The Crystal Palace Dinosaurs in London are getting a clean-up. ✨ The careful removal of excess paint and defective mortaring work will allow for repairs to be carried out. The dinosaur sculptures date from the 1850s and were one of several attractions built around the no longer surviving Crystal Palace. We've been advising on the restoration, part of a park-wide regeneration plan being co-delivered by Bromley Council and the Crystal Palace Park Trust, with the support of partners including The N

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|AD| The Crystal Palace Dinosaurs are one of London’s most unusual and fascinating sights! The long term conservation and engagement with the statues are promoted by the brilliant Friends Of Crystal Palace Dinosaurs. A recent grant from the Culture Recovery Fund, administered by Historic England, has been put towards a facelift for the Megalosaurus statue! Alongside this video I have written a ‘Seven Secrets of The Crystal Palace Dinosaurs’ blog post with the full story behind the models and lit

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The Crystal Palace dinosaurs were the first life-sized reconstructions of extinct animals. 🦕 Today, these magnificent Victorian sculptures continue to surprise and engage visitors, showcasing how science and history intertwine. | Historic England