Sydenham Collection (page 3)

Types of flowers: Triandria, Diandria, Hexandria, Pendandria, Tetrandria, etc. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Sydenham Edwards from John Mason Goods Pantologia, a New Encyclopedia, G

Zebu humped cattle, Bos indicus, and European bison, Bison bonasus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Sydenham Edwards from John Mason Goods Pantologia, a New Encyclopedia, G

Parts of flowers including petal, nectary, glume, seed, spathe, bracte, legumen, etc. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Sydenham Edwards from John Mason Goods Pantologia, a New Encyclopedia

Common alder tree, Betula alnus, and frizzled bartramia, Bartramia crispa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Sydenham Edwards from John Mason Goods Pantologia, a New Encyclopedia, G

Red acouchi, Myoprocta acouchy, and lowland or spotted paca, Cuniculus paca. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Sydenham Edwards from John Mason Goods Pantologia, a New Encyclopedia, G

Balloon plant or smooth heart-seed, Cardiospermum halicacabum, close-leaved fern fork-moss, Dicranum osmundioides, and brown fork-moss, Dicranum fuscescens

Thorny cockle, truncated purr and eight-ridged tooth shell
Thorny cockle, Cardium echinatum, truncated purr, Donax crenulata, and eight-ridged tooth shell, Dentalium octangulatum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Sydenham Edwards from John Mason

Shepherd dog, Canis familiaris, and wolf, Canis lupus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Sydenham Edwards from John Mason Goods Pantologia, a New Encyclopedia, G. Kearsley, London, 1813

Alpine ibex, Capra ibex, and common Eurasian
Alpine ibex goat, Capra ibex, and common Eurasian beaver, Castor fiber. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Sydenham Edwards from John Mason Goods Pantologia, a New Encyclopedia, G

Jewel beetles, scarlet cantharis, and hermit crab
Jewel beetles, Buprestis ocellata, scarlet cantharis, and common hermit crab, Pagurus bernhardus (Cancer bernardus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Sydenham Edwards from John Mason Goods

Arabian, dromedary or one-humped camel, Camelus dromedarius. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Sydenham Edwards from John Mason Goods Pantologia, a New Encyclopedia, G. Kearsley, London, 1813

Long-horned whidaw goat, Capra aegagrus, and llama, Lama glama (Glama camel, Camelus lama). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Sydenham Edwards from John Mason Goods Pantologia

Common dragonet, Callionymus lyra, and lesser sand eel or sand lance, Ammodytes tobianus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Sydenham Edwards from John Mason Goods Pantologia

Elastic bulla, Bulla resiliens, and pale or cylindric bulla, Bulla pallida. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Sydenham Edwards from John Mason Goods Pantologia, a New Encyclopedia, G

Three-toed sloth, Bradypus tridactylus, and Alpine marmot, Marmota marmota (Arctonys marmota). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Sydenham Edwards from John Mason Goods Pantologia

The Extinct Animals model room, at the Crystal Palace, Sydenham (engraving)
558093 The Extinct Animals model room, at the Crystal Palace, Sydenham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Extinct Animals model room)

The Crystal Palace, Sydenham
LLM454799 The Crystal Palace, Sydenham by Wilkinson, Charles (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crystal Palace, Sydenham)

Double blue anemone and double anemone varieties, Anemone coronaria. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom of a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards for William Curtis Lectures

Picotee carnation 1 and scarlet bizard carnation 2, Dianthus caryophyllus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom of a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards for William Curtis Lectures

Double ranunculus varieties, Persian buttercup, Ranunculus asiaticus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom of a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards for William Curtis Lectures

Spanish iris, Iris xiphium. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom of a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards for William Curtis Lectures on Botany

Iris florentina, Iris germanica nothovar. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom of a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards for William Curtis Lectures on Botany

Verdigris mushroom or verdigris agaric, Stropharia aeruginosa, Fungi, Cryptogamia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F

Rockcap fern or polypody, Polypodium vulgare, Filices. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom of a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards for William Curtis Lectures on Botany

Heath lobelia, Lobelia urens, Polygamia monogamia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom of a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards for William Curtis Lectures on Botany

Globe thistle, Echinops sphaerocephalus, Polygamia segregata, flower 1, and single floret 2, 3. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F

Coneflower or black-eyed-susan, Rudbeckia hirta, Polygamia frustranea. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom of a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards for William Curtis Lectures

Silphium or rosinweed, Silphium asteriscus, Polygamia nessaria. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom of a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards for William Curtis Lectures on Botany

Daisy, Bellis perennis, Polygamia superflua. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom of a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards for William Curtis Lectures on Botany

Blue succory or common chicory, Cichorium intybus, Polygamia aequalis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom of a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards for William Curtis Lectures

Wild radish, Raphanus raphanistrum, Siliquosa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom of a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards for William Curtis Lectures on Botany

Pennycress, Thlaspi arvense, Siliculosa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom of a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards for William Curtis Lectures on Botany

Yellow toad flax or snapdragon, Antirrhinum majus, Angiospermia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom of a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards for William Curtis Lectures on Botany

Ground ivy, Glechoma hederacea, Gymnospermia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom of a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards for William Curtis Lectures on Botany

Pheasants eye, Adonis annua, Polygynia, hermaphrodite flower with many pistilla. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom of a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards for William Curtis

Houseleek, Sempervivum tectorum, Dodecagynia, hermaphrodite flower with 12 pistilla. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F

Hermaphrodite flower with seven pistilla, Heptagynia, Septas capensis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom of a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards for William Curtis Lectures

Muskroot, Adoxa moschatellina, Tetragynia, flower 1 and pistilla 2, 3. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom of a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards for William Curtis Lectures

Soapwort, Saponaria officinalis, and greater
Soapwort, Saponaria officinalis, Digynia, 1-2, and greater stitchwort, Stellaria holostea, Trigynia, 3-5. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F

Honeysuckle, Lonicera caprifolium, Monogynia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom of a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards for William Curtis Lectures on Botany

Frogbit, Hydrocharis morsus-ranae, Dioecia, female plant 1, 4, male plant 2, 3. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom of a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards for William Curtis

Purple orchid, Orchis mascula, and sedge grass, Carex hirta
Purple orchid, Orchis mascula, Gynandria, 1-3, and sedge grass, Carex hirta, Monoecia, 4-6. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F

St. Johns wort, Hypericum perforatum, Polyadelphia, 1, 2, and blue bottle or cornflower, Centaurea cyanus, Syngenesia, 3-5. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F

Mallow, Malva sylvestris, and ragged robin
Mallow, Malva sylvestris, Monadelphia, 1-4, and ragged robin, Lychnis flos-cuculi, Decandria, 5, 6. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F

Foxglove, Digitalis purpurea, and ladys smock
Foxglove, Digitalis purpurea, Didynamia, 1, 2, and ladys smock, Cardamine pratensis, Tetradynamia, 3. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F

Quince flower, Cydonia oblonga, and poppy
Quince flower, Cydonia oblonga, Icosandria, 1, 2, and poppy flower, Papaver rhoeas, Polyandria, 3, 4. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F

Mezereon, Daphne mezereum, and flowering rush
Mezereon, Daphne mezereum, Octandria, 1, and flowering rush, Butomus umbellatus, Enneandria, 2. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F

Crown imperial flower, Fritillaria imperialis, Hexandria, 1, and loosestrife, Lysimachia europaea (Trientalis europaeus), Heptandria, 2

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Sydenham, a historic district in South London, holds a fascinating connection to the Crystal Palace and its iconic dinosaur sculptures. In 1854, Baxter's stunning artwork brought the Crystal Palace Dinosaurs to life, captivating visitors with their lifelike depictions. The following year, Punch magazine humorously portrayed these prehistoric creatures roaming around the Crystal Palace grounds. But dinosaurs weren't the only attraction at Sydenham's Crystal Palace. In 1862, an exhibition showcasing British prehistoric marine reptiles mesmerized audiences with their ancient splendor. A breathtaking aerial view of the Crystal Palace reveals its grandeur before tragedy struck in 1936 when it was tragically destroyed by fire. The artistic genius Waterhouse Hawkins added his touch to Sydenham's allure by creating model dinosaurs in 1866 that still captivate imaginations today. Fast forward to 1901 when another photograph immortalized the beauty of this architectural marvel. Beyond its historical significance, it also witnessed thrilling events such as The FA Cup Final in 1899 where football enthusiasts gathered for an unforgettable match. Amidst all this excitement, even dinosaurs like Iguanodon found time to dine. Crystal Palace Broad Walk remains a picturesque spot within Sydenham where locals and tourists alike can stroll amidst nature's tranquility while reminiscing about this area's rich heritage. Sydenham truly encapsulates a blend of history and natural beauty—a place where dinosaurs once roamed freely and left an indelible mark on our imagination.