Buckland Collection (page 4)

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"

1823 First complete Plesiosaur fossil
" Skeleton of the Plesiosaurus dolichodeirus discovered in the Lias at Lyme Regis in 1823" Folded triple quarto plate XLVI drawn by T. Webster after original by Mary Anning

1823 William Buckland cave hyena fossil
1823 Copper engraving of a modern hyena (top) and British hyena jawbones (below) from Kirkdale cave (below) with an actual cave hyena (Crocuta crocuta spelaea) fossil jawbone resting on the page

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

1862 Hawkins Icthyosaur & Plesiosaur. 1862 Hawkins Icthyosaur & Plesiosaur
Coloured lithograph of Plesiosaur and ichthyosaur, a contemporary continental version of the wall chart by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins entitled " Waterhouse Hawkins Diagrams of the Extinct

1840s Geologist Henry De La Beche
Swantype (cleaned) 1840s Portrait mezzotint of Henry Thomas De La Beche (1796-1855), a geologist famous for his cartoon and humorous representations of early fossil finds and fellow geologists

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

Ichthyosaur skull and paddle Everard Home
Copperplate engraving from a paper in the Transactions of the Royal Philosophical society by Sir Everard Home describing the first ichthyosaur discoveries. See other photos in this collection

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

Ichthyosaur skeleton engraving 1819 Home
First scientific illustration of a complete ichthyosaur skeleton. Copper fold-out engraving at life size, (2.5cm ammonite top right for scale). It comes from a paper by Sir Everard Home in 1819

Conybeare Plesiosaurus letter & portrait. Conybeare Plesiosaurus letter & portrait
Left: Portrait William Conybeare age 65. Right: 1824 letter from William Conybeares re his first scientific reconstruction of the skeletons of plesiosaur and ichthyosaur

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)

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

1849 The antidiluvian world crop Jurassic
A rare British informational broadsheet with contemporary hand colouring, drawn and engraved by John Emslie and published by James Reynolds in 1849

FROG / 1857 (BUCKLAND)
A common frog

Roses on the wall of a thatched cottage at Buckland, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

England / Buckland
A row of cottages, viewed from behind a wall in the pretty village of Buckland, near Yelverton, South Devon, England

Sir William Buckland
SIR WILLIAM BUCKLAND eccentric naturalist, whose household comprised all kinds of livestock in addition to his own family

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"Buckland: Unearthing the Prehistoric Wonders of Dorset" Step back in time and explore the fascinating world of Buckland, a village nestled amidst the picturesque landscapes of Dorchester, Dorset Downs, England. This quaint little village holds a treasure trove of historical significance that takes us on an incredible journey through prehistoric times. In 1814, the renowned paleontologist Mary Anning made an astonishing discovery - the first ichthyosaur skull. This groundbreaking find paved the way for further exploration into ancient life forms that once roamed our planet. Fast forward to 1854 when Baxter's Crystal Palace Dinosaurs captivated audiences with their lifelike depictions of these majestic creatures. The following year saw Punch Dinosaurs at Crystal Palace capturing imaginations with their witty illustrations and satirical take on these prehistoric giants. Meanwhile, Reverend William Buckland was busy unraveling geological mysteries by creating detailed cross-sections in 1836. Gideon Mantell's remarkable work on iguanodons cannot be overlooked either. His collaboration with Buckland shed light on these herbivorous dinosaurs and forever changed our understanding of their existence. In 1824, Buckland unveiled Megalosaurus jaw without any tint, allowing scientists to study this fearsome predator up close. As time progressed, so did our knowledge about dinosaurs and pterosaurs. The year 1862 witnessed significant advancements as reconstructions brought Megalosaurus back to life before our very eyes. Reynolds' "The Antidiluvian World" published in 1849 further fueled public fascination with these ancient creatures. Beyond its scientific contributions, it is known for its charming countryside charm and idyllic surroundings. The Village itself exudes a sense of tranquility while nearby locations such as Piddletrenthide and Buckland Newton offer stunning vistas that transport you to another era.