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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.

 

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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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Messdeck, Scott's 'Terra Nova' hut (003)Sleeping platform, Scott's 'Discovery' Hut2014-15 Scott's 'Terra Nova' hut, work task, Wardroom stove ice melter (007)Looking east, Shackleton's 'Nimrod' hut (001)Marthe Brendefur and Nigel Watson on the South Pole Expedition2010-11 Artefacts hanging outside Shackleton's 'Nimrod' hut (003)Inspiring Explorer Lana Kiddie-Vai standing on rocks2022 Scott's 'Terra Nova' hut, work task, aluminium telephone wire drum (001)Inspiring Explorer Hollie Woodhouse and AHT Executive Director Nigel Watson on skis with sleds2018-19 Aurora anchor outside Scott's 'Terra Nova' hut, Cape Evans2008-09 'Terra Nova' hut, interior artefacts (268)2018-19 Bunks in the Mess Deck inside Scott's 'Terra Nova' hut, Cape Evans2014-15 Antarctic Heritage Trust's Gord Macdonald and Al Fastier2005-06 Shackleton's 'Nimrod' hut, South roof before work (001)2015-16 Truss load testing (001)2010-11 Historic nail and remnant of roofing fabric, Cape EvansShackleton Falls, South Georgia (001)2019-20 Scott's 'Discovery' hut inspection, exterior (001)2010-11 Detail of new roof cladding installation in progress, Cape Evans2016-17 Hillary's TAE/IGY hut, Cold Porch works, Junction Box installation2003-04 AHT contracted Historian David HarrowfieldObservation Hill Cross 2018-19 TAE/IGY hut inspection, exterior (005)2003-04 Chair and papers in Tenements area, Scott's 'Terra Nova' Hut2013-14 Artefacts above Oates' bunk inside Scott's 'Terra Nova' hut, Cape Evans2007 K170 at Scott's 'Terra Nova' Hut stables - Kaiapoi brand woollen jersey2017-18 Antarctic Heritage Trust conservation team members on a hike2017-18 Scott's 'Terra Nova' hut, interior, Messdeck table artefacts2018-19 North-East corner of Shackleton's 'Nimrod' hut, Cape Royds2015-16 Location image - Galley, Borchgrevink's hut (042)2009-10 Galley area, Scott's 'Terra Nova' hutInspiring Explorers Millie Mannering and Kelly Davenport with kelp2013-14 Provisions inside Scott's 'Terra Nova' hut, Cape Evans (002)Lead Conservator Sue Bassett at work (001)2008-09 'Terra Nova' hut, interior artefacts (165)2006 Scott's 'Terra Nova' hut exterior, Cape Evans (001)Summer team with flags and cargo, Cape Evans2019-20 Hut inspection - Wardroom table with The Tenements behind, Wardroom (Room 4 Area 8), Scott's Hut2018-19 Instrument shelter, work detail, Cape Evans (001)2002 K440 at Scott's 'Terra Nova' hut - Conservation work on Stables wall (005)2013-14 Hägglunds pulling AHT supplies across the sea ice (001)2019-20 Hut inspection - Chart table, Scott's cubicle (Room 4 Area 3), Scott's HutEast elevation, Scott's 'Terra Nova' hutAHT Executive Director Nigel Watson, Geologist Arnold Heine, Scott Base building overseer Randall Heke and photographer Jane Ussher MNZMAn Inspiring Explorers Expedition™ team member adjusting sled2010-11 K170 team on a walk near Cape Royds2023 Students build rafts at the Explorer Conference (015)AHT Conservators Lizzie Meek and Carla Pike2008-09 'Terra Nova' hut, floor (033)2015-16 Al Fastier and Torbjøern Prytz (006)

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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