Tom will discuss the expedition to the Arctic led by Isaac Hayes, which overwintered at Port Foulke on the north-west coast of Greenland. The earliest photographs of the high Arctic were taken during the expedition and the talk will include many of these as well as original drawings made by Hayes and other crew members.
- Exhibition
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.
Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)Open to all20 Jan 2025 - 15 Apr 2025 - Non-Society event
The secret history of neoliberalism - George Monbiot
How can you fight something if you don’t know it exists? Legendary environmentalist George Monbiot joins us to take on the ideology that controls our lives.
Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)Open to allWednesday 2 April 2025 - Lecture
Geographical journeys: microlectures
An evening, chaired by Mary-Ann Ochota, packed with tales of adventure and discovery to entertain and inspire. Discussion encouraged afterwards in the Map Room.
Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)Open to allThursday 3 April 2025