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By Herbie Russell herbie@southwarknews.co.uk

TerriFyiNg diNOSAUrS are being recreated in miniature legO® form at a blockbuster horniman Museum exhibition.

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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

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.

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.

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