Parallel rule

A wooden parallel rule which belonged to Frank Debenham.

Protractor

A metal protractor which belonged to Frank Debenham.

Flag

A Union Jack flag made for the 1984-1987 'In the Footsteps of Scott' expedition, led by Robert Swan, and raised at 90 degrees south.

An unopened short round tin of Horlicks tablets, manufactured by Horlick's Malted Milk Co. Ltd. of Slough for the British Antarctic Expedition 1937.

Ski

A pair of wooden skis with a metal foot plate and toe iron, used in the 1948 film 'Scott of the Antarctic'.

Doily

Pink edged doily with print of the ship HMS Discovery.

Framed photo and medals

A framed photograph of Albert Edward Wyatt, with three medals mounted beneath: (a) Polar Medal, (b) British War Medal, (c) Mercantile Marine Medal. The inscription reads: 'Albert Edward Wyatt outside Buckingham Palace with his mother, wife and son Stanley, having just received the Polar Medal from King George VI on 19th March 1942. Along with the Polar Medal below, are his 1914–1918 War Medal and Mercantile Marine Medal.' The Polar Medal has one bar (Antarctic 1929-32) and was awarded for Wyatt's role in the Discovery Expeditions 1929-32 as assistant steward on Discovery II 1929-31 and on William Scoresby 1931-32.

Camera

A land camera manufactured by Polaroid, which belonged to Bill Hankinson.

Drawing and surveying set

A set of drawing and surveying instruments made by J. Halden and Co., in a two tier case with key, which belonged to Henry J.L. Dunlop, first engineer on the British Antarctic Expedition 1907–09 (Nimrod). The set contains fourteen instruments, including a compass with extension bar and fittings, dividers, two bow compasses, three spring bows and three ivory handled ruling pens. The lower tier contains two pencils, two tubes of spare pencil lead and a pen nib.

Candle holder

A candle holder made from stone from Mount Erebus, Ross Island, Antarctica, which belonged to Henry J.L. Dunlop, first engineer on the British Antarctic Expedition 1907–09 (Nimrod).

Cutlery set

A cutlery set, consisiting of a knife (a) and a three-pronged fork (b), which belonged to Henry J.L. Dunlop, first engineer on the British Antarctic Expedition 1907–09 (Nimrod). The word 'attaché' is inscribed on the blade of the knife.

Pannikin

An aluminium pannikin for sledging, which belonged to Raymond Priestley, geologist on the British Antarctic Expedition 1907–09 (Nimrod). The initials 'R.P.' are scratched on the base.

Sledge

A man-hauling sledge used by the British Antarctic Survey (BAS).

Tent

A three-man pyramid tent consisting of inner tent, outer tent, and four poles, in a red and yellow tent bag. Used by the British Antarctic Survey.

Ice axe

A long-handled ice axe with a wooden handle and leather strap. Made by Gebrüder Perren in Zermatt, Switzerland. It was used in the Antarctic and the head is stamped 'M. McFarlane'.

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Knife

A small knife with the traces of a crest just visible on the handle. It belonged to Edward McKenzie, leading stoker on the British Antarctic Expedition 1910-13 (Terra Nova).

Spoon

A deep silver-plated spoon which has been re-shaped at the end. It was made by Walker & Hall in Sheffield, and taken to the Antarctic by E.A. McKenzie, leading stoker on the British Antarctic Expedition 1910-13 (Terra Nova).

Compass

An aluminium compass which Edward A. McKenzie took with him to the Antarctic on the British Antarctic Expedition 1910-13 (Terra Nova).

Medallion

A Royal Yacht Squadron pendant/medallion on a silver chain, marked with the name of the British Antarctic Expedition 1910-13 (Terra Nova) and given to E.A. McKenzie, stoker on the expedition.

A model scene made by John Reid, set on sea ice with a glacier face as a backdrop and with a sledge, dog team and driver.

A Magellan GPS unit (a) and a Trimble compact dome antenna receiver (b) used by the British Antarctic Survey It is a survey-grade single-frequency global positioning system, capable of measuring positions with an accuracy of a few centimeters with reference to a research station.

Sledge wheel

A sledge wheel of the type made for the Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey in September 1945. It was made at the Royal Naval Dockyard, Chatham to a design from Brian Roberts.

Sugar bowl

A white porcelain sugar bowl with blue and gold decoration, and printed with the crest of the British Antarctic Expedition 1910-13 (Terra Nova). Made by Dunn Bennett & Co. of Burslem, Stoke on Trent. Belonged to Frederick Parsons, Petty Officer on the Terra Nova.

Saucer

A white porcelain saucer with blue and gold decoration, and printed with the crest of the British Antarctic Expedition 1910-13 (Terra Nova). Made by Dunn Bennett & Co. of Burslem, Stoke on Trent. Belonged to Frederick Parsons, Petty Officer on the Terra Nova.

Ice axe

A long-handled ice axe (a) with a leather guard (b), made by François Simond & Son of Chamonix, France and supplied by Robert Lawrie Ltd. of London. The axe was used by J.G.D. Pratt on the Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1955-58, and the head is stamped 'J.G.D. Pratt'.

Model building

A model (trade sample) of the single Igloo Satellite Cabin, also known as the 'apple'. It is a transportable, pre-fabricated, insulated, fibreglass cabin used extensively for remote research, particularly in Antarctica. This type of cabin was invented by Malcolm Wallhead of Kettering in the 1980s.

Writing desk

A ship's writing desk taken by Sir James Clark Ross to the Antarctic. It includes an ink bottle and eight mother of pearl or bone buttons.

Camera

A Graflex reflex camera (a) and leather case (b), with two photographic plates (c-d), four packs of film (e-h), five filters (i-m), two lens (n-o), and three miscellaneous items (p-r). The camera and equipment belonged to Vivian Fuchs and were probably used in the Antarctic.

Coin

A commemorative £2 coin issued by the British Antarctic Territory in 2012 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the British Antarctic Expedition 1910–1913 (Terra Nova) and minted by Pobjoy Mint. The coin is housed in a plastic casing, and has a red case.

Ice axe

A long-handled Stubai ice axe (a) with a leather guard (b). It was found in Outlands, the former home of Robert Falcon Scott.

Ski pole

A pair of wooden ski poles found in Outlands, the former home of Robert Falcon Scott.

Medal

A South Pole Race Medal, number 6 of 100, designed by Danuta Solowiej and produced by Sim Comfort Associates in 2012 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of man's first attainment of the South Pole. The medal is housed in a dark green case, inside a card box, along with a piece of paper which reads: 'The South Polar // Race Medal // Number: 6 of 100 // For SCA: [signature]'.

Warsaw Concerto (Part 1) / Warsaw Concerto (Part 2)

A 12-inch 78rpm gramophone record belonging to Fram Farrington and used at Port Lockroy in 1944 and Hope Bay in 1945. Side A is Part 1 and Side B is Part 2 of the 'Warsaw' Concerto by Richard Addinsell, piano with the London Symphony Orchestra conducted by Muir Mathieson. It was recorded from the film soundtrack of the RKO film 'Dangerous Moonlight'.

España (Part 1) / España (Part 2)

A 12-inch 78rpm gramophone record belonging to Fram Farrington and used at Port Lockroy in 1944 and Hope Bay in 1945. Side A is Part 1 and Side B is Part 2 of the 'España' by Chabrier, performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Sir Thomas Beecham.

Opus 102: Concerto Symphonique No. 4 (Part 1) / Opus 102: Concerto Symphonique No. 4 (Part 2)

A 10-inch 78rpm gramophone record belonging to Fram Farrington and used at Port Lockroy in 1944 and Hope Bay in 1945. Side A is Part 1, Second Movement, Scherzo (first part) and Side B is Part 2, Second Movement, Scerzo (conclusion) of Litolff’s Opus 102, 'Concerto Symphonique No. 4', performed by Irene Scharrer on piano and the London Symphony Orchestra conducted by Sir Henry J. Wood.

Whisky

An empty bottle (a) of 'Rare Old Highland malt whisky', blended and bottled by Charles Mackinlay and Co. (blenders and distillers Leith and Inverness), in a wooden case (b), with cork in holder (c-d) and information booklet (e). The whisky commemorates the British Antarctic Expedition 1907-09 (Nimrod), led by Ernest Shackleton.

Lichen

A Henri Wintermans 'Fine Fleur' cigar box with fifteen compartments, each containing lichen samples, some of which are attached to geological specimens.

Camera

A Zeiss RMK large format aerial photography camera dating from the 1970s, originally designed by Zeiss for topographic mapping. The camera sits on a motorised mounting ring in a pit in the aircraft floor, and looks vertically downwards through a port in the aircraft belly. As well as for topographic mapping, the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) used the aerial photography taken with this camera for geological and vegetation mapping, interpreting satellite imagery and counting populations of penguins and seals.

Scarf

A silk scarf designed by Emilio Pucci for the United States Antarctic Research Program Operation Deep Freeze. In the centre is a roundel with 'The Antarctican Society'.

Dog tag

A brass dog tag (a) which belonged to 'Tresor', sledging dog on the British Antarctic Expedition 1910-13 (Terra Nova). Frank Debenham had Tresor in New Zealand, returned to the UK via Sydney and Suez leaving Tresor with a young man named Archbold. The tag is attached to a card (b) picturing Tresor.

Lighter

A steel cigarette lighter engraved 'Operation Deepfreeze Task Force 43 U.S.N.'

Ball race

A ball race from the motorised sledge taken on the British Antarctic Expedition 1910-13 (Terra Nova).

Sledging flag

A modern replica of Captain Lawrence Oates' sledging pennant for the British Antarctic Expedition 1910-13 (Terra Nova), which was never made.

Button

A Royal Navy pin-back uniform button marked 'Discovery'.

Medallion

An official silver medallion (number 1793) issued in 1972 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Shackleton's death, with a dark blue case and a certificate of authenticity.

Bag

A brown textile kit bag. Part of a collection of mostly trial polar clothing from Brian Roberts, who was involved in research on cold climate clothing and equipment during World War II.

A pair of long duffel inners (stockings) with an embroidered band of decoration in red, navy blue and yellow at the top, and labelled 'B.B. Roberts'. Part of a collection of mostly trial polar clothing from Brian Roberts (originally packed in kit bag Y: 2013/5/1), who was involved in research on cold climate clothing and equipment during World War II.

Jacket

A charcoal grey felted woollen jacket with collar. Part of a collection of mostly trial polar clothing from Brian Roberts (originally packed in kit bag Y: 2013/5/1), who was involved in research on cold climate clothing and equipment during World War II. A photograph shows Roberts wearing this jacket on board Penola during the British Graham Land Expedition 1934-37 (Penola).

Moccasin

A pair of soft leather moccasins. Part of a collection of mostly trial polar clothing from Brian Roberts (originally packed in kit bag Y: 2013/5/1), who was involved in research on cold climate clothing and equipment during World War II.

Cloth

A piece of khaki-beige fabric, similar to trousers Y: 2013/5/3. Part of a collection of mostly trial polar clothing from Brian Roberts (originally packed in kit bag Y: 2013/5/1), who was involved in research on cold climate clothing and equipment during World War II.

Anorak

A size 2 green Labrador-type outer anorak with a drawstring hood, made by Redman Brothers. Part of a collection of mostly trial polar clothing from Brian Roberts (originally packed in kit bag Y: 2013/5/1), who was involved in research on cold climate clothing and equipment during World War II.

Jacket

A green liner jacket with a white towelling lining ('Liner-Jacket, Field, M-1951'), made by P.B.S. Manufacturing Co. Inc. and dating from the 1950s. Part of a collection of mostly trial polar clothing from Brian Roberts (originally packed in kit bag Y: 2013/5/1), who was involved in research on cold climate clothing and equipment during World War II.

Mitten

A pair of fawn-coloured knitted woollen mittens, labelled 'B.B. Roberts'. Part of a collection of mostly trial polar clothing from Brian Roberts (originally packed in kit bag Y: 2013/5/1), who was involved in research on cold climate clothing and equipment during World War II.

Hood

A green hood with a zip and plastic toggle. Part of a collection of mostly trial polar clothing from Brian Roberts (originally packed in kit bag Y: 2013/5/1), who was involved in research on cold climate clothing and equipment during World War II.

Glove

A pair of Andy Garden mens gloves, size large, in their original packet. Part of a collection of mostly trial polar clothing from Brian Roberts (originally packed in kit bag Y: 2013/5/1), who was involved in research on cold climate clothing and equipment during World War II.

Anorak

A mustard-beige anorak (pullover-style) with a pointed hood trimmed with white fur. Made by Arthur Bennett, 38 Trumpington Street, Cambridge, and labelled 'B.B. Roberts'. Part of a collection of mostly trial polar clothing from Brian Roberts (originally packed in kit bag Y: 2013/5/1), who was involved in research on cold climate clothing and equipment during World War II.

Scarf

A green woollen scarf with napping, labelled 'B.B. Roberts'. Part of a collection of mostly trial polar clothing from Brian Roberts (originally packed in kit bag Y: 2013/5/1), who was involved in research on cold climate clothing and equipment during World War II.

A pair of khaki-green mittens with brown faux fur patches on the back, and with inner mittens/liners and a glove harness. Part of a collection of mostly trial polar clothing from Brian Roberts (originally packed in kit bag Y: 2013/5/1), who was involved in research on cold climate clothing and equipment during World War II.

Coat

An olive green field coat with collar ('Coat, Man's, Field'), made by Cohen Fein Company and dating from the 1950s. Part of a collection of mostly trial polar clothing from Brian Roberts (originally packed in kit bag Y: 2013/5/1), who was involved in research on cold climate clothing and equipment during World War II.

Trousers

A pair of mustard-beige over-trousers labelled 'B.B. Roberts'. Part of a collection of mostly trial polar clothing from Brian Roberts (originally packed in kit bag Y: 2013/5/1), who was involved in research on cold climate clothing and equipment during World War II.

Anorak

A size 2 cream-coloured woollen Labrador-type inner anorak with a pointed fur-trimmed hood, made by Redman Brothers. Part of a collection of mostly trial polar clothing from Brian Roberts (originally packed in kit bag Y: 2013/5/1), who was involved in research on cold climate clothing and equipment during World War II.

Trousers

A pair of green liner trousers with a white towelling lining ('Liner, Trouser, Arctic, M-1951'), size extra large. Part of a collection of mostly trial polar clothing from Brian Roberts (originally packed in kit bag Y: 2013/5/1), who was involved in research on cold climate clothing and equipment during World War II.

Jacket

A green liner jacket with a white towelling lining. Part of a collection of mostly trial polar clothing from Brian Roberts (originally packed in kit bag Y: 2013/5/1), who was involved in research on cold climate clothing and equipment during World War II.

Mitten

A pair of wolf skin mittens (fur-side out), labelled 'B.B. Roberts'. Part of a collection of mostly trial polar clothing from Brian Roberts (originally packed in kit bag Y: 2013/5/1), who was involved in research on cold climate clothing and equipment during World War II.

Scarf

A beige woollen scarf, made by Jaeger Co. and labelled 'B.B. Roberts'. Part of a collection of mostly trial polar clothing from Brian Roberts (originally packed in kit bag Y: 2013/5/1), who was involved in research on cold climate clothing and equipment during World War II.

A pair of yellow leather mittens made by Lillywhites Ltd. Part of a collection of mostly trial polar clothing from Brian Roberts (originally packed in kit bag Y: 2013/5/1), who was involved in research on cold climate clothing and equipment during World War II.

Maquette

A plaster maquette for the statues of Robert Falcon Scott in Waterloo Place, London (bronze); and Christchurch, New Zealand (marble). It was made by Scott's widow Kathleen and was, presumably, informed by a photograph taken by Henry Bowers at the British camp at the South Pole (refer, SPRI: P2005/5/1475) and other images from the expedition. The sculptor added a belt with a satchel containing a journal. The sculpture conveys the sense that Scott is confidently looking onwards, with the underlying message (recorded in Scott’s journal and ‘Message to the Public’) that he and his men remained resolute until the end. Text from Scott is inscribed on the plinths of both statues. The maquette was hand-modelled in clay and cast in plaster, and has a ferrous armature. British Antarctic Expedition 1910-13 (Terra Nova).

Sextant

A yacht sextant (a) made by Freiberger Präzisionsmechanik, number 136814, in wooden case (b) with key (c) and instruction book (d). Used on the In the Wake of Shackleton Expedition 1993-94, Trevor Potts' recreation of Shackleton's journey from Elephant Island to South Georgia 24 April-8 May 1916 during the Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-1917.

Medallion

An official silver medallion (number 1014) issued in 1972 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Shackleton's death, with a dark blue case and a certificate of authenticity.

Endurance

A half model of Endurance, the ship used on the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-16, set into a glass-fronted box frame. It was made by Walter How, able seaman on the expedition.

Bookcase

A wooden bookcase from the Terra Nova and used during the British Antarctic Expedition 1910-13 (Terra Nova).

A green-brown oilcloth kit bag/stuff sack used by John Cheal. Cheal was surveyor with the Falkland Island Dependencies Survey (FIDS) 1949-51 at Signy Island and base leader 1950-51, and returned to the Antarctic for four months 1956-57.

Jumper

Khaki-coloured woollen jumper with a drawstring neck. Worn by John Cheal, who was surveyor with the Falkland Island Dependencies Survey (FIDS) 1949-51 at Signy Island and base leader 1950-51, and returned to the Antarctic for four months 1956-57.

Sock

A pair of salmon-brown long woollen socks. Worn by John Cheal, who was surveyor with the Falkland Island Dependencies Survey (FIDS) 1949-51 at Signy Island and base leader 1950-51, and returned to the Antarctic for four months 1956-57.

Balaclava

A fawn-coloured knitted woollen balaclava with a pompom on the top, made by Jaegar Co. of London. Labelled 'Cheal' and worn by John Cheal, who was surveyor with the Falkland Island Dependencies Survey (FIDS) 1949-51 at Signy Island and base leader 1950-51, and returned to the Antarctic for four months 1956-57.

Flag

A Union Jack flag used by John Cheal. Cheal was surveyor with the Falkland Island Dependencies Survey (FIDS) 1949-51 at Signy Island and base leader 1950-51, and returned to the Antarctic for four months 1956-57.

Bag

A small satchel-style bag. Belonged to John Cheal, who was surveyor with the Falkland Island Dependencies Survey (FIDS) 1949-51 at Signy Island and base leader 1950-51, and returned to the Antarctic for four months 1956-57.

Bag

A small brown satchel-style bag. Belonged to John Cheal, who was surveyor with the Falkland Island Dependencies Survey (FIDS) 1949-51 at Signy Island and base leader 1950-51, and returned to the Antarctic for four months 1956-57.

Trousers

A pair of navy blue over-trousers. Worn by John Cheal, who was surveyor with the Falkland Island Dependencies Survey (FIDS) 1949-51 at Signy Island and base leader 1950-51, and returned to the Antarctic for four months 1956-57.

Anorak

A navy blue anorak (pullover-style) with hood, made or supplied by Robert Lawrie Ltd. of London. Worn by John Cheal, who was surveyor with the Falkland Island Dependencies Survey (FIDS) 1949-51 at Signy Island and base leader 1950-51, and returned to the Antarctic for four months 1956-57.

Trousers

A pair of mustard-brown over-trousers. Worn by John Cheal, who was surveyor with the Falkland Island Dependencies Survey (FIDS) 1949-51 at Signy Island and base leader 1950-51, and returned to the Antarctic for four months 1956-57.

Anorak

A mustard-brown anorak (pullover-style) with hood, made by Black's of Greenock. Worn by John Cheal, who was surveyor with the Falkland Island Dependencies Survey (FIDS) 1949-51 at Signy Island and base leader 1950-51, and returned to the Antarctic for four months 1956-57.

A khaki-beige kit bag used by John Cheal. Cheal was surveyor with the Falkland Island Dependencies Survey (FIDS) 1949-51 at Signy Island and base leader 1950-51, and returned to the Antarctic for four months 1956-57.

Boot

Pair of boots worn by John Cheal. Cheal was surveyor with the Falkland Island Dependencies Survey (FIDS) 1949-51 at Signy Island and base leader 1950-51, and returned to the Antarctic for four months 1956-57.

A green canvas and grey leather rucksack. Belonged to John Cheal, who was surveyor with the Falkland Island Dependencies Survey (FIDS) 1949-51 at Signy Island and base leader 1950-51, and returned to the Antarctic for four months 1956-57.

Braces

A pair of braces worn by John Cheal. Cheal was surveyor with the Falkland Island Dependencies Survey (FIDS) 1949-51 at Signy Island and base leader 1950-51, and returned to the Antarctic for four months 1956-57.

An unopened cylindrical tin of self-heating cocoa, manufactured by Heinz with a heating element by I.C.I. Ltd. There is a wick inside the tin which, when lit, should heat the cocoa within five minutes. The tin was brought back from the Antarctic by John Cheal. Cheal was surveyor with the Falkland Island Dependencies Survey (FIDS) 1949-51 at Signy Island and base leader 1950-51, and returned to the Antarctic for four months 1956-57.

An unopened cylindrical tin of self-heating cocoa, manufactured by Heinz with a heating element by I.C.I. Ltd. There is a wick inside the tin which, when lit, should heat the cocoa within five minutes. The tin was brought back from the Antarctic by John Cheal. Cheal was surveyor with the Falkland Island Dependencies Survey (FIDS) 1949-51 at Signy Island and base leader 1950-51, and returned to the Antarctic for four months 1956-57.

A rectangular block of Bovril pemmican in a sealed plastic packet, made by Bovril Ltd. of London. It was brought back from Antarctica by John Cheal. Cheal was surveyor with the Falkland Island Dependencies Survey (FIDS) 1949-51 at Signy Island and base leader 1950-51, and returned to the Antarctic for four months 1956-57.

Sterilizing outfit

A pocket-sized water sterilising outfit with a black lid, for use with water bottles, brought back from the Antarctic by John Cheal. Cheal was surveyor with the Falkland Island Dependencies Survey (FIDS) 1949-51 at Signy Island and base leader 1950-51, and returned to the Antarctic for four months 1956-57.

Sterilizing outfit

A pocket-sized water sterilising outfit with a brown lid, for use with water bottles, brought back from the Antarctic by John Cheal. Cheal was surveyor with the Falkland Island Dependencies Survey (FIDS) 1949-51 at Signy Island and base leader 1950-51, and returned to the Antarctic for four months 1956-57.

Sledge bag

A sledge bag used by John Cheal, who was surveyor with the Falkland Island Dependencies Survey (FIDS) 1949-51 at Signy Island and base leader 1950-51, and returned to the Antarctic for four months 1956-57.

Satchel

A satchel used by John Cheal. Cheal was surveyor with the Falkland Island Dependencies Survey (FIDS) 1949-51 at Signy Island and base leader 1950-51, and returned to the Antarctic for four months 1956-57.

Tent

A ridge tent with inbuilt groundsheet, six tent pole sections, 24 assorted tent pegs and a metal disc in a canvas bag, in a tent bag. It was used by John Cheal, who was surveyor with the Falkland Island Dependencies Survey (FIDS) 1949-51 at Signy Island and base leader 1950-51, and returned to the Antarctic for four months 1956-57.

A mustard-brown anorak (pullover-style) with fur-trimmed hood, made or supplied by Robert Lawrie Ltd. of London. Worn by John Cheal, who was surveyor with the Falkland Island Dependencies Survey (FIDS) 1949-51 at Signy Island and base leader 1950-51, and returned to the Antarctic for four months 1956-57.

Jumper

A woollen jumper with collar, with bands of Fair Isle designs on a brown background, hand-knitted in Fair Isle, Scotland. Worn by John Cheal, who was surveyor with the Falkland Island Dependencies Survey (FIDS) 1949-51 at Signy Island and base leader 1950-51, and returned to the Antarctic for four months 1956-57.

Shirt

A brown-green-grey bast fibre (probably linen) shirt with collar. Worn by John Cheal, who was surveyor with the Falkland Island Dependencies Survey (FIDS) 1949-51 at Signy Island and base leader 1950-51, and returned to the Antarctic for four months 1956-57. The shirt is labelled 'J.J. Cheal'.

Shirt

A khaki green woollen shirt with collar. Worn by John Cheal, who was surveyor with the Falkland Island Dependencies Survey (FIDS) 1949-51 at Signy Island and base leader 1950-51, and returned to the Antarctic for four months 1956-57.

Case

Instrument case from the British Antarctic Expedition 1907-09 (Nimrod). Leather, stamped BR. ANT. Ex. 1907.

Coin

A 2008 Gold Proof €100 Collector Coin. Featuring Antarctic Explorers Ernest Shackleton and Tom Crean to Commemorate `The International Polar Year. In original wooden box, outer cardboard box and with certificate.

Terra Nova

A 1:96 scale model of the Terra Nova to 1:96, as used on the British Antarctic Expedition 1910-13, in wooden case.

Eggs

Penguin eggs; 3 Emperor; 3 Gentoo; 1 Chinstrap and 2 King Penguin. Seven predated, two blown. Collected by Bernard Stonehouse between 1950-67.

Shackleton and his men

Cyanotype on silk organza/organdie wall hanging featuring photographs (taken by Frank Hurley) of members of The Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition (1914–17). The hanging is stored in a bag made of similar material.

Sextant

A sextant (seven and a quarter inch radius) with four spare telescopes, a spare lens and a spirit level, in a wooden case. Inside the lid of the case is a National Physical Laboratory paper 'Certificate of Examination' of the sextant, dated June 1908.

Medal

A George V issue silver Polar Medal with one bar (Antarctic 1914-17), awarded to Huberht Hudson for the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914–17 (Endurance).

Drawing of an albatross, in charcoal, signed 'K.H. Shackleton'.

Lantern case

A leather case for a folding lantern such as the type used on the British National Antarcitc Expedition 1901-04 (Discovery).

Lapel pin

Radio Society of Great Britian (RSGB) enamel lapel pin, worn by Philip Mullock during the Gough Island Scientific Survey 1955-56.

Lapel pin

Radio Society of Great Britian (RSGB) enamel lapel pin, worn by Philip Mullock during the Gough Island Scientific Survey 1955-56.

Plaque

Brass name plate for Ernest Shackleton's portable boat 'Raymond' that was meant to be taken onboard The Nimrod for The British Antarctic Expedition 1907–09. The boat was never sent however.

Volume

A volume of The Works of Thomas Carlyle IV: The French Revolution A History vol II, published by Henry Frowde Ocford University Press, London, New York, Toronto & Melbourne, with an introduction by CRL Fletcher. The volume was brought back from Elephant Island during the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-16. Includes a watercolour of Nimrod, and penguin, on the inside cover, perhaps by George Marston.

Medal

A George V issue silver Polar Medal with two bars (Antarctic 1914-16 and Antarctic 1917), awarded to Arnold Spencer-Smith for the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914–17 (Endurance).

Meat bar

Compact meat bar issued as extra rations to Bruce Mair during fieldwork in South Georgia in 1974-1978 by the British Antarctic Survey.

Meat bar

Beef and pork meat bar manufactured by Batchelors Foods Ltd., issued as extra rations to Bruce Mair during fieldwork in South Georgia in 1974-1978 by the British Antarctic Survey.

Meat bar

Beef and pork bar manufactured by Batchelors Foods Ltd., issued as extra rations to Bruce Mair during fieldwork in South Georgia in 1974-1978 by the British Antarctic Survey

Telescope

A handheld telescoping spyglass with no visible maker's mark that belonged to Charles W.R. Royds. Both the eyepiece and the surround for the objective lens are brass and the tubular body is wrapped in green, woven, wool blanket fabric that has been roughly hand stitched with cotton thread along the seam. Royds gave the telescope to his godson, Marshall May, on the passing of the latter from the Royal Naval College, Dartmouth.

Aneroid barometer

A William Cary aneroid barometer with a silvered dial and steel pointer, complete with a scale magnifier attached to the top adjacent to a suspension loop. Reputedly used by Sir Tannatt William Edgeworth David on the first ascent of Mount Erebus during the British Antarctic Expedition 1907-09 (Nimrod).

Barometer case

A fitted, brown leather case with buckled lid and adjustable carrying strap. Stamped on the front with 'BR. ANT.Ex. 1907'. Stamped on the front with 'BR. ANT. EX. 1907.' For barometer reputedly used by Sir Tannatt William Edgeworth David on the first ascent of Mount Erebus during the British Antarctic Expedition 1907-09 (Nimrod).

Model ship

A 1:60 scale model of 'Endurance', a three-masted barquentine, 144 feet (44m) in length and with a beam of 25 feet (7.6m). The model has sails unfurled. It has four small boats.

Base

Base for a 1:60 scale model of 'Endurance', a three-masted barquentine, 144 feet (44m) in length and with a beam of 25 feet (7.6m).

Statue

A 1:1 scale bronze statue of a husky dog wearing a traditional lampwick pulling harness and leather collar by sculptor David Cemmick, 2009. Mounted on an un-dressed York stone plinth. An inscribed bronze plaque mounted on the plinth in front of the dog records names of Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey and British Antarctic Survey dog teams from 1945 to 1993, with a dedication from 2009. A black plaque on the side of the plinth records the details of its presentation to BAS in July 2009 and the subsequent move and loan to SPRI in 2015. A second smaller black plaque gives the names of the three original custodians of the statue and BAS dog archivists.

Northern Antarctic Monument

Carved abstract, oak sculpture by Oliver Barratt comprised of two upright wooden beams each with one curved inward side, positioned to leave a central elliptical space between them. With a steel internal structure and rectangular, black metal base. Commissioned by the British Antarctic Memorial Trust to commemorate the personnel of the Royal Navy, FIDS and BAS who died in the pursuit of science in Antarctica. Unveiled at SPRI in May 2011.

Flag

Square, blue and white silk sledging flag with an embroidered coat of arms that belonged to expedition surgeon Eric S. Marshall (1879-1963), one of four men to reach the Furthest South on 9 January 1908 along with Jameson Adams, Ernest Shackleton and Frank Wild during the British Antarctic Expedition 1907-09 (Nimrod).

Medal

A silver-gilt and enamel medal with ribbon of the Distinguished Service Order awarded to Edward Leicester Atkinson in 1918 in recognition of his service as Senior Medical Officer of the Royal Marine Artillery Howitzer Brigade during the 1916 battle of the Somme in the First World War. The medal is a King George V issue and is not struck with the name of the recipient.

Case

A black, rectangular leatherette medal case for the DSO medal awarded to Edward Leicester Atkinson in 1918

Undershirt

A cream-coloured synthetic textile-cotton blend, thermal undershirt with British Antarctic Survey branding and a triangular printed image of a ship in the ice with penguins in the foreground. Used by Hal Lister in connection with work in the Polar Regions alongside the British Antarctic Survey.

Box

A cardboard cigar box containing 6 crêpe paper bundles of slides with handwritten descriptive note on lid. Collected by Hal Lister during the Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1955-58.

Snowflake impressions

A set of glass microscope slides with the impressions of snowflakes in resin. This set comprises 7 slides wrapped in crêpe paper. Collected by Hal Lister during the Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1955-58.

Snowflake impressions

A set of glass microscope slides with the impressions of snowflakes in resin. This set comprises 5 slides wrapped in paper, labelled "Instituto Antartico Argentino". Collected by Hal Lister during the Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1955-58.

Snowflake impressions

A set of glass microscope slides with the impressions of snowflakes in resin. This set comprises 21 slides wrapped in crêpe paper. Collected by Hal Lister during the Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1955-58.

Snowflake impressions

A set of glass microscope slides with the impressions of snowflakes in resin. This set comprises 25 slides wrapped in crêpe paper. Collected by Hal Lister during the Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1955-58.

Snowflake impressions

A set of glass microscope slides with the impressions of snowflakes in resin. This set comprises 21 slides wrapped in crêpe paper. Collected by Hal Lister during the Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1955-58.

Snowflake impressions

A set of glass microscope slides with the impressions of snowflakes in resin. This set comprises 18 slides wrapped in crêpe paper. Collected by Hal Lister during the Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1955-58.

Trousers

A pair of khaki-green inner trousers. Made by H. & E. Ltd. of Leicester, no. 1951, size 8.

Bag

A dark green kit bag.

Stuff sack

A beige cloth stuff sack for a sleeping robe (probably Z: 189) belonging to Reverend L.C.W. Bailey. It is marked 'Arctic Eiderdown Sleeping Robe' and was made by Woods Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

A five-sided brown canvas tent base in the form.

An orange canvas holdall. Part of the polar clothing issued to the Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions (ANARE) in 1988.

A pair of blue leather and sheepskin mittens with liners attached, on a red textile harness. Part of the polar clothing issued to the Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions (ANARE) in 1988.

Hood

An insulated sheepskin hood and face mask, grey, made by Jordan Leather Goods. Part of the polar clothing issued to the Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions (ANARE) in 1988.

Shirt

A thick woollen shirt with collar, red and black tartan, size medium. Made in Australia. Part of the polar clothing issued to the Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions (ANARE) in 1988.

A bright orange sledging jacket with fleece-lined hood, size medium, made by Parkinson Tailors Ply Ltd. Part of the polar clothing issued to the Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions (ANARE) in 1988.

A pair of bright orange sledging salopettes/overalls, size medium. Part of the polar clothing issued to the Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions (ANARE) in 1988.

Goggles

A pair of ski-mask type snow goggles with a clear plastic lens (a), a spare lens (b) and an information booklet (c), made by Carrera. Part of the polar clothing issued to the Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions (ANARE) in 1988.

Boot

A blue size 13 Asics 'Tiger' boot for the left foot, with lining and insole. Part of the polar clothing issued to the Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions (ANARE) in 1988.

Boot

A blue size 13 Asics 'Tiger' boot for the right foot, with lining and insole. Part of the polar clothing issued to the Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions (ANARE) in 1988.

Tent

A pyramid tent consisting of an outer and inner tent with an inbuilt groundsheet and four bamboo poles. It was manufactured by Camp and Sports Co-operators Ltd. of London.

A standard sledge ration box made for the Norwegian-British-Swedish Antarctic Expedition 1949-52. The box held 20 man/days food.

Salopettes

A pair of bright orange salopettes, marked W.N.B. and probably belonging to W. Nigel Bonner. Manufactured by Functional.