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2019-20 Emperor penguin skeletons at Scott's 'Discovery' Hut2013-14 Observation Hill behind Scott's 'Discovery' hut, Hut Point (001)2017-18 Scott's 'Discovery' hut, interior, East wall artefacts2014-15 Scott's 'Discovery' hut artefact repopulation, Physical Laboratory

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Through our mission to conserve, share and encourage the spirit of exploration, Antarctic Heritage Trust cares for the remarkable expedition bases of the early Antarctic explorers and shares the legacy of exploration through outreach programmes and expeditions to engage and inspire a new generation of explorers.

 

Icy Heritage provides public access to Antarctic Heritage Trust's growing image collection. It was established in 2023 to showcase the work of the Trust, and new items are added frequently to the digital collection. We invite you to search our collections and contact us for any image requests.

Ross Sea Heritage Restoration Project (RSHRP)

A multi-year, multi-site international heritage conservation project to secure the five historic explorer bases of Robert Falcon Scott, Sir Ernest Shackleton, Carsten Borchgrevink and Sir Edmund Hillary, and conserve the thousands of artefacts associated with the sites.

 

Inspiring Explorers™ Programme

Antarctic Heritage Trust’s Inspiring Explorers Expeditions™ provide opportunities for young people to experience and challenge themselves in the polar regions. They connect young people with the legacy the Trust cares for and encourage them to embrace the spirit of exploration.

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Repairing of Venesta case (004)2010-11 Biology desk inside Scott's 'Terra Nova' hut2022 Scott's 'Terra Nova' hut, work task, Western Annex artefacts before dust mitigation (028)Candles stored in Shackleton's 'Nimrod' hut2013-14 Vigilant fire alarm inside Hillary's TAE/IGY hut, Pram Point2008-09 'Terra Nova' hut, interior artefacts (275)Looking towards the summit of Mount Scott on the leftVenesta case panel before treatment 2003 K440 at Shackleton's 'Nimrod' hut, exterior - South elevation, in snow2004-05 Shackleton's 'Nimrod' hut dog kennels (003)Scott's 'Terra Nova' hut at Cape Evans (009)Cole Yeoman and replica ship2018-19 Adelie penguin colony at Cape RoydsSouthwest elevation of Scott's 'Terra Nova' Hut (005)Skis on wall in Western Annexe, Scott's 'Terra Nova' hut (001)2014 AHT winter conservators at work - Stefanie White treating pony feed box (001)Venesta case, Cape Evans2003-04 Entrance to Shackleton's 'Nimrod' Hut (001)2006 Snow build-up around the North side of Scott's 'Terra Nova' hut2013-14 Seal near the AHT field camp on Home Beach, Cape EvansLizzie Meek working in rafters, Scott's 'Terra Nova' hut Board Chair Mark Stewart addresses guests2013-14 Snow ingress inside Scott's 'Discovery' hut, Hut Point2010-11 Wardroom table inside Scott's 'Terra Nova' hut (001)Inspiring Explorers Sadra Sultani and Ihlara McIndoe kayaking (016)Heritage Carpenter Bryce Lewis (001)2019-20 Shackleton's 'Nimrod' Hut inspection, exterior (011)Organic material from packaging for plums (004)2007 Scott's 'Discovery' hut inspection, exterior, South-East cornerImprovised Galley shelves before repairPeregrin Hyde making field recordings (001)2010-11 Artefacts on the Biology desk inside Scott's 'Terra Nova' hut, Cape EvansAdélie penguin (002)2013 K172 Winter team at Cape RoydsMarthe Brendefur, Laura Andrews, Bengt Rotmo during expedition preparationsYoung Inspiring Explorers race to pitch Antarctic tents (001)2008-09 'Terra Nova' hut, interior artefacts (299)2019-20 Hut inspection - Enlisted men's space, Messdeck (Room 4 Area 1), Scott's Hut2006-07 Cape Evans dog skeleton (004)2003 K440 at Scott's 'Terra Nova' hut, interior - BicycleAn Inspiring Explorers Expedition™ team member adjusting sled2007 Shackleton's 'Nimrod' hut inspection, interior, main space2010-11 Mess deck table inside Scott's 'Terra Nova' hut, Cape Evans 2014-15 Scott's 'Discovery' hut, AHT's Torbjørn Prytz working on skylight glass2022 Frank Debenham's slipper2003-04 Atkinson's bunk in the tenements, Scott's 'Terra Nova' Hut (002)2019-20 Hut inspection - Darkroom equipment and supplies, Ponting's darkroom (Room 5), Scott's Hut2018-19 Southern stores food cases, Cape Evans (001)2004-05 Scott's 'Terra Nova' hut conservation (238)2006 Galley inside Scott's 'Terra Nova' hut, Cape Evans

Our Stories

Historic Medicine at Cape Evans

Jane Hamill, Antarctic Heritage Trust’s Lead Conservator, tells us about the return of Dr Wilson’s historic medical kit to Scott’s Terra Nova hut at Cape Evans.

Shackleton's Peas

Antarctic Heritage Trust Conservator Belinda Hager discusses the treatment of canned food tins from Shackleton’s hut at Cape Royds.

Artefacts Returned to Cape Evans

The team repatriated several items to Scott’s Terra Nova hut at Cape Evans this season including an improvised sledge distance meter wheel once owned by George Murray Levick.

2022-23 Summer Season Complete

The Trust’s On-Ice Conservation team spent seven weeks in Antarctica undertaking a comprehensive monitoring and maintenance programme on the historic Ross Island explorer bases

Cape Adare - First Impressions

Antarctic Heritage Trust's team arrive at Cape Adare for the first time since the field camp on site was completed during the 2019-20 summer season.

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