Southwark News, Thursday February 23 2023
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Lego dinosaurs at Horniman CCTV images of people police Photo by Horniman Museum and Gardens
By Herbie Russell
herbie@southwarknews.co.uk Terrifying dinosaurs are being recreated in miniature LEGO® form at a blockbuster Horniman Museum exhibition.
A 1.5 metre long model of a Polacanthus is among the twenty species currently on display as part of ‘Brick Dinos’ - and running until October 29. Artist Warren Elsmore has also produced LEGO® versions of the raptor-like Masiakasaurus, a winged Pterosaur and the swamp-dwelling, crocodile-like Sarcosuchus. Dr Emma Nicholls, Senior Curator of Natural Sciences at the Horniman Museum and Gardens, said: “I’m so excited about this exhibition. Dinosaurs and LEGO® are always a winning combination in my opinion, but the level of thought and detail that’s gone into it all, from the miniature scenes to the full-scale dinosaurs, means the exhibition will engage and excite visitors of
all ages. “And if that’s not enough, we have a brand new, incredible Polacanthus dinosaur model waiting to meet you!’ Warren Elsmore is famous for his intricate lego creations, which have included miniature versions of Rome’s Colosseum, the Taj Mahal and St Pancras Station. “I can’t deny that building the Polacanthus was a lot of fun! I was able to work with the Horniman’s fantastic team to make sure that
the pose and colouring were just right – and that she’d make a big impact when seen, and heard, in person,” he said. The exhibition includes interactive activities for kids including ‘build your own dinosaur’ and ‘fossil digging’. Visitors will also have the chance to enjoy rarely seen specimens from the Horniman collection, including a replica skull of a Nanotyrannus (meaning ‘dwarf tyrant’) – a smaller relative of the T.Rex.
hope to speak to after woman reportedly attacked at station By Herbie Russell
herbie@southwarknews.co.uk Police have released images of women they want to speak to as they investigate a lady being “knocked out” in a violent attack at London Bridge station.
British Transport Police said a woman was walking towards the exit of the station
when she was approached by a group of females at 11.45pm on Sunday, January 2. They allegedly threatened and attacked her, before knocking her unconscious. The victim suffered cuts and bruises to her face and body. British Transport Police say the assailants were interrupted by station staff and none of the victim’s
possessions were stolen. Officers would like to talk to the women in these images, as it is believed they may be able to help the investigation. Anyone with information is asked to text BTP on 61016, or phone 0800 40 50 40, with reference 600 of 2 January. Alternatively, people can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
TfL a step closer to building 17-storey office block above Southwark station
By Herbie Russell herbie@southwarknews.co.uk Transport for London (TfL) has selected Helical as the developer to help build a seventeen-storey office block on top of Southwark Station.
It says Helical was chosen following “a competitive procurement process” involving “London’s most accomplished office developers and investors”.
As part of a joint venture in which it takes a 51 per cent stake, Helical will also help TfL develop offices on top of Bank and Paddington stations. TfL is building these offices to raise more revenue, having struggled to stay afloat ever since the coronavirus pandemic. Scott Anderson, head of property development at TTL Properties Ltd (TTLP), said money made from the offices would “generate vital additional revenue, which can be reinvested into the transport network”. The Southwark Station offices, first approved in 2021, will be 75-metres high and mean widening the pavement on the Cut, the street that runs past the station. TfL says the construction will be net-zero carbon emissions and the finished building will be partially heated using excess heat from the station below.
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Two charged after child threatened with knife at London Bridge station By Herbie Russell
herbie@southwarknews.co.uk Two teenage boys have been charged with attempted GBH and possession of an offensive weapon after a violent incident involving a twelve-year-old at London Bridge station.
The two seventeen-year-olds appeared at Highbury Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, February 16.
One was charged with attempted GBH, possession of an offensive weapon and possession of a class A drug. The other was charged with attempted GBH, possession of an offensive weapon, and possession of a class B drug. On Tuesday, February 14, at 6.10pm, officers were called to London Bridge station to reports that a boy, aged twelve, was being assaulted and threatened with a
knife by two assailants. Police rushed to the scene, recovering two knives and arresting two seventeen-year-olds who were later charged. Horrified bystanders praised station staff who were said to have “acted bravely”. The victim is not believed to have sustained any injuries. The accused have been remanded in custody until their next appearance.
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