Anning Collection

Mary Anning (1799-1847)
Pioneer fossil collector of Lyme Regis, Dorset. Oil painting by an unknown artist, before 1842. Golden Cap is visible in the background. Held at the Natural History Museum, London

Plesiosaurus
Pen and ink annotated drawing by Mary Anning, 1824. This marine reptile lived in Europe during the early Jurassic period about 200 million years ago

Plesiosaur sketch
A sketch of the plesiosaur fossil discovered by Mary Anning

Lyme Regis
The Lower Jurassic cliffs incorporating Lower Lias and Charmouth Mudstone rocks, Charmouth, Dorset, UK

Ichthyosaurus fossil C013 / 7904
Ichthyosaurus fossil

Blindmans Buff Date: 1916

Hoops Date: 1916

Robert Anning Bell
An illustration for The Altar Book by Robert Anning Bell

ICHTHYOSAUR, 1812. The fossil skull of an ichthyosaur discovered by Joseph Anning and Mary Anning in 1812. Engraving, 1814

Mary Anning (actress)
An actress at the Natural History Museum playing the part of Mary Anning, the famous fossil collector from Lyme Regis, England

Plesiosaurus dolichodeirus: Head only
From the Lower Jurassic, Lyme Regis, Dorset. This specimen is the first articulated plesiosaur ever found and one of Mary Annings greatest discoveries

Plesiosaurus dolichodeirus: Head and neck
From the Lower Jurassic, Lyme Regis, Dorset. This specimen is the first articulated plesiosaur ever found and one of Mary Annings greatest discoveries

Plesiosaurus dolichodeirus skeleton
From the Lower Jurassic, Lyme Regis, Dorset. This is the first articulated plesiosaur ever found and one of Mary Annings greatest discoveries. Length 2.9 meters

The Mary Anning room within the Natural History Museum, London

Temnodontosaurus platyodon (Conybeare)
The skull of Temnodontosaurus platyodon, an Ichthyosaurus which lived between 201 and 194 million years ago in the Lower Jurassic. It was discovered by Mary Annings brother in 1811 in Lyme Regis

Poem by Mary Anning (1799-1871)
Encomium Murchisonaum, a poem written c. 1840s by Mary Anning in honour of the geologist Sir Roderick Impey Murchison (1792-1871). Page 2 of 3

Belemnites
Drawing from the manuscripts collection of Mary Anning (1799-1847)

Ichthyosaurus communis, ichthyosaur
Close up of the jaw of an ichthyosaur specimen on display at The Natural History Museum, London. Specimen collected by Mary Anning

Poems by Mary Anning (1799-1871)
Encomium Murchisonaum, a poem written c. 1840 s. Page 3 of 3. The Complaint of a sunbeam against Dr Faraday, written in honour of the English physicist and chemist Michael Faraday (1791-1867)

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Mary Anning (1799-1847), a renowned paleontologist and fossil collector, dedicated her life to uncovering the secrets of prehistoric creatures. Her discoveries, such as the Plesiosaurus and Ichthyosaurus fossils, revolutionized our understanding of ancient marine life. In this captivating sketch, we see a detailed depiction of a Plesiosaur, showcasing Mary's meticulous work. One of Mary's most significant finds was the Ichthyosaurus fossil C013 / 7904. This remarkable discovery shed light on the anatomy and behavior of these extinct reptiles. As she carefully excavated each bone from its rocky tomb, Mary unraveled clues about Earth's past inhabitants. Beyond her scientific pursuits, Mary also enjoyed leisure activities like Blindman's Buff and playing with Belemnites during her free time. She found joy in simple pleasures like Hoops and Skipping alongside her brother Robert Anning Bell. Interestingly enough, another notable figure named Robert Anning Bell emerged years later but in an entirely different field - that of art. His talent for creating stunning visuals allowed him to leave his mark on various artistic endeavors, and is worth mentioning that there is also an actress named Mary Anning who shares the same name as our esteemed paleontologist. However, their paths diverge greatly; one unearths fossils while the other captivates audiences through performances on stage or screen. Mary Anning remains immortalized in history for her groundbreaking contributions to science and paleontology. Her relentless pursuit of knowledge continues to inspire generations today as we delve deeper into Earth's ancient mysteries.