The Crystal Palace dinosaurs have become a fast favourite for family days out in South London. Located in Crystal Palace Park, the models are fascinating for children and adults alike and as it is free to visit, the exhibition attracts the crowds. They represent fifteen genera of extinct animals from many geological ages, such as the Mesozoic era and Cenozoic era. But how and why did these models come to be? Well, we’re glad you asked. Although the story of the actual dinosaurs began millions of years ago, the story of these particular models begins over 150 years ago, six years prior to Darwin’s Theory of Evolution...