What the traveller saw: the photographs of Eric Newby - Alasdair Macleod

This lecture introduces the life of travel writer and photographer Eric Newby and the times in which he lived, following the recent donation of his archives to the Society.

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Explore a selection of drawings and watercolours from our Collections, illustrating people and landscapes, many produced decades before the camera became part of the standard expedition kit.

The Great Barrier Reef Expedition 1928-1929

The world’s first major expedition on a coral reef engaged with themes that resonate with today’s geographers: underwater adventure, gender equality, climate change and a scientific legacy that lives on.

Dreams and nightmares in the Arctic: The quest for the Northwest Passage

The fascinating story of the search for the Northwest Passage, featuring a wide selection of images from our Collections.

The lost voices in the archive

In this richly illustrated online exhibition, Dr Kate Simpson brings to light the vital role African people played in British expeditions to Africa in the 19th and early 20th century.