Carnosaur Collection

The Wealden, restorations, Crystal Palace Park
Original artwork by Walter Ray Woods for Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins

Restorations of secondary period animals
Original artwork by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins, donated by his granddaughter Mary Hawkins

Iguanodon & Megalosaurus
Iguanodon was a bipedal herbivorous dinosaur that lived 140-110 million years ago. Less is known about the Megalosaurus, but it lived a little earlier than Iguanodon as a large carnivorous dinosaur

Megalosaurus and Pterodactyle
Sheet 2 of a series of posters by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins c. 1862, showing Megalosaurus and Pterodactyle

Megalosaurus
This was a carnivorous dinosaur that lived 140 million years ago during the Middle Jurassic. It grew up to 20 feet long and fossils have been discovered in the English Midlands and in Southern England

Allosaurus cranium
A detail of the skull of Allosaurus, the Upper Jurassic carnivorous dinosaur that lived 153 to 135 million years ago. On display at the Natural History Museum, London

Megalosaurus tooth
A typical carnosaur tooth belonging to Megalosaurus. It is curved in shape, pointing backwards and has sharp, serrated edges for cutting meat. The Megalosaurus lived during the Middle Jurassic period

Dinosaur Park in Rapid City, South Dakota. ca. 1938, Rapid City, South Dakota, USA, 249 Tyrannosaurus Rex, Brontosaurus in Background, Dinosaur Park, Rapid City, So. Dak

Profile of Tyrannosaurus rex model, tail curved to side

Profile view of Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton

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

Fossil torvosaurus dinosaur claw C016 / 5621
Fossil torvosaurus dinosaur claw. Torvosaurus, whose name means savage lizard, was a carnivore that lived during the upper Jurassic period. Its fossils have been found in Colorado, USA

Allosaurus
A skeletal reconstruction of Allosaurus, the Upper Jurassic carnivorous dinosaur that lived 153 to 135 million years ago. On display at the Natural History Museum, London

Albertosaurus
Detail of a skeletal display of Albertosaurus showing the skull, on display at the Natural History Museum, London. The Albertosaurus lived 76 to 74 million years ago during the Upper Cretaceous period

Ichthyosaurus, Rhamphorhynchus, Plesiosaurus, Megalosaurus
Plate 82 Life on Jurassic Shores 165 Million Years Ago an illustration from Britain Before Man by F.W. Dunning et al (1978)

Baryonyx fossil remains
Plan of the crazy paving of blocks containing Baryonyx bones at the brick pit excavation site at Ockley, Surrey, UK. This was excavated in 1983 where a Baryonyx specimen was discovered

Palaeontology laboratory
Preparing a mounted skeleton of Baryonyx, a carnivorous dinosaur from Sussex, England. Laying out casts made of glass reinforced plastic prior to mounting on exhibition panelling

Side view of a Baryonyx snout
Baryonyx was a carnivorous dinosaur that lived during the Lower Cretaceous period around 125 million years ago. Photographed by Phil Crabb

Gallimimus, Tyrannosaurus & Diplodocus
Gallimimus (top left). This was a 6 metre long omnivore which lived 74 mya. Tyrannosaurus (top right), the famous carnivore lived 67 mya, and Diplodocus (bottom)

Mr William Walker
Holding a Baryonyx claw. Baryonyx was found in 1983 in a clay pit in Surrey, England, by the British amateur fossil hunter William Walker

Lower Jurassic dinosaurs discovered in England
An illustration showing scene in Lower Jurassic (175 - 200 mya) South England, featuring a Megalosaurus (above) catching sight of a possible victim, the primitive ornithischian Scelidosaurus dinosaur

Baryonyx excavations
Team from the Natural History Museum, London at work on the excavation of the dinosaur Baryonyx walkeri at the Ockley brick pit in Surrey, England in June 1983

Megalosaurus thigh bone
A human thigh-bone figured as item 4 on TAB VIII by Dr. R Plot in The Natural History of Oxfordshire in 1677 is actually a dinosaur thigh-bone, probably Megalosaurus

Megalosaurus jaw
A fragment of a lower jaw that once belonged to the carnivorous dinosaur Megalosaurus. Throughout a dinosaurs life young teeth pushed up to replace old teeth

Albertosaurus metatarsals
Skeletal reconstruction of Albertosaurus showing the hind leg and foot. The upper foot bones of this Albertosaurus are locked together for strength, perhaps to withstand the stresses of running

Baryonyx skeleton
The Baryonyx which lived during the Lower Cretaceous was a bipedal carnivore which had a set of sharp teeth as well as a 30cm claw on each forehand. Illustration by Jo Konopelko

Baryonyx laboratory work, 1983
Palaeontologists working on the dinosaur, Baryonyx walkeri. Using a rotary diamond-edged dental saw to groove hard rock around a dinosaur vertebrae

Baryonyx
Restoration of Baryonyx

Baryonyx excavation, 1983
Palaeontologists from the Natural History Museum, London excavate fossils of Baryonyx walkeri from the crazy paving of blocks that hold the fossils, Surrey, England, 1983

Torvosaurus claw
A fossil claw once belonging to the dinosaur, Torvosaurus whose name means savage lizard. It was a carnivore which lived during the upper Jurassic period. Its fossils have been found in Colorado, USA

Baryonyx walkeri
The Baryonyx walkeri specimen on display at the Natural History Museum London. Discovered in Surrey, UK in 1883 this specimen type dates back 125 million years to the Lower Cretaceous period

Dinosaur gallery
A display in the Dinosaur gallery showing how palaeontologists excavated the Baryonyx walkeri and then created a model replica of what the dinosaur looked like

Fossil of Tarbosaurus bataar, head and neck
Fossil of a carnivorous dinosaur. Computer- coloured image of fossilised head and neck of a Tarbosaurus bataar. This species inhabited Central Asia in the late Campanian age

Cryolophosaurus dinosaur. Artwork of Cryolophosaurus, a carnivorous dinosaur that lived in Antarctica during the early Jurassic period, 196 to 190 million years ago. It was about 6 metres in length

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"The Carnosaur: Exploring the Prehistoric Wonders of Crystal Palace Park" Step into the fascinating world of the Carnosaur, a captivating creature from The Wealden era. With its restorations and exhibits, Crystal Palace Park offers an incredible glimpse into the lives of secondary period animals. Among these magnificent beasts are the Iguanodon and Megalosaurus, both brought back to life through meticulous reconstructions. Marvel at their towering presence as they roam in this prehistoric haven. Witness the awe-inspiring sight of Megalosaurus alongside a graceful Pterodactyl, capturing a moment frozen in time. This powerful predator ruled over ancient landscapes with its sharp claws and ferocious nature. Delve deeper into history as you encounter an Allosaurus cranium, showcasing its fearsome jaws that once dominated the earth. Explore further to find Compsognathus, a small but significant dinosaur whose existence sheds light on our understanding of these ancient creatures. Discover remnants from another era with a genuine Megalosaurus tooth, reminding us of their formidable hunting abilities. Transporting you across continents and time periods is Dinosaur Park in Rapid City, South Dakota - established in 1938 - where 249 Tyrannosaurus Rex and Brontosaurus stand tall against breathtaking landscapes. Observe every detail as you admire a profile view of a Tyrannosaurus rex model with its curved tail elegantly displayed. And don't miss out on exploring an authentic skeleton profile that unveils the intricate structure behind this iconic dinosaur species. Finally, marvel at one last relic –the jawbone belonging to Megalosaurus C016/5697– serving as evidence for these colossal creatures' existence millions of years ago. Embark on this mesmerizing journey through time at Crystal Palace Park's Carnosaur exhibit; it's an adventure that will leave you awestruck by Earth's astonishing past.