Petty Officer Edgar Evans Collection

Amundsens Tent at the South Pole, January 1912, (1913). Artist: Henry Bowers
Amundsens Tent at the South Pole, January 1912, (1913). Expedition leader Captain Robert F Scott (1868-1912), Dr Edward Wilson (1872-1912) and Petty Officer Edgar Evans (1876-1912)

The First Western Party in a Natural Ice-Tunnel, c1911, (1913). Artist: T Griffith Taylor
The First Western Party in a Natural Ice-Tunnel Amid The Pinnacles of the Koettlitz Glacier (Edgar Evans standing), c1911, (1913)

At The South Pole, (Bowers pulls the string), January 1912, (1913). Artist: Henry Bowers
At The South Pole, (Bowers pulls the string), January 1912, (1913). Left to right: Captain Lawrence Oates, Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Petty Officer Edgar Evans

Members of the Polar Party Having A Meal in Camp, c1911, (1913)
Members of the Polar Party Having A Meal in Camp (Left to right - P.O. Evans, Bowers, Wilson, Scott. Enlarged from a cinematograph film), c1911, (1913)

Petty Officers Crean and Evans Exercising Their Ponies in the Winter, 1911, (1913). Expedition members Tom Crean (1877-1938) and Edgar Evans (1876-1912)

Ski Shoes For Use with Finnesko, c1910–1913, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
Ski Shoes For Use with Finnesko, (Devised by Lt. Gran and made by P.O. Evans), c1910– 1913, (1913). Finnesko - boots of tanned reindeer skin with the hair on the outside

Alph Avenue, Where We Emerged from the Pinnacle Ice, c1911, (1913). Artist: Frank Debenham
Alph Avenue, Where We Emerged from the Pinnacle Ice, (Wright and Edgar Evans can be distinguished in the middle distance, c1911, (1913)

Packing from Alcove Camp to the Sea, c1911, (1913). Artist: T Griffith Taylor
Packing from Alcove Camp to the Sea, (The Taylor Glacier is in the background; Wright, Edgar Evans and Debenham are crossing Lake Bonney), c1911, (1913)

The Depot Laying and Western Parties on Their Return to Cape Evans, 13 April 1911, (1913)
The Depo t Laying and Western Parties on Their Return to Cape Evans (Left to right - Taylor, Wright, Evans, Bowers, Scott, Debenham, Gran, P.O. Evans, Crean), 13 April 1911, (1913)

Winter Work (Left to right - Debenham, Cherry-Garrard, Bowers, Evans, Taylor), c1911, (1913). Geologist Frank Debenham, zoologist Apsley Cherry-Garrard, Lieutenant Henry Bowers

Members of the Polar Party Getting Into Their Sleeping-Bags, c1911, (1913). Artist
Members of the Polar Party Getting Into Their Sleeping-Bags (Left to right - P.O. Evans, Scott, Bowers, Wilson. Enlarged from a cinematograph film), c1911, (1913)

The Polar Party: On the Trail, c1910, (1913). Artist: Henry Bowers
The Polar Party: On the Trail, c1910, (1913). The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912) left London on 1 June 1910 bound for the South Pole

Pitching the Double Tent on the Summit, c1911, (1913). Artist: Henry Bowers
Pitching the Double Tent on the Summit, c1911, (1913). Petty officer Edgar Evans (1876-1912) and Dr Edward Wilson (1972-1912) died with Scott on the way back from the Pole

Petty Officer Edgar Evans, R. N. 1911, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
Petty Officer Edgar Evans, R.N. 1911, (1913). Evans (1876-1912) with fur gloves and an ice-axe, boxes of supplies in the background. He died on the return journey from the South Pole

Petty Officer Evans Binding Up Dr. Atkinsons Hand, 5 July 1911, (1913). Artist
Petty Officer Evans Binding Up Dr. Atkinsons Hand. The marks on Atkinsons face are frost-bites, 5 July 1911, (1913). Edgar Evans (1876-1912)

Preparing Sledges for the Polar Journey (Crean, Forde, Lashly, P. O. Evans), c1911, (1913)
Preparing Sledges for the Polar Journey (Crean, Forde, Lashly, P.O. Evans), c1911, (1913). Tom Crean, Petty Officer Robert Forde, stoker William Lashly and Petty Officer Edgar Evans

Memorial Cross Erected at Observation Hill to the Southern Party, 1913. Artist: Frank Debenham
Memorial Cross Erected at Observation Hill to the Southern Party, 1913. Wooden cross erected to commemorate the deaths of Scotts pole party, inscribed with their names: Dr EA Wilson

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Petty Officer Edgar Evans: A Heroic Journey to the South Pole In the annals of polar exploration, few names resonate with as much courage and determination as Petty Officer Edgar Evans. As a member of Captain Robert Falcon Scott's ill-fated Terra Nova Expedition, Evans played an integral role in one of history's most daring quests for discovery. The artistic depictions from that time capture the essence of Evans' extraordinary journey. In "Amundsen's Tent at the South Pole, " we see him standing amidst a barren landscape, his face etched with exhaustion but also a sense of accomplishment, and is January 1912, and despite immense challenges, they have reached their goal. Another artwork titled "The First Western Party in a Natural Ice-Tunnel" showcases Evans alongside his fellow explorers inside an icy cavern. Their faces reveal both excitement and trepidation as they venture into uncharted territory. This image encapsulates their spirit of adventure and willingness to push boundaries. Evans' strength and resilience are further highlighted in "At The South Pole. " Here, he pulls on a string with unwavering determination - symbolic of his unwavering commitment to the mission at hand. His actions exemplify the indomitable human spirit that drives explorers like him forward against all odds. But it wasn't just about reaching the pole; it was about survival too. In "Members of the Polar Party Having A Meal in Camp, " we witness moments of respite amidst harsh conditions. Sharing meals together fostered camaraderie among these brave men who relied on each other for support during those long Antarctic nights. Evans' dedication extended beyond exploration alone; he cared for their ponies even during winter months when others might have given up hope. In "Petty Officers Crean and Evans Exercising Their Ponies in Winter, " we glimpse their commitment to nurturing life amid desolation – an act that speaks volumes about their character.