Robert Falcon Scott Collection

Sledging, 1911, (1913). Artist: Edward Wilson
Sledging, 1911, (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

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)

A. B. Cheetham, (The boatswain of the Terra Nova), c1910–1913, (1913)
A.B. Cheetham, (The boatswain of the Terra Nova), c1910– 1913, (1913). Alfred Cheetham (1866-1918) was a member of several Antarctic expeditions

SS Terra Nova
11th February 1913: A photgraph of the SS Terra Nova used by Captain Robert Falcon Scott on his ill-fated Antarctic expedtion to the South Pole, and signed by him

Captain Scott Memorial Lighthouse, Roath Park, Cardiff, Wales, U. K
Captain Scott Memorial Lighthouse, Roath Park, Cardiff, Wales, U.K

Lunar Corona, 1911, (1913). Artist: Edward Wilson
Lunar Corona, 1911, (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

The Second Western Party The Day They Were Picked Up By The Ship, 1912, (1913)
The Second Western Party The Day They Were Picked Up By The Ship: Taylor, Debenham, Gran and Forde, 1913. The return of the Western Geological Party: geologists Frank Debenham and T.Griffith-Taylor

Captain Scott on Ski, c1910–1913, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
Captain Scott on Ski, c1910– 1913, (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

Last page of the diary of polar explorer Robert Falcon Scott, leader of the ill-fated British expedition to the South
6014659 Last page of the diary of polar explorer Robert Falcon Scott, leader of the ill-fated British expedition to the South Pole, 29 March 1912 (litho) by Scott

Wilson, Bowers, and Cherry-Garrard on Their Return from Cape Crozier, 1 August 1911, (1913). Doctor and naturalist Edward Wilson (1872-1912)

Captain L. E. G. Oates by the Stable Door, 30 August 1911, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
Captain L. E. G. Oates by the Stable Door, 30 August 1911, (1913). Lawrence Titus Oates (1880-1912) suffering from gangrene and frostbite, walked from his tent into a blizzard

The Officers of the Terra Nova, 1912 Voyage, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
The Officers of the Terra Nova, 1912 Voyage; Left to right - Mr. Dennistoun, Bo sun Cheetham, Lt. Rennick, Paymaster Drake, Engineer Williams, Lt. Pennell, Lt. Bruce, Biologist Lillie, (1913)

Camp Under The Wild Range, 20 December 1911, (1913). Artist: Robert Falcon Scott
Camp Under The Wild Range, 20 December 1911, (1913). Three pyramid tents camped near Beardmore Glacier and Mount Wild: two figures can be seen sketching on the sledge

Bowers, Wilson, and Cherry-Garrard About To Leave For Cafe Crozier, 27 June 1911, (1913). Lieutenant Henry Birdie Bowers (1883-1912)

Captain Scott film poster, 1913 C014 / 2073
Captain Scott film poster. This 1913 film told the story of the British Antarctic Expedition (1910-1913), led by Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

A Sunset from Hut Point, April 2nd, 1911, (1913). Artist: Edward Wilson
A Sunset from Hut Point, April 2nd, 1911, (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

Map - British Antarctic Expedition 1910-13. Track Chart of Main Southern Journey, 1913. The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

Grotto in an iceberg; Terra Nova in the distance (b / w photo)
6013242 Grotto in an iceberg; Terra Nova in the distance (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grotto in an iceberg; Terra Nova in the distance)

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)

Ponting Cinematographs The Bow of the Terra Nova, c1910–1913, (1913)
Ponting Cinematographs The Bow of the Terra Nova Breaking Through the Ice-Floes, c1910– 1913, (1913). Camera artist Herbert G Ponting (1870-1935) lies on planks to film the ship

Furling Sail in the Pack, c1910–1913, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
Furling Sail in the Pack, c1910– 1913, (1913). Sailors on the Terra Nova. The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

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)

Edward A. Wilson, B. A. M. B. c1910s, (1913). Artist: Emery Walker
Edward A. Wilson, B.A. M.B. c1910s, (1913). Doctor, painter and naturalist Edward Wilson (1872-1912) died with Scott on the way back from the Pole

Admiral Teddy Evans, (1881-1957), British naval officer and Antarctic explorer, 1916
Admiral Edward Ratcliffe Garth Russell Evans, 1st Baron Mountevans (1881-1957), known as Teddy Evans, was a British naval officer and Antarctic explorer, 1916

The Last Rest (The Grave of Scott, Wilson and Bowers), November 1912, (1913). A snow cairn with cross on top marks the tent in which expedition leader Captain Robert Scott

One of the Motor Sledges, 1911, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
One of the Motor Sledges, 1911, (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

Forde Cooking Seal-Fry on the Blubber Stove at Cape Roberts, c1911, (1913). Artist
Forde Cooking Seal-Fry on the Blubber Stove at Cape Roberts, c1911, (1913). The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

Sledge Track Crossing An Adelie Penguins Track, 8 December 1911, (1913)
Sledge Track Crossing An Ade lie Penguins Track, 8 December 1911, (1913). The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

Finnesko with Crampons, c1910–1913, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
Finnesko with Crampons, c1910– 1913, (1913). Finnesko - boots of tanned reindeer skin with the hair on the outside

The Crew of the Terra Nova, c1910–1913, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
The Crew of the Terra Nova, c1910– 1913, (1913). Crew: Stoker Angus McDonald, William McDonald, Engineer William A Horton, stoker William Burton, stoker Robert Brissenden

Tent on the Beardmore Glacier (b / w photo)
6013257 Tent on the Beardmore Glacier (b/w photo) by Bowers, Henry Robertson (1883-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tent on the Beardmore Glacier)

At the pole (b / w photo)
6013243 At the pole (b/w photo) by Bowers, Henry Robertson (1883-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the pole. Illustration for With Scott to the Pole re-told by Howard Marshall (Country Life)

The Kings Visit to the Antarctic Exploring-Ship "Discovery"at Cowes, 5 August
1628988 The Kings Visit to the Antarctic Exploring-Ship " Discovery" at Cowes, 5 August, Sir Clements Markham presenting Captain Scott to His Majesty (litho) by Begg

The Midwinters Day Dinner, 22nd June 1912 (b / w photo)
752419 The Midwinters Day Dinner, 22nd June 1912 (b/w photo) by Nelson, Edward W. (1883-1923); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cairn over spot where Captain Scott died (b / w photo)
3642287 Cairn over spot where Captain Scott died (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cairn over spot where Captain Scott died)

Lady Scott and Baby Peter Scott (b / w photo)
3642280 Lady Scott and Baby Peter Scott (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lady Scott and Baby Peter Scott)

"The great waves of frozen snow thrown up by the wind"(b / w photo)
6013246 " The great waves of frozen snow thrown up by the wind" (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ice bastions of the Castle Berg (b / w photo)
6013244 Ice bastions of the Castle Berg (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ice bastions of the Castle Berg)

"The little ship left Port Chalmers on the last stage of her journey"(b / w photo)
6013239 " The little ship left Port Chalmers on the last stage of her journey" (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

"To Wilson, as an artist, there were compensations"(b / w photo)
6013228 " To Wilson, as an artist, there were compensations" (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: " To Wilson, as an artist)

Left behind in Victoria Land (b / w photo)
6013223 Left behind in Victoria Land (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Left behind in Victoria Land)

"For twenty days the pack held them"(b / w photo)
6013222 " For twenty days the pack held them" (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

The British Antarctic Expedition, some Officers of the "Discovery"(b / w photo)
1629033 The British Antarctic Expedition, some Officers of the " Discovery" (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Menu in the shape on an Emperor Penguin, for the Midwinters Day Dinner, Cape Evans
752418 Menu in the shape on an Emperor Penguin, for the Midwinters Day Dinner, Cape Evans, 22nd June 1912 (pen & gouache on card) by Nelson, Edward W

Homeward bound (b / w photo)
6013252 Homeward bound (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Homeward bound. Illustration for With Scott to the Pole re-told by Howard Marshall (Country Life)

Pitching the tent (b / w photo)
6013235 Pitching the tent (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pitching the tent. Illustration for With Scott to the Pole re-told by Howard Marshall)

"That evening they had Christmas supper"(b / w photo)
6013234 " That evening they had Christmas supper" (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

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Robert Falcon Scott, a renowned explorer, led the ill-fated Terra Nova Expedition to Antarctica in 1910. This captivating photograph captures the spirit of adventure and determination that defined his journey. In this image, we see Scott and his team sledging through the treacherous icy terrain, pushing themselves to their limits in pursuit of scientific discovery. The expedition reached its climax in January 1912 when they arrived at Amundsen's Tent at the South Pole. The painting by Henry Bowers beautifully depicts this historic moment as they stand triumphantly at the southernmost point on Earth. Little did they know that Amundsen had beaten them there just weeks earlier. Tragically, Scott and his companions perished on their return journey due to extreme weather conditions and lack of supplies. Their sacrifice is commemorated by the Captain Scott Memorial Lighthouse in Roath Park, Cardiff, Wales. The SS Terra Nova served as their vessel during this daring expedition. It was aboard this ship that they embarked on their epic voyage into uncharted territory. One cannot help but admire Captain Scott's resilience and courage as he skis across the frozen landscape in another stunning artwork by Herbert Ponting. His unwavering determination shines through even amidst such harsh conditions. This photograph captures a poignant moment for the second western party as they are rescued from Cape Crozier by a passing ship in 1912. Relief washes over their faces after enduring months of isolation and uncertainty. In another breathtaking painting by T Griffith Taylor, we witness members of the first western party exploring a natural ice-tunnel with awe-inspiring beauty surrounding them - an experience few have ever witnessed firsthand. Herbert Ponting's cinematographs provide us with glimpses into life aboard the Terra Nova during this extraordinary voyage. From furling sails amidst pack ice to capturing candid moments among officers on board – these films offer valuable insights into daily life during one of history's most daring expeditions.