Geological Period Collection (#2)

Fossils in Jurassic rocks from Chippenham, Wiltshire. Now in the British Museums collection

Jurrassic dragonfly fossil

Paleolithic Skull of Grimaldi man (replica)
Skull of Grimaldi man, an adolescent discovered in Baousse Rosse one the Cote de Azure. It is debated whether he is neanderthal, cro-magnon, or something else entirely

Neanderthal skull from France
A neanderthal skull from Chapelle Aux Saints, Correze, in France

Archaeopteryx - the first bird, 1886. Artists reconstruction of an archaeopteryx, which made its appearance about 170 million years ago, based on fossil records

Geology and Palaeontology, c1880. Diagram showing geological eras and periods with the rock strata associated with each (right) as well as the types of flora and fauna alive at the time

North American Indian Archaic Stone chipped Spear Point, Paleolithic
North American Indian Archaic Stone chipped Spear Point. Paleolithic. End of Pleistocene Period, Hamilton County, Tennessee, USA

Cretaceous Dinosaur fossil, Mesozoic era. The Cretaceous period is a division of the geological time scale that belongs to the Mesozoic Era; it began 145 million years ago

Fish of Early Devonian Era, Gemuendina Stuertzi, Prussia

Ostracaderms, (Jawless Fish) from West of England, Early Devonian
Early Devonian Ostracaderms (Jawless Fish) from West of England, Early Devonian. Above, two Pteraspis Rostrata, Below, one Hemicyclaspis Murchisovi. The Devonian was a geologic period

Devonian layer. The Devonian period extended from 408 to 360 million years ago. It was characterised by the development of complex plant life on land and by tetrapods and sharks in the sea

Artists impression of Upper Cretaceous landscape
Artists impression of an Upper Cretaceous landscape. The Upper Cretaceous period extended from 100 to 65 million years ago and is represented by chalk deposits

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In the Saurian Age, when the World's inhabitants were gigantic reptiles, 1907: A glimpse into a time long past, where massive creatures roamed the Earth. The Saurian Age was an era filled with awe-inspiring giants that ruled over land and sea. Rock of Gibraltar, 1880s-90s. Creator: Unknown: This majestic rock formation has stood tall for centuries, witnessing countless geological periods come and go. Its rugged beauty is a testament to the ever-changing nature of our planet. Chee Tor, Chee Dale, c1870: A picturesque view of Chee Tor in Chee Dale captures the essence of a bygone era. The cliffs stand as silent witnesses to millions of years' worth of geological transformations. The Mammoth of St. Petersburg, 1883. Creator: Unknown: Unearthed from ancient sediments lies this magnificent mammoth skeleton - a reminder of prehistoric times when these colossal beasts roamed freely across vast landscapes. Caveman, c1950. Creator: Shirley Markham: Step back in time and imagine life during the Stone Age with this captivating artwork depicting our primitive ancestors. It serves as a window into humanity's earliest days on Earth. What the Mighty Coal Forests Were Like, 1935: Journey through time to an age when lush coal forests dominated our planet's landscape - providing shelter and sustenance for countless organisms before being transformed into valuable resources we rely on today. The Succession of Life in the Rocks, 1935: Explore how life has evolved over millions of years through layers upon layers of sedimentary rocks - each telling its own story about different species that once thrived on Earth. Triassic Cliffs, Blue Anchor North Somerset, 1866. Artist Edward William Cooke. : These stunning cliffs offer us a glimpse into Triassic times - an epoch marked by dramatic shifts in climate and significant geological events that shaped the world we know today. Bournemouth.