From Fossil to Fuel
15 June 2018
Animals and plants that lived millions of years ago can affect our lives today
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Coinciding with 'Dippy on Tour' and Dippy's visit to the West Midlands, we have created a special new display about Coventry's Natural History in our What's in Store.
The display covers the life of fossils, from their creation to their uses as fuel.
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The display also features the impact of the declining coal mining industry in the 20th century.
Come and see the special objects, from fossils of animals and plants; coal and collieries and pictures of the people that mined in them, all amongst the backdrop of our fabulous Natural History collection.
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Also don't forget to visit the Elements exhibition
Explore nature through touch, sound and sight. See an ichthyosaur skull, feel the curves of a seashell and listen to birdsong in this multi-sensory gallery.
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The new display is available to visit during the Summer
Find out more about Dippy on Tour here