Mawson Collection

Aurora Australis, Antarctica
A sign and snow man placed by researchers and crew from the Australian Antarctic Divisions chartered icebreaker the Aurora Australis wedged in fast ice in Commonwealth Bay 10nm from Mawsons Hut in

Bradford Town Hall 1870S
Bradford Town Hall, opened in 1873 and designed by the architects Lockwood and Mawson. It shows the popular gothic style of the time

The Northern Party at the South Magnetic Pole, 17 January 1909
The Northern Party at the South Magnetic Pole from Left - Dr. Mackay, Professor David, Douglas Mawson, 17 January 1909. Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922)

The Midwinters Day Feast, June 1908, (1909). The midwinter feast at the Nimrod Hut, Cape Royds. Ernest Shackleton is at the head of the table

Mawsons Chemical Laboratory, c1908, (1909)
Mawsons Chemical Laboratory. The bottles were coated with ice by condensation from the warm, moist air of the hut, c1908, (1909). The frozen laboratory of expedition physicist Douglas Mawson

One Thousand Feet Below The Active Cone, 1908, (1909). Members of the expedition who achieved the first ascent of Mount Erebus, Antarcticas second highest volcano

Gary Mawson USA Blue Square UKOpen 2009 Reebok Stadium, Bolton, England 04 June 2009 LUE SQUARE UKOPEN 2009 Date: 04 June 2009

Civil Service Supply Association, New Buildings in Bedford Street, Covent Garden (engraving)
2774087 Civil Service Supply Association, New Buildings in Bedford Street, Covent Garden (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fruit and Leaf Design Date: 1909

Professor David Standing By Mawsons Anemometer, c1908, (1909). Professor Tannatt William Edgeworth David (1858-1934), was Director of Scientific Staff on the Nimrod expedition

The Night-Watchman, c1908, (1909). Physicist Douglas Mawson on nightwatch in the hut at Cape Royds. Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) made three expeditions to the Antarctic

Moonhill, Cuckfield, Sussex, c1902. The architect of Moonhill was Percy Richard Morley Horder, with gardens designed by Thomas Mawson. From The Studio Volume 26

Adelie penguin, Antarctica
A researcher from the Aurora Australis photographs a Chinstrap Penguin on the fast ice in Commonwealth Bay 10nm from Mawsons Hut in Antarctica

Adelie penguin with friend, Antarctica
An Adelie penguin starts to groom a soft penguin toy as researchers and crew of the Aurora Australis get out onto the fast ice which the ship has settled into at Commonwealth Bay 20 kilometres

Dr. Douglas Mawson Arriving Back Too Late For His Ship The Sy Aurora, During His Australasian Antarctic Expedition, 1911 - 1913. Sir Douglas Mawson, 1882 A

Sculcoates Union Workhouse, Hull
A gaggle of children and several mothers with prams outside the Sculcoates Union workhouse on Beverley Road, Hull. The building was erected in 1843-5 to designs by Henry F Lockwood

Mrs Douglas Mawson, formerly Miss Delprat, wife of the Antarctic explorer. Douglas Mawson contacted his fianc頶 ia wireless to suggest she had better give up on him, but she waited and happily

Boy Scout Association of South Australia
Group photo, Boy Scout Association of South Australia, 1916. Standing (left to right): Es Field, W B Carr, E A Farquhar, F Chapple, Herbert Phillips

St Georges Hall, Bradford, exterior
The exterior of St Georges Hall Bradford, opened with a grand musicial festival in September 1853. Constructed from Yorkshire stone with Corinthian details

South Magnetic Pole
Professor David : I hereby take possession of this area now containing the Magnetic Pole for the British Empire. Dr Mackay is on his right, Douglas Mawson on his left. Date: 1909

Sir Douglas Mawson (1882-1958)
Portrait of Sir Douglas Mawson, the Australian explorer and geologist, photographed in Adelaide, 1914. Mawson had just returned from the 1911-1914 Australian Antarctic Expedition

Sir Douglas Mawson and Lady Mawson, London, 1914
Photograph of Sir Douglas Mawson (1882-1958), the Australian explorer and geologist, pictured with his wife on arrival at Victoria, London, 1914

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"Mawson: Exploring the Mysteries of Antarctica and Beyond" Witnessing the mesmerizing beauty of the Aurora Australis in Antarctica, Mawson embarked on an unforgettable journey. Adelie penguins dancing under the ethereal glow of the Aurora Australis - a sight that left Mawson awe-struck. Transporting us back to 1870s, Bradford Town Hall stands as a testament to Mawson's historical roots. The Northern Party at the South Magnetic Pole - a pivotal moment in Mawson's expedition, forever etched in history on January 17th, 1909. Celebrating Midwinters Day Feast amidst freezing temperatures and isolation, showcasing Mawson's resilience and camaraderie in June 1908 (1909). Unveiling scientific breakthroughs at Mawsons Chemical Laboratory - a hub for innovation during their Antarctic exploration around c1908 (1909). Descending one thousand feet below an active cone, risking it all for knowledge and discovery in 1908 (1909) – this was Mawson's daring spirit personified. Gary Mawson: A name synonymous with adventure and exploration; his legacy lives on through his remarkable achievements. Civil Service Supply Association unveils new buildings in Bedford Street, Covent Garden – symbolizing progress during Mawson's era captured by an engraving. Fruit and Leaf Design from 1909 showcases artistic intricacy prevalent during Mawsan’s time; blending aesthetics with functionality seamlessly. Professor David Standing ByMawsan Anemometer, capturingthe essenceofscientific curiosityandinnovationaroundc19O8 (19O9). The Night-Watchman guarding against harsh Antarctic elements, captivatedbyMawsan’sexpeditionin c19O8 (19O9).