Cape Evans Topographic Study
Taylor uses the remaining light to examine local geology and topography around the Cape Evans base.
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1911 in Great Britain — Page 3
Explore 408 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1911.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1911
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April
Cape Evans Winter Photography
Ponting works from his Cape Evans studio to document expedition life, equipment, animals and surrounding landscapes.
Upper-Air Balloon Observations
Simpson conducts balloon experiments to investigate atmospheric conditions above Cape Evans.
Winter Parasitology Work
Atkinson sets up laboratory equipment for medical and parasitological investigations at Cape Evans.
Winter Stable Reorganisation
Oates enlarges and reorganises the pony stalls to improve animal management during the Antarctic winter.
Winter Zoological Work
Wilson continues zoological study, drawing and specimen work as the expedition settles into Antarctic winter.
May
Buckingham Palace Memorial
Completes the monumental sculpture facing Buckingham Palace.
Victoria Memorial Unveiled
King George V unveils Brock's completed Victoria Memorial.
Terra Nova Pony Management
Oates oversees the ponies at Cape Evans, monitoring their condition and exercising animals intended for the southern journey.
Birth of Randolph Churchill
Birth of Randolph Churchill, Winston Churchills only son
June
Scott Birthday at Cape Evans
The wintering party marks Scott's birthday with a special meal and cake while preparations continue for the southern journey.
Coronation
Is crowned with Queen Mary at Westminster Abbey.
Coronation
Crowned King of Great Britain
Midwinter Day at Cape Evans
Leads the expedition's Midwinter Day observance at Cape Evans.
Midwinter Day Cake
Cherry-Garrard contributes a large cake to the expedition's Midwinter Day celebrations at Cape Evans.
Midwinter Day Celebration
Scott and the wintering party mark Midwinter Day with decorations and a special dinner at Cape Evans.
Terra Nova Winter Celebration
Maintains morale during the Antarctic winter before the southern journey.
Westminster Abbey Coronation
Marks the formal coronation of the new British monarch.
Cape Crozier Emperor Penguin Mission
Leads a scientific mission through severe Antarctic winter conditions.
Cape Crozier Journey
The party travels in darkness to study emperor penguin breeding.
Cape Crozier Sledge Journey
Hauls supplies during the expedition's hazardous winter scientific journey.
Cape Crozier Winter Journey Begins
Wilson leaves Cape Evans with Bowers and Cherry-Garrard for the winter journey to the emperor penguin rookery.
Cape Crozier Winter Journey Begins
Wilson leads Bowers and Cherry-Garrard from Cape Evans on the winter journey to study emperor penguin breeding at Cape Crozier.
Emperor Penguin Egg Expedition
Travels to Cape Crozier seeking emperor penguin embryos.
Winter Journey
Travels with Wilson and Cherry-Garrard to Cape Crozier.
Winter Journey
Joins the winter journey to collect emperor penguin eggs.
Winter Journey
Begins the winter journey to Cape Crozier.
Winter Journey Begins
Wilson leaves Cape Evans with Bowers and Cherry-Garrard for Cape Crozier.
Winter Journey Departure
Departs with Wilson and Cherry-Garrard for Cape Crozier.
Winter Journey Departure
Leaves Cape Evans with Wilson and Bowers during winter.
Winter Journey Departure
Begins the winter journey to collect emperor penguin eggs.
Cape Adare Wintering
Campbell's Northern Party winters at Cape Adare.
Northern Party Scientific Programme
The group conducts meteorological, geological and biological observations.
South Polar Times Production
Cherry-Garrard helps produce the expedition's South Polar Times, combining humour, reports and scientific material for the wintering party.
July
Agadir Crisis
The German gunboat Panther arrives at the port of Agadir
Cabinet decides Germany should consult Britain over Morocco
Cabinet decides Germany should consult Britain over Morocco
Cabinet decides Germany should not influence Morocco without consulting Britain
Cabinet decides Germany should not influence Morocco without consulting Britain
Rule of Morocco
Cabinet decides Germany should consult Britain over Morocco
Rule of Morocco
Cabinet decides Germany should not influence Morocco without consulting Britain
British Response to Agadir Congo Negotiations
Monitors the Franco-German negotiations linking the Moroccan settlement to territorial compensation in the Congo region.
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