Talk: Dinosaurs of the South by Neil Gostling

The Isle of Wight, Europe's most significant dinosaur site, is home to over 20 species found nowhere else in the world. From carnivorous theropods and herbivorous ornithopods to armoured thyreophorans and long-necked sauropods, this event brings the prehistoric past to life.The story continues across southern England, where groundbreaking fossil discoveries have deepened our understanding of prehistoric life. From the first dinosaur, Megalosaurus, unearthed in Oxfordshire in 1824, to the Baryonyx from Surrey and Iguanodon found in Sussex, the South is a treasure trove of remarkable fossils. Lyme Regis in particular played a pivotal role, revealing the first plesiosaur, pterosaur, and ichthyosaur in the 1820s, further enriching the region's rich fossil record.Join Neil Gostling, Associate Professor of Evolution and Palaeobiology, as he takes you on a journey to learn about the discoveries and discoverers who shaped our knowledge and bring these palaeolandscapes to life…About this EventPlease note that this event will take place in the Crawford Room which does not have step free access.This event is one in a series of events as part of our exhibition Hidden in Stone.Hidden in Stone is a collaboration between scientists, artists, museums and galleries, to bring you our latest understanding of the evolution of the South Coast of England, through changing climates and with a cast of prehistoric creatures and the arrival of humankind.This exhibition is brought to you by ‘a space’ arts, The Gostling Evolution and Palaeobiology Lab (UoS), the Department of Archaeology (UoS) including the Centre for the Archeology of Human Origins and Centre for Maritime Archeology, Karen Fawcett Studios and Winchester School of Art (UoS) in partnership with Dinosaur Isle, Friends of Dinosaur Isle, The Etches Collection, The Hastings Museum and Gallery and Southampton City Council Culture and Tourism Service.