Barratt Homes is burying a time capsule in Whitby this week to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the discovery of the Teleosaurus Chapmani fossil
In 1824, the skeleton of a crocodile fossil, Teleosaurus Chapmani, was discovered by Whitby carpenter and collector, Brown Marshall in the Alum Shale of Saltwick. Following the discovery Whitby Museum purchased the fossil for just £7 where it has been on display for the last 200 years.
To mark the anniversary of the discovery, Barratt Homes will bury a time capsule at their Abbey View development on Thursday.
The time capsule is set to be reopened in 2074. The burial will take place on 5 December between 10am and 11am, with local schools attending.
Gemma Brown, marketing manager at Barratt Homes, says they are asking local people to get involved by donating items to go in the time capsule.
The homebuilder is asking the Whitby community to contribute items that represent what Whitby means to them. To echo the history of the Teleosaurus Chapmani, which was purchased by Whitby Museum for £7 in 1824, all items must cost £7 or less.
Gemma hopes the project will leave a positive legacy in Whitby. She encourages people to contribute a variety of objects that reflect modern life and home life in Whitby, such as letters to their future selves, photographs, and school art projects.
Gemma says the time capsule, a steel cylinder designed for long-term ground storage, will be buried in an area of green open space on the development. A plaque will be placed to mark the location and remind people to open the capsule in 50 years.
Abbey View will be accepting items for the time capsule in the sales office from 10.30am to 5.30pm Thursday to Monday.
Residents can drop off their contributions at the Abbey View sales office until 10am on 5 December or bring items to the burial event itself.
Water Safety Warning Issued Ahead of Bridlington Seafest 2026
Organisers Of Scarborough Community Garden Encourage Locals To 'Get Growing' For Great Big Green Week
Air Displays And Parade Details Revealed For Scarborough Armed Forces Day
Busy Night For Fire Crews In Scarborough Following Flat And Caravan Blazes
The Rainbow Ball At Scarborough Spa Officially Sells Out
Secretary Of State Visits Scarborough To Tour Pride In Place Projects
Health Bosses Promise A Bright Future For Bridlington Hospital Following Care Unit Reprieve
Suspected Drink Driver Arrested Following Police Pursuit Near Scarborough
Appeal For Dog Walkers Who Intervened In Whitby Assault
East Riding Street Lighting Project Wins Top National Awards For Cutting Carbon
Scarborough Sixth Form Students Raise Funds For Whitby Children's Charity
Scarborough Training Provider Hits Major Milestone for Autism and Learning Disability Programme
Comments
Add a comment