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  • ExhibitionHistoric black and white photograph of two explorers taking photographs in a snowy mountainous environment.

    Everest through the lens

    Another chance to see the Society's exhibition marking the centenary of the early Everest expeditions. Explore how Captain John Noel's films shaped the public's imagination of Everest, while obscuring the vital role of local intermediaries.

  • LectureA volcano eruption with large smoke plumes rising into a dark sky and lava flowing down the side of the volcano.

    Unravelling the past from hidden volcanic ash

    Unearthing ancient volcanic ash from the depths of ice sheets and lakes has provided critical evidence for our reconstruction of past environments and climates. This lecture explores the power of this approach for addressing many of the major environmental challenges that we face today.

  • LectureA backpacker wearing a bright yellow coat taking in the view on a mountain walk in the Himalayas.

    Jan Morris on Everest

    Paul Clements will describe the conversations he had with Jan about her involvement in the 1953 Everest Expedition.

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