UK Antarctic Heritage Trust

Oct 26

Join us tonight with acclaimed polar historian Katherine MacInnes to mark the launch of her new book, The Shortest History of Antarctica. For most of history, Antarctica was no more than an idea, an icy land of the imagination lying beyond the frozen Southern Ocean. It has only been two centuries s...Read more

Join us tonight with acclaimed polar historian Katherine MacInnes to mark the launch of her new book, The Shortest History of Antarctica. For most of history, Antarctica was no more than an idea, an icy land of the imagination lying beyond the frozen Southern Ocean. It has only been two centuries since people set foot on the White Continent, braving lethal extremes of weather and violent seas to reach the most remote place on our planet. Acclaimed polar historian Katherine MacInnes joins us to mark the launch of her new book The Shortest History of Antarctica, in which she explores how Antarctica has drawn the best and worst of humanity to its shores – from explorers such as Scott and Shackleton to the sealers, whalers and warmongers. 🎟️ Book your free tickets below https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-shortest-history-of-antarctica-tickets-2002052045562?aff=oddtdtcreator

Oct 25

Caption this! 🐧 This striking shot from our exclusive UKAHT 2027 wall calendar celebrates the penguins of Antarctica through contemporary wildlife photography. 📸 Sara Jenner

Oct 24

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 23

Returning conservation carpenter Jo Oliver reflects on last season and looks ahead to another summer restoring historic Port Lockroy.

Oct 21

A gift in your Will can help protect Antarctica’s extraordinary heritage for generations to come. 💙 Our free guide to writing or updating your Will is a simple place to start. https://ukaht.org/support/legacy/