… Sir Joseph Paxton (1803-65), creator of the Crystal Palace …
… of course the Crystal Palace burnt down in 1936 …
… but further into the park are the wondrous dinosaurs …
… created by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins (1807-1894), a renowned natural history sculptor …
… the whole area has been renovated and the sculptures given Grade 1 status …
… I remember them as a child and I hope many children and adults continue to enjoy them in years to come …
And here: More on the Dinosaurs
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~ by marysia on 23 June 2022.
Posted in London, Nature, Photography
Tags: Crystal Palace park, dinosaurs, history, London parks, statues, walks