social join us on this episode of #TerribleLizards talking about marine reptiles in all their semi-aquatic and aquatic glory. terriblelizards.libsyn.com/tls11e09-anc...

Terrible Lizards: TLS11E09 Ancient Sea Reptiles

Long time listener and second time guest Darren Naish joins us to talk about marine reptiles. While Darren is best known for his work on dinosaurs and pterosaurs, he has fingers in a huge number of ve...

terriblelizards.libsyn.com

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Crystal Palace Dinos @cpdinosaurs.bsky.social · 16d

(We understand that it could be nursery rhyme bouncing/“knee-bobbing”-related. Or turkey related. Or hobgoblin related. Hopefully it was a combo of all of these 🤪)

Crystal Palace Dinos @cpdinosaurs.bsky.social · 16d

We undertake lots of serious historical research, but this may be the most important of all:

what in the *blue hell* was the “Hobbledeegobbledeecastle” in the Crystal Palace North Tower Gardens? Even this 1910 programme doesn’t know

(The one from 1908 simply calls it “The funniest thing on earth”)

“NORTH TOWER GARDENS.
THE FAIRY ARCHIPELAGO.
The Water Chute.-The Largest Water Chute
on Earth. Each Run, 6d.
The Water Rapids.-A Thrilling Trip through
Foaming Torrents.
Electric Canoes.-A Voyage on the Lake through the Marvellous Grottoes and Caves of the Fairy Archipelago. Each Trip, 3d.
The Human Laundry. - The Newest and Latest Amusement to be introduced in England to Laundry you complete by a Novel and Amusing Process, full of Mirth and Merriment.
Helter Skelter. - The most Delightful and
Fascinating Aerial Slip known.
Glass Blowers.—A most interesting Exhibition of Glass Blowing. Articles of all descriptions made while you wait. Always at work.
Pell Mell.-The Confusing Stairway.
Rifle Range.-The Archipelago Miniature Bisley.
Egyptian Maze.-An Amazing Maze combined
with fun and laughter.
Haunted Swing.-The Latest Parisian Novelty.
Hobbledeegobbledeecastie.-What is it?
Palmistry and Phrenology by Mrs. ALICE LEE (a descendant of the World-famed Gipsy
Lee ).
Parisian
Pleasure Fair,
Roundabouts,
Swings, and Games.
HYATT'S Juvenile
Roundabout and
Crystal Palace Riding School, Swings, Houp-La, and other Popular and Up-to-Date Sporting Games.”

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Crystal Palace Dinos @cpdinosaurs.bsky.social · 16d

🚨 PARK UPDATE 🚨

Good morning everyone. Please note that the lower path along the Sedondary/reptile island is now CLOSED

The upper path is still open. From here there are restricted views of some of the sculptures, with restoration work v much underway.

The paths around the mammals are still open

Colour photo. Orange fencing on a sunny morning, a banner with a cartoon dinosaur and company/council logos proclaims “The park is having a makeover”

Orange fencing blocking off the path down to the main dinosaur viewing area

view from across the upper lake. The standing Iguanodon’s lower half has been cleaned/treated

The Megatherium blocking out the rising sun

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Darren Naish @tetzoo.bsky.social · 19d

Mesozoic Art II - edited by @sharkbitesteve.bsky.social and myself and featuring the incredible work of 25 cutting-edge palaeoartists - is out in just a few days. The ultimate must-have book on modern #palaeoart / #paleoart. Buy yours now ... www.bloomsbury.com/uk/mesozoic-... #books #dinosaurs

Mesozoic Art II

Following on from the hugely popular Mesozoic Art, this magnificent new volume showcases 25 amazing artists whose work represents the very best of palaeoart.Our…

www.bloomsbury.com

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Crystal Palace Dinos @cpdinosaurs.bsky.social · 20d

This is a fantastic (and rare) photo of the Megalosaurus in it’s red paint scheme, which lasted from the 1970s through to 1982/3

Note the harsh contrast between the red and the green tones of accumulated dirt, moss, algae etc

Rafasith @rafasith.bsky.social · 21d

Mi afición por visitar lugares poco frecuentados me llevó en 1981 a visitar Cristal Palace en las afueras de Londres.
Había conocido el lugar gracias al programa de divulgación de TVE ¿Un mundo féliz? que presentaba Felipe Mellizo.
El megalosaurio que allí vi está ahora en Lego Ideas.

Estatua de Megalosaurio de Cristal Palace en Londres.

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Penge History Group @pengehistorygroup.bsky.social · 20d

Hello Bluesky! We're an enthusiastic bunch of folks in south-east London delving into the history of Penge, as well as sharing our love of all things historical. Find us at pengehistorygroup.co.uk as well as on Eventbrite www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/penge-hist...

Penge History Group – Local history from our corner of South East London

pengehistorygroup.co.uk

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Crystal Palace Dinos @cpdinosaurs.bsky.social · 21d

These are Anoplotherium. Very unassuming, compared to the other creatures, but hugely important in the blossoming science of palaeontology.

These are also the first sculptures that are being restored. If you go back and see them, they may be wearing jackets!

Crystal Palace Dinos @cpdinosaurs.bsky.social · 21d

Good evening to all Lego-related new followers 👋

Actual bricks played a major part in the construction of the sculptures. The smaller ones had a solid brickwork core, and the four largest dinosaur ones were hollow:

Crystal Palace Dinos @cpdinosaurs.bsky.social · Mar 11

A recipe for a Victorian standing Iguanodon:

4x iron columns, 9 feet long by 7 inches diameter [the legs]
600 bricks
650 5-inch half-round drain-tiles
900 plain tiles
38 casks of cement
90 casks of broken stone
100 feet of iron-hooping
20 feet of cube inch bar

(cpdinosaurs.org/blog/post/ho...)

colour photo looking within and down the standing Iguanodon! a man is partially kneeling in the darkness, facing the "wall", consisting of cemented bricks and tiles. a torch is in front of him and pointing up at the area that he is drilling, with a VERY long bit. thin metal poles criss-cross the inside

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Crystal Palace Dinos @cpdinosaurs.bsky.social · 22d

They got in touch on Instagram 👍

Crystal Palace Dinos @cpdinosaurs.bsky.social · 22d

There’s a Lego Horniman museum currently on display in the museum!

(Can’t remember if it was built as part of a Lego exhibition that was there a number of years ago, or whether it pre-dated that)

Crystal Palace Dinos @cpdinosaurs.bsky.social · 22d

🚨 THIS IS NOT A DRILL 🚨

We’ve just seen this, by creator “Menapian” - a 4,998-piece set of the Great Exhibition (1851) Crystal Palace - complete with a bonus Megalosaurus and Ichthyosaur…

beta.ideas.lego.com/product-idea...

Screenshot of part of the LEGO Ideas website, showing a side view of a diorama featuring both creatures

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Crystal Palace Dinos @cpdinosaurs.bsky.social · 26d

UK nineties nostalgia attack!!

Indie band The Wonder Stuff in front of the Megalosaurus.

This photo appeared on a postcard, and on "The BootLegged Groove Machine" album

(Hat tip to Chris Young for bringing this to our attention)

Crystal Palace Dinos @cpdinosaurs.bsky.social · Aug 31

(We hope to have an update on this tomorrow)

Crystal Palace Dinos @cpdinosaurs.bsky.social · Aug 31

Hi Lisa. Work on the statues is now very much underway, yes

(Steam cleaning of the reptiles started a couple of days ago. Note the difference in the lower half of the Megalosaurus!)

Lisa Quattromini @lisaq.bsky.social · Aug 31

Hello @cpdinosaurs.bsky.social I came to see you but you were still having some tlc 🥰

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Crystal Palace Dinos @cpdinosaurs.bsky.social · Aug 29

Here’s a fantastic blog post about the Reichardt Kakao cards, from our friends at @chasmosaurs.bsky.social

chasmosaurs.com/2023/11/28/v...

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Vintage Dinosaur Art: Tiere der Urwelt (Reichardt) – Part 1

And it’s a proper Vintage Dinosaur Art as today, we’re looking at a rather obscure collection of paleoart from the very beginning of the 20th century. Let’s lay down some groundwo…

chasmosaurs.com

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Crystal Palace Dinos @cpdinosaurs.bsky.social · Aug 29

Armoured dinosaurs have of course been on our mind, so a VERY GOOD MORNING to you from this..interesting depiction of a Hylaeosaurus - by “F.John” - from a series of cards produced by a German cocoa company, early 20th Century..

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Colour illustration. A squat Hylaeosaurus sits atop a rocky outcrop, looking somewhat mournful. Its armoured spikes are more like tufts of fur, extending all the way to its strange stumpy tail. Its beaked head looks to the sky, as if asking the creator/illustrator why it has been given such short limbs

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