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2013-14 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 Laboratory2019-20 Emperor penguin skeletons at Scott's 'Discovery' Hut

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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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Patched trousers in Scott's 'Terra Nova' hut2006 Snow build-up along the South wall of Scott's 'Terra Nova' hut2010-11 Christmas morning at the Cape Evans field camp2015-16 Stores hut door, Cape Adare (026)2013-14 AHT team unloading artefacts from cubers, Cape Evans (002)2015-16 Wooden box remnants, Cape Adare (009)2005-06 Shackleton's 'Nimrod' hut, Cape Royds (001)2015-16 inspection, Borchgrevink's hut, interior (003)2006 Cape Royds landscape looking towards Mount ErebusSunset from Scott Base 2008-09 'Terra Nova' hut, Exterior artefact (004)Inspiring Explorer Hollie Woodhouse2004-05 Scott's 'Terra Nova' hut conservation (220)2002 Scott's 'Discovery' hut building survey, interior (098)2010-11 Adelie penguins arrive at Scott's 'Terra Nova' hut, Cape Evans2015-16 Floorboard removed, Stores hut (001)2014-15 Scott's 'Terra Nova' hut, AHT summer artefact conservation teamSunlight' soap conservation (002)Huntley and Palmer fruitcake in wrapping2002 K440 at Cape Evans - Scott's 'Terra Nova' hut and Mount ErebusMartin Wenzel Shackleton's 'Nimrod' Hut, looking east 2002 Scott's 'Discovery' hut building survey, interior (039)2016 Monitoring image - leather boots, Shackleton's 'Nimrod' hut (002)2006 JS Fry & Sons Cocoa box 2012 Vince's Cross, Hut Point (001)2017-18 Cape Royds landscapeWest aspect of Scott's 'Terra Nova' hut2008-09 'Terra Nova' hut artefact monitoring, exterior (005)2005 Snow build-up around Scott's 'Terra Nova' hut, Cape Evans (012)2003-04 Fodder bales and boxes at Shackleton's 'Nimrod' Hut (001)Her Excellency The Right Honourable Dame Cindy Kiro addresses guests 2019-20 Shackleton's 'Nimrod' Hut inspection, interior (021)2013-14 Location image, artefacts, Scott's 'Terra Nova' hut, Cape Evans (052)2002 Scott's 'Terra Nova' hut, interior survey image - Geology area (004)2005 Snow build-up around Shackleton's 'Nimrod' hut, Cape Royds (004)2003-04 Chains hanging on inner wall to left of first inner door, stables in Scott's 'Terra Nova' Hut2008-09 'Terra Nova' hut, interior artefacts (378)2008-09 'Terra Nova' hut, General exterior (162)2010-11 Detail of Venesta case repairs, Cape Royds (002)2004-05 Scott's 'Terra Nova' hut, work task, inspection (107)2013-14 View of Scott's 'Terra Nova' hut, Cape EvansExcavated and stacked Colman's boxes (002)K170 team excavating Bowers' Annexe2022 Conservators at work, Belinda Hager applying a protective coating2005 Galley inside Scott's 'Terra Nova' hut, Cape EvansProgramme Managers Lizzie Meek and Al Fastier taking in the view2010-11 Provisions on shelves inside Shackleton's 'Nimrod' hutThe Tenement bunks, Scott's 'Terra Nova' hut 2006 Boxes still to be removed, Shackleton's 'Nimrod' hut, Cape Royds

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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