UK Antarctic Heritage Trust

Oct 9

We’re delighted to launch a new season of six webinars, with an inspiring programme of public engagement bringing the stories, people, wildlife and heritage of Antarctica directly to you. We kick off our new season in October with acclaimed polar historian Katherine MacInnes with The Shortest Hist...Read more

We’re delighted to launch a new season of six webinars, with an inspiring programme of public engagement bringing the stories, people, wildlife and heritage of Antarctica directly to you. We kick off our new season in October with acclaimed polar historian Katherine MacInnes with The Shortest History of Antarctica. Journey through two centuries of Antarctic history, from Scott and Shackleton to the sealers, whalers and others who shaped the continent’s story. 🎟️ Reserve tickets to all webinars below

Oct 8

In 1921, Ernest ‘The Boss’ Shackleton hired two scouts to join his final expedition. One of them – James Marr – went on to help establish Port Lockroy. https://ukaht.org/latest-news/the-boss-and-the-scout-james-marr/

Oct 7

To celebrate the publication of Counting Penguins, Peter will be at Stanfords in London on Wednesday 28 October, joined by author and Antarctica expert Katherine MacInnes. Together, they’ll talk about life at Port Lockroy, the remarkable Antarctic season behind Counting Penguins and the experiences...Read more

To celebrate the publication of Counting Penguins, Peter will be at Stanfords in London on Wednesday 28 October, joined by author and Antarctica expert Katherine MacInnes. Together, they’ll talk about life at Port Lockroy, the remarkable Antarctic season behind Counting Penguins and the experiences that shaped the story. It’s a fitting venue too. Stanfords has been helping explorers navigate the world since 1853, with Scott and Shackleton among its celebrated customers. 📍 Stanfords, Covent Garden 📅 Wednesday 28 October 🕖 7–8.30pm 🎟️ Tickets from £8

Oct 5

As we prepare for the second year of our three-year conservation programme at Port Lockroy, our Head of Buildings and Conservation, Ruth Mullett, looks back at what we achieved last season and ahead to the major structural work still to come. https://ukaht.org/latest-news/strength-beneath-the-surfa...Read more

As we prepare for the second year of our three-year conservation programme at Port Lockroy, our Head of Buildings and Conservation, Ruth Mullett, looks back at what we achieved last season and ahead to the major structural work still to come. https://ukaht.org/latest-news/strength-beneath-the-surface-our-three-year-mission-to-protect-port-lockroy/

Oct 4

Caption this! 🐧 This striking shot from our exclusive UKAHT 2027 wall calendar celebrates the penguins of Antarctica through contemporary wildlife photography. 🗓️ Explore the calendar: https://shop.ukaht.org/products/ukaht-calendar-2027 📸 Brian Kamprath