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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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Megan Absolon, AHT Conservator2021 Scott's 'Terra Nova' hut inspection, exterior (018)Inspiring Explorer Cole Yeoman filming in Godthul2004-05 Scott's 'Terra Nova' hut, seal skeleton (05)2018-19 Chart table inside Scott's 'Terra Nova' hut at Cape EvansShelved supplies and window on south wall of Shackleton's 'Nimrod' Hut2003 K440 at Cape Royds - David Harrowfield digging out wannigan (002)2005 Shackleton's 'Nimrod' hut exterior, Cape Royds (003)Southern food cache, Cape Evans2013-14 Trench dug around Scott's 'Discovery' hut, Hut Point2004-05 Scott's 'Terra Nova' hut conservation (084)Chart table, Scott's 'Terra Nova' hut (001)Bed frame belonging to Edward Nelson, Scott's 'Terra Nova' Hut 2007 Artefacts inside Scott's Cubicle in Scott's 'Terra Nova' hut, Cape Evans 2008 09 'Nimrod' hut, interior artefacts (144)2010-11 Al Fastier working in poor weather2015-16 Scott's 'Terra Nova' hut inspection, exterior (016)2010-11 Conservators at work, Jaime Ward working at Scott's 'Terra Nova' hutInspiring Explorers Expedition™ team crossing the Greenland Ice Cap2005 Main space inside Shackleton's 'Nimrod' hut, Cape RoydsMegan Absolon inspecting the Stevenson screen (001)Stable post at Shackleton's 'Nimrod' hut (001)2003 Scott's 'Terra Nova' hut, interior - Indian Mule names (010)2022-23 Drawings inside Borchgrevink's hut, Cape Adare2010-11 Bed frame in the Galley inside Scott's 'Terra Nova' hut (004)2015-16 Location image - Galley, Borchgrevink's hut2014-15 Scott's 'Terra Nova' hut, interior, Biology area bunk2006-07 Underneath Shackleton's 'Nimrod' hut, Cape Royds (004)2019-20 Artefact monitoring - untreated metal above Atkinson's bunk, Scott's hut, Cape Evans (003)Inspiring Explorer James Blake checks his cameraTaking paint samples from Observation Hill Cross2010-11 Location image of artefacts in Murray's Laboratory inside Shackleton's 'Nimrod' hut2010-11 Artefacts on the Biology table inside Scott's 'Terra Nova' hut2018-19 Southern stores food cases, Cape Evans (007)2012 Cape Royds meteorological screen, base of Robinson anemometerInterior of Scott Polar tent2018-19 Using the shoe brush outside Scott's 'Terra Nova' hut, Cape EvansTreating Griffiths McAllister tin wrapper (033)Prime Minister RT Hon Jacinda Explorer Alumni Alexander Hillary and Jaylee SavageMike Dawson on the South Pole ExpeditionInspiring Explorer Keith Parsons at camp2019-20 Conservator Nicola Stewart with cotton parka donated by Arnold Heine. 2005 Darkroom, Scott's 'Terra Nova' hut, Cape EvansBrush and metal implements in Scott's 'Discovery' HutVenesta case packing project (010)2013-14 Josiah Wagener at Barne Glacier (002)2006 Signature inside Shackleton's 'Nimrod' hut, Cape Royds (007)2012-13 Shackleton's 'Nimrod' hut survey, exterior (024)Removing snow from entrance, Scott's 'Terra Nova' hut Mess room, Hillary's TAE/IGY hut

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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