Freddy Shepherd could save Dippy the dinosaur from extinction - ChronicleLive
Read more: North East museums: Ten quirky things to see in the region's museums. “We’ve sent an email to the National History Museum saying we were interested in the future of the dinosaur and if they wish to get rid of it or move it we would be interested in taking it in. “The Palace of Arts is a huge museum and Newcastle... It has since become a favourite attraction for millions of people who visit the museum in South Kensington every year. However, as part of a 10-year modernisation programme, the museum plans to take it off display. The Hancock museum couldn’t take it but I want to take it, it would be fantastic for Newcastle. In 1979 it was rebuilt and given pride of place in the central hall, becoming the museum’s most famous asset. Dippy will remain in place until summer 2017 when the whale, previously the centrepiece of the Mammal Hall, will be suspended from the vaulted ceiling of the Hintze Hall. Source: www.chroniclelive.co.uk
