Polar worlds exhibition at the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich, London

Written By Chris Shirley MA FRGS

Image credit: Haus of Hiatus

A fantastic day out in the centre of London, the Polar worlds exhibition was perhaps one of the greatest polar exhibitions I think I’ve ever been to, thanks to the artefacts on show.

 

Located in Greenwich (where the RSS Sir David Attenborough was moored up at the time) and free to enter both the National Maritime Museum and the Polar Worlds exhibition, the entire place has so many items of historical significance that it’s impossible to list them all here, however a few of the stand out pieces were Captain Scott’s shoes found on his body, equipment used from early expeditions (such as the pulks, clothing, food, and more).

The exhibition deeply explores the challenges of Arctic and Antarctic living alongside the golden age of exploration, and is supported by the UK Antarctic Heritage Trust, Government of the British Antarctic Territory, and the Transglobe Expedition Trust (Ranulph Fiennes’ charity).

 

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About the Author:

Chris is the founder of Hiatus.Design, a strategic branding, design and communications company that works with clients all over the world.

He is a former Royal Marines Commando officer, former risk advisor to the BBC and is a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society (FRGS).

Chris has travelled in over 60 countries, achieved his second Guinness World Record for an Atlantic Ocean rowing expedition, a Marathon des Sables finisher, and has worked with Hollywood actors, world–renowned musical artists and TV personalities.

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