Chart the dramatic events of Ernest Shackleton's Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition of 1914–17, as seen by Frank Hurley, official photographer to the expedition.

Set against the majestic backdrop of the Antarctic, Hurley’s photographs captures daily life on board the ‘Endurance’ and later on ice as Shackleton and his crew are left stranded, after their ship meets a violent end crushed by pack ice.

Shackleton’s efforts to rescue his crew are now legendary partly due to Hurley’s amazing visual testimony.

  Other details
Black and white prints that feature in this exhibition have been created from original glass plate negatives. All prints come framed and captioned
Text panels provide background information, quotes and commentary

  Education resources
Available via ‘Unlocking the Archives’ website re Geography Key Stage 4. adaptable for informal education programmes

  Size of exhibits and space required
32 prints come in a combination of three sizes:

• 19 prints 50 x 41 cm
• 11 prints 71 58 cm
• 2 prints 35 x 29 cm
•  wall space of 50 – 80 m