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News & Events

This page features occasional news and events of interest to Arctic Club members.

To publicise an event here please contact web@arcticclub.org.uk.

The following talks are forthcoming – please see emails from HonSec or contact web master for connection details.

Wednesday 6 March David Drewry “In the Wake of Nansen – Franz Josef Land”

In 1996 David joined the Norwegian expedition to commemorate the Centenary of Nansen’s Arctic crossing. Nansen sailed Fram, North, freezing her into the pack ice. Then, leaving the ship, he attempted the North Pole with Johansen and were finally rescued on Franz Josef Land.  Onboard our ship, Lance, we had scientists, historians and Nansen’s grand-daughter, Marit Greve. We had close naval escort by the Russians which added a different dimension!

Tuesday 9 April   Andy Hopper  “The Arctic by Plane” (Title to be confirmed)

Wednesday 15 May   John McGregor  “A reflection of two arctic adventures by boat nearly 50 years ago” 

Danger, excitement, achievement and foolishness…!

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Michael Lea

It is with great sadness that we have to report that Michael Lea has died.…
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May 16, 2023
Derek Fordham
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Derek Fordham

9th Aug 1939 - 6th Aug 2022 Derek Fordham died peacefully in his sleep three…
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August 19, 2022
Counting Walrus
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Counting Walrus

BBC article from 13th October 2021 about counting walrus from satellite photographs Click here for…
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October 10, 2021
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Expedition News

An article on the 1920 Oxford Spitsbergen Expedition was re-published in The Times on 16th December 2020. Click here to…
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December 19, 2020