First Dinosaur Collection

"Unveiling the Ancient Giants: The Fascinating Journey of the First Dinosaur" In 1677, Robert Plot stumbled upon a remarkable discovery - the first dinosaur bone

First Dinosaur Collection: 1824 Bucklands Megalosaurus jaw no tint

1824 Bucklands Megalosaurus jaw no tint
1824 Uncoloured (original) Double quarto Plate XL of Megalosaurus jaw and teeth drawn by Mary Moreland, from William Bucklands " Notice on the Megalosaurus or great Fossil Lizard of

First Dinosaur Collection: 1824 Bucklands Megalosaurus jaw teeth

1824 Bucklands Megalosaurus jaw teeth
1824 Quarto Plate XLI of Megalosaurus jaw and teeth drawn by Mary Moreland, from William Bucklands " Notice on the Megalosaurus or great Fossil Lizard of Stonesfield"

First Dinosaur Collection: 1833 Rev. William Buckland fossils colour

1833 Rev. William Buckland fossils colour
" The Reverend William Buckland D.D. F.R.S. Canon of Christ Church and Professor of Geology and Mineralogy in the University of Oxford 1833" Painted by Thomas Phillips

First Dinosaur Collection: 1833 Gideon Mantell Tilgate dinosaurs

1833 Gideon Mantell Tilgate dinosaurs
" Strata of Tilgate Forest in Surrey" showing Gideon Mantell (seated) while two workmen excavate a partly exposed fossil (spine of Iguanodon?)

First Dinosaur Collection: 1833 Reverend William Buckland fossils

1833 Reverend William Buckland fossils
" The Reverend William Buckland D.D. F.R.S. Canon of Christ Church and Professor of Geology and Mineralogy in the University of Oxford 1833" Painted by Thomas Phillips

First Dinosaur Collection: Rev. William Buckland grave, church, home

Rev. William Buckland grave, church, home
The Reverend William Buckland D.D. F.R.S. Canon of Christ Church and Professor of Geology and Mineralogy in the University of Oxford 1833. Dean of Westminster 1845

First Dinosaur Collection: 1824 Bucklands Megalosaurus spine clean

1824 Bucklands Megalosaurus spine clean
1824 Plate of a portion of Megalosaurus spine drawn by Mary Moreland, from William Bucklands first " Notice on the Megalosaurus or great Fossil Lizard of Stonesfield"

First Dinosaur Collection: 1833 Reverend William Buckland portrait

1833 Reverend William Buckland portrait
The Reverend William Buckland D.D. F.R.S. Canon of Christ Church and Professor of Geology and Minerology in the University of Oxford 1833

First Dinosaur Collection: 1677 First dinosaur bone by Robert Plot

1677 First dinosaur bone by Robert Plot
Copper engraving from Table 8, facing page 143, of Robert Plots 1677 Natural History of Oxfordshire. Dug out of a quarry in " the Parish of Cornwell" in Oxfordshire on the land of

First Dinosaur Collection: 1824 Bucklands Megalosaurus limb bones

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"

First Dinosaur Collection: 1822 First description of dinosaur

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

First Dinosaur Collection: 1824 Bucklands Megalosaurus first paper

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

First Dinosaur Collection: 1843 Reverend William Buckland portrait

1843 Reverend William Buckland portrait
Buckland in field collecting gear. The Reverend William Buckland D.D. F.R.S. Canon of Christ Church and Professor of Geology and Minerology in the University of Oxford

First Dinosaur Collection: 1763 Dinosaur bone misidentified scrotum

1763 Dinosaur bone misidentified scrotum
Copperplate print page 318 by Proud in R. Brookes 1763 " The Natural History of Waters, Earths, Stones, Fossils and Minerals etc."

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"Unveiling the Ancient Giants: The Fascinating Journey of the First Dinosaur" In 1677, Robert Plot stumbled upon a remarkable discovery - the first dinosaur bone. Little did he know that this finding would ignite a scientific revolution and forever change our understanding of Earth's history. Fast forward to 1822 when the world witnessed the first-ever description of a dinosaur. This groundbreaking moment set the stage for an extraordinary exploration into prehistoric creatures that once roamed our planet. Enter Reverend William Buckland, whose name became synonymous with paleontology in the early 19th century. In 1824, Buckland unveiled Bucklands Megalosaurus jaw, shedding light on these ancient reptiles' existence. With its pristine condition and formidable teeth, it was an awe-inspiring glimpse into a long-lost world. Buckland's passion for fossils continued to grow as he meticulously studied and documented various specimens. His tireless efforts culminated in his ground-breaking paper published in 1824 – a milestone that solidified his place in scientific history. But it wasn't just Buckland who contributed to unraveling this enigma; Gideon Mantell also played a crucial role. In 1833, Mantell discovered Tilgate dinosaurs - further evidence supporting the existence of these magnificent creatures. As time went on, Buckland's collection expanded beyond bones and jaws; he uncovered limb bones from Megalosaurus too. Each piece added another chapter to this captivating narrative of Earth's past inhabitants. The significance of these findings extended far beyond their scientific value; they captivated public imagination like never before. Portraits were painted depicting Reverend William Buckland surrounded by fossils – symbols of his pioneering work that had captured hearts worldwide. Today, we can visit Reverend William Buckland's final resting place at his grave adorned with fossil motifs or explore his former home where countless hours were spent studying these ancient giants.