# Event Details

- **Event Name**: History and Art of South Georgia
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 10 Jul, 2026 at 09:15 am – Fri, 10 Jul, 2026 at 04:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us at the British Antarctic Survey for our summer meeting with two days of informative talks,  plus drinks & dinner at Homerton CollegeAbout this EventA wonderful opportunity to discuss aspects of the history, ships, and people who were there, and learn more about the art of South Georgia from contemporary artists.We have several eminent speakers including Linda Widmark (descendant of Carl Anton Larsen); contemporary abstract landscape artist, Dame Barbara Rae RA; natural world and wildlife artist, Bruce Pearson SWLA; master mariner, Rear Admiral Nick Lambert; and Professor Emeritus, Bjørn Basberg, an industrial, whaling and maritime historian.The first day will include the history of King Edward Cove, from the establishment of Grytviken in 1904 onwards through the Discovery investigations and beyond.There is a Drinks Reception and Dinner at Homerton College on the Friday evening.The focus of the second day is the art of South Georgia from past to the present.Whether you're a long standing member of the South Georgia Association, or a non-member, or just fascinated by the island and the Antarctic, this event combines history, science and art, making it perfect for everyone.FRIDAY'S AGENDA?: 09:15 AMRegistration?: 09:55 AMWelcomeHost: Philippa Foster Back CBE?: 10:00 AMSouth Georgia Place Names – an island history in shorthandHost: Adrian Fox?: 10:30 AMGrytviken Whaling Station & C. A. LarsenHost: Linda Widmark?: 11:10 AMCoffee Break?: 11:40 AMOperation Paraquat & Military Occupation (1982 – 2001)Host: Mark Brandon?: 12:20 PMHMS Endurance A171 (ex-Anita Dan) 1956 - 1991Host: Adrian Hughes?: 01:00 PMLunch?: 01:50 PMHMS Endurance II A171 & HMS Protector A173Host: Nick Lambert?: 02:30 PMSouth Georgia Heritage Trust ReportHost: Alison Neil?: 02:45 PMGovernment of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands ReportHost: Laura Sinclair Willis?: 03:00 PMTea?: 03:30 PMAnnual Members Meeting & Morag Husband Campbell Medal AwardHost: Philippa Foster Back CBE?: 04:30 PMWrap UpHost: Philippa Foster Back CBE?: 04:35 PMClose?: 06:30 PMDrinks Reception & Dinner at Homerton College?: 11:00 PMCarriagesSATURDAY'S AGENDA?: 09:30 AMRegistrationHost: Hanne Garmel?: 10:40 AMNils Erling Olsen: South Georgia whaler, engineer and artistHost: Bjørn Basberg?: 11:20 AMCoffee Break?: 11:50 AMWildlife Painting in the FieldHost: Bruce Pearson?: 12:30 PMSculpture at South Georgia - CommensalisHost: Michael Visocchi?: 01:00 PMLunch?: 01:50 PMLandscapes of South Georgia – the big pictureHost: Dame Barbara Rae?: 02:40 PMAntarctic Science and Artist - Dick LawsHost: Ieuan Hopkins?: 03:10 PMTea?: 03:40 PMRRS John Biscoe (1956 – 2000)Host: Chris Elliott?: 04:10 PMConcluding Remarks & Future EventsHost: Philippa Foster Back CBE?: 04:30 PMClose
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cambridge/history-and-art-of-south-georgia/100001985774597276
- **Event Categories**: art, meetups, science-fair, fine-arts
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Age Limit: 18+
  - Duration: 7 hours 15 minutes
  - Location: British Antarctic Survey
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 25, max: 147.5, currency: GBP

## Event venue details

- **city**: Cambridge
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: British Antarctic Survey
- **lat**: 52.2129554
- **long**: 0.0804001
- **full address**: British Antarctic Survey, Madingley Road, Cambridge, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is History and Art of South Georgia being held?
  - **A:** History and Art of South Georgia takes place on Fri, 10 Jul, 2026 at 09:15 am to Fri, 10 Jul, 2026 at 04:30 pm at British Antarctic Survey, Madingley Road, Cambridge, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Is there an age restriction for History and Art of South Georgia?
  - **A:** History and Art of South Georgia is strictly for guests aged 18 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 18 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English.
- **Q**: Who is organizing History and Art of South Georgia?
  - **A:** History and Art of South Georgia is organized by South Georgia Association.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** History and Art of South Georgia is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Cambridge, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If History and Art of South Georgia sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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