Palaeozoic Collection

Fossils from the palaeozoic era
Life forms of the palaeozoic era (for identification of individual items, refer to the book page 13-14)

Trilobite fossil. Fossil of a trilobite (Aristoharpes sp.) from the Devonian period (around 370 million years ago), showing the species characteristic, spade-like shape

Coal forest diorama
A diorama of a Carboniferous coal forest (354 to 290 million years ago) previously on display at the former Geological Museum which is now part of the Natural History Museum, London

Permian landscape

View towards Cribyn from Pen y Fan in the Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales, September. The outcrops of Devonian age, Old Red Sandstone forms escarpments carved by glaciers during the last ice age

Anomalocaris, illustration
Anomalocaris, computer illustration

Neuropteris gigantea (Sternberg), Pteridosperm
Part of a frond of Neuropteris gigantea, an Upper Carboniferous plant, a Pteridosperm, from Coseley, near Bilston, west Midlands. Range; Genus, Carboniferous; Species, Westphalian

Stigmaria ficoides (Brongniart), Lycopod
Part of rootscock of a Lycopod, a Carboniferous plant (x1/2.) Upper Carboniferous; Dudley, West Midlands. Range: Carboniferous, 359 to 300 million years ago

Trilobite fossils. Rock containing a number of trilobite fossils (Ellipsocephalus hoffi) from the middle Cambrian period (about 515 million years ago)

Encrinurus variolaris, trilobite
Trilobites had a carapace, or shell which was divided into three parts. Trilobites were arthropods as crustaceans, spiders and insects are today

Two serupulid worms fossilised in limestone, Palaeozoic era

Paraceraurus exsul C015 / 0728
Paraceraurus exsul Beyrich 1846. Ordovician, Llanvirn series, Dubovici Formation, Duboviki, River Volchov, St Petersburg, Russia. Pete Lawrance collection

Ampyx cf priscus Lower Middle Arenig, Upper Fezouata Fprmation, Ait Zolli, Draa Valley, Morocco. Pete Lawrance collection

Paraceraurus exsul Beyrich 1846. Ordovician, Llanvirn series, Dubovici Formation, Duboviki, River Volchov, St Petersburg, Russia. Pete Lawrance collection

Eogyrinus prehistoric amphibians, artwork C013 / 5755
Eogyrinus. Computer artwork of Eogyrinus sp. prehistoric amphibians in and around a forest stream 300 million years ago in what is now western Europe

Eryops prehistoric amphibians, artwork C013 / 5756
Eryops. Computer artwork of two Eryops prehistoric amphibians in a Carboniferous swamp, 300 million years ago, in what is today North America

Eryops prehistoric amphibian C013 / 6661
Eryops. Model of an Eryops prehistoric amphibian. This animal lived in Carboniferous swamps, 300 million years ago, in what is today North America

Carboniferous crinoid garden
Artists impression of Carboniferous (354 to 290 million years ago) underwater crinoid garden

Calamites suckowi (Brongniart)
Pith cast of Calamites suckowi, an Articulate, Carboniferous plant. Upper Carboniferous; Gosforth, near Newcastle-on-Tyne. Range: Genus, Carboniferous, Species, Westphalian

Alethopteris serli (Brongniart), Pteridosperm
Part of a frond of Alethopteris serli, a Pterisosperm, a plant from the Upper Carboniferous, Newcastle-on-Tyne. Range: Genus, Carboniferous; species, Westphalian

Silurian seafloor
An artists impression of the seafloor of the shelf sea surrounding Britain during the Silurian (443 to 417 million years ago), with trilobites, brachiopods, rugose corals, and molluscs

Carboniferous coal forest
Artists impression of the swamp forests of ferns and other non-flowering plants which covered much of Britain towards the end of the Carboniferous period (354 to 290 million years ago)

Silurian landplants
An artists impression of the the earliest vascular plants which developed beside freshwater pools during the Silurian (443 to 417 million years ago)

Sigillaria mamillaris (Brongniart), Lycopod
Part of a stem of a Sigillaria mamillaris, a lycopod, a Carboniferous plant. Upper Carboniferous; Darton, near Barnsley, South Yorkshire, Range: Genus, Carboniferous-Permian, Species, Westphalian

Permian desert
An artists impression of the Permian desert with huge sandunes and sandstone mountains (290 to 248 million years ago) in Northern England

Edinburgh volcano
Illustration of the Edinburgh Volcano erupting in the late Palaeozoic period (543 to 248 million years ago), superimposed onto a modern aerial photograph of the city

Anglian ice sheet
A reconstruction of the front of the Anglian ice sheet in Precambrian (4, 500 to 543 million years ago) north London

Ordovician Britain
An artists impression of an eroded Ordovician (490 to 443 million years ago) volcano and shore line near Builth Wells, Powys

Permian Britain
An artists impression of Permian (290 to 248 million years ago) Britain from space, with desert lands and the Zechstein sea

Pterygotus anglicus, giant water scorpion

Devonian landscape
An impression by Bridget Kempster of the Old Red Sandstone desert of the Devonian period (417 to 354 million years ago)

Ordovician seascape
An artists impression of the Eden Valley, Cumbria in the Ordovician period (490 to 443 million years ago), with volcanoes in the sea

Ichthyostega, artwork
Ichthyostega. Computer artwork of an Ichthyostega around 350 million years ago during the Late Devonian period, in what is now the Canadian Arctic

Trilobite fossil. Trilobites are extinct hard-shelled, segmented arthropods. They lived in the Earths ancient seas between the Cambrian and Permian Periods (around 542-250 million years ago)

Prehistoric forest fire, artwork
Prehistoric forest fire. Artwork of prehistoric invertebrates fleeing towards a pond during a forest fire. The invertebrates include a centipede, a scorpion and numerous cockroaches

Prehistoric coastal landscape, artwork
Prehistoric coastal landscape. Computer artwork showing a view across large numbers of prehistoric Aglaophyton sp. plants growing in a bay during the Lower Devonian period

Dinomischus primitive animals, artwork
Dinomischus primitive animals. Computer artwork or Dinomischus aquatic animals populating a sea floor around 505 million years ago during the Middle Cambrian epoch

Prehistoric wetland life, artwork
Prehistoric wetland life. Computer artwork of an Ichthyostega (right) emerging from a prehistoric floodplain around 350 million years ago during the Late Devonian period

Trilobite on a seabed, artwork
Trilobite on a seabed. Computer artwork of a Olenoides serratus trilobite crawling among prehistoric Vauxia sp. (branching) and Wapkia sp

Moschops, artwork
Moschops. Artwork of two Moschops about to fight on a sandstone mesa. This reptile lived around 255 million years ago in what is today the Karoo region of South Africa

Prehistoric trees, artwork
Prehistoric trees. Computer artwork of conifers growing 300 million years ago during the Late Carboniferous period (354-290 million years ago), in what is now south-eastern Illinois, USA

Prehistoric watering hole, artwork
Prehistoric watering hole. Computer artwork of three Ouranosaurus dinosaurs drinking at a watering hole during the early Cretaceous period (about 110 million years ago) in what is now Africa

Prehistoric pond, artwork
Prehistoric pond. Computer artwork of life in and around a freshwater pond during the Upper Devonian period (around 360 million years ago). In the foreground are two Ichthyostega tetrapods

Dimetrodons, artwork
Dimetrodons, computer artwork. Dimetrodon were the dominant land predators that lived around 270 million years ago, during the Early Permian Period, and long before the dinosaurs

Prehistoric dragonfly, artwork
Prehistoric dragonfly. Computer artwork of giant Meganeura resting on a plant in a fern forest, at sunrise during the Carboniferous period (354-290 million years ago)

Dimetrodon, artwork
Dimetrodon. Computer artwork of Dimetrodon grandis walking on a barren plain. Dimetrodon were the dominant land predators that lived around 270 million years ago, during the Early Permian Period

Prehistoric forest, artwork
Prehistoric forest. Computer artwork of a forest in Midwestern North America 350 million years ago during the Carboniferous period (354-290 million years ago)

Estemmenosuchus, artwork
Estemmenosuchus. Computer artwork of three Estemmenosuchus mirabilis in a Paleozoic lake near the Ural Mountains, in what is now the Perm region of Russia

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Step back in time and explore the wonders of the Palaeozoic era. Fossils from this ancient period offer us a glimpse into a world long gone. Imagine stumbling upon a trilobite fossil, its intricate details preserved for millions of years. As you wander through a coal forest diorama, marvel at the lush vegetation that once covered our planet. Transport yourself to a Permian landscape, where towering mountains and vast oceans coexisted harmoniously. From the breathtaking view towards Cribyn from Pen y Fan in Wales' Brecon Beacons National Park, witness nature's grandeur unfold before your eyes. But it doesn't stop there; let your imagination run wild as you encounter Anomalocaris through vivid illustrations. This enigmatic creature with its unique features captivates our curiosity about life during the Palaeozoic era. Encrinurus variolaris, another fascinating trilobite species, showcases the incredible diversity that existed during this time. Its beautifully preserved exoskeleton tells tales of an ancient underwater world teeming with life. The abundance of Anomalocaris illustrations further emphasizes its significance in Palaeozoic history. These artistic depictions allow us to visualize these creatures' appearance and behavior like never before. So come on an adventure through time and discover the wonders of the Palaeozoic era – where fossils tell stories, landscapes awe-inspire, and prehistoric creatures ignite our imagination.