Marking the centenary of the 1924 Mount Everest Expedition, this exhibition draws on the full breadth of the Society’s Collection material relating to the Everest expeditions of the 1920s.
The exhibition attempts to set the Everest expedition in its historical context, showcasing the photographs of John Noel, Bentley Beetham, Andrew Irvine and others, and drawing attention to the stories and invaluable contributions of the indigenous intermediaries.
These include the translators, negotiators, officials, porters and climbers, all without whom the expedition just would not have been possible.
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Note about captions
Within the Society’s Collections there are some historical images (and image titles or captions) which are recognised as containing unacceptable forms of language, or present image content that is considered inappropriate. In such cases, as part of its Collections policy, the Society maintains access to those images and descriptors as a source of context and information for researchers, recognising that the historical language used or image subjects in themselves do not reflect the Society’s contemporary position as an organisation wholly committed to principles of equality and diversity.
Acknowledgements
The Society would like to thank:
- Professor Felix Driver
- Dr Jan Faull, Peter Gillman, Dr Peter H. Hansen, Dr Jonathan Westaway
- Riverside Press
Supported by:
RGS Print Store
Selected images featured in this online exhibition can be purchased from the RGS print store.
