Southern Monument unveiledPosted on
Since 1948, 28 men and one woman have died in the British Antarctic Territory. Each one would have passed through Stanley on the way to the Polar South. The fatalities are not confined to distant history. ‘Kirsty Brown lost her life at… Monument in Stanley is ready for unveilingPosted on
Before the monument was encased in readiness for the official unveiling Oliver took a photograph of the structure towards nightfall. The full detail in the monument will be seen for the first time at the dedication ceremony.
Felicity Aston appointed MBE and awarded Polar MedalPosted on
Congratulations to Trust Ambassador Felicity Aston on being appointed MBE for services to polar exploration in the New Year's Honours List. A few days later she was awarded the Polar Medal. The award was announced in the London Gazette of January 9…Meredith Hooper, Antarctic historian and BAMT supporter 1939-2025
Meredith Hooper, Antarctic historian and author, died on 27 December 2025 at her home in London. She was a Visiting Scholar at the Scott Polar Research Institute and Wolfson College, Cambridge University and a trustee of the Brussels-based International Polar Foundation and the UK Antarctic Herita… Full Story...