07/04/2026
Heres a summary of Stella Evans talk on Wednesday 15th April at Cwmbran Historical Society 7.15pm meeting at Forgehammer CIC club, Forgehammer, Cwmbran NP44 3DQ.
Discovery and Ni**od (the start of the Scott and Shackleton saga).
This is the story of Scott's incredible scientific expedition of 1901, when the race was on for the South and the Europeans were keen to beat us to it! Hear the story of this fascinating journey.
Did he achieve what he set out to do?
Then the expedition that followed - where Shackleton said he would never go under another man’s leadership again -Ni**od (1907). Even now these two great leaders inspire strong followings, who put forward opposing interpretations of what took place.
When and why did the rivalry between the two men begin?
Get to know these men better as you enjoy the captivating photos taken in unknown terrains.
