Southern Journey Blizzard Continues
Scott records worsening concern as the blizzard prevents travel and pony fodder runs short.
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December
Beardmore Glacier Reached
The expedition reaches the foot of the Beardmore Glacier after the difficult Barrier stage.
Beardmore Glacier Reached
Scott's travelling parties reach the foot of the Beardmore Glacier, ending the pony stage and beginning the climb toward the Polar Plateau.
Final Ponies Sacrificed
The remaining ponies are killed at the foot of the Beardmore Glacier after completing their transport role.
Last Ponies Killed
At the foot of the Beardmore Glacier, the last ponies are killed and the expedition prepares for the glacier ascent.
Pony Losses
Remaining ponies are destroyed before the glacier ascent.
Shambles Camp Established
Bowers helps establish Shambles Camp and organise stores at the foot of the Beardmore Glacier.
Beardmore Glacier
Begins the ascent from the Barrier toward the polar plateau.
Beardmore Glacier Ascent Begins
Scott's remaining parties begin man-hauling their sledges up the Beardmore Glacier.
Dog Teams Turn Back
Meares turns north with the dog teams after their planned supporting stage ends near the Beardmore Glacier.
Glacier Man-Hauling Begins
After the dog teams turn back, the remaining southbound groups continue by man-hauling their sledges up the Beardmore Glacier.
Coronation Durbar
Becomes the first reigning British monarch attending an Indian durbar.
Delhi Durbar
Attends the Delhi Durbar with Queen Mary.
Contributory Welfare Insurance
Creates contributory health and unemployment insurance for covered workers.
Health and Unemployment Insurance
Establishes contributory protection against sickness and unemployment.
National Insurance Act
Secures Royal Assent for the National Insurance Act.
National Insurance Act
The National Insurance Act creates contributory health and unemployment insurance schemes.
National Insurance Act
Creates health insurance for many workers, a precursor to later NHS debates.
National Insurance Act Royal Assent
Secures enactment of the National Insurance Act.
Beardmore Glacier Photography
Scott takes photographs during the glacier stage, adding his own images to the expedition's visual record.
First Support Party Return
Turns back with the first supporting party.
Support Party Return
Returns north with the first supporting party.
Support Party Return
Returns from the southern journey support work.
Support Party Return
Returns with the first supporting party.
Beardmore Crevasse Fall
Atkinson falls into a crevasse during the difficult upper Beardmore Glacier crossing but is recovered.
Beardmore Crevasse Fall
Evans falls into a crevasse during the upper glacier ascent and receives a severe shake.
Beardmore Glacier Man-Hauling
The remaining teams continue man-hauling their sledges after the first supporting party turns north.
First Supporting Party Turnback
The first four-man supporting party turns back from the Beardmore Glacier, leaving eight men to continue south.
First Supporting Party Turns North
Atkinson turns back with the first four-man supporting party from the Beardmore Glacier.
First Supporting Party Turns North
Cherry-Garrard begins the return journey after his supporting party is ordered back.
First Supporting Party Turns North
Keohane joins Atkinson, Cherry-Garrard and Wright in the first supporting party ordered back.
Southern Party Reorganisation
The southbound expedition reorganises after the first supporting party turns back on the Beardmore Glacier.
Upper Beardmore Crevasse Crossing
Scott's parties encounter difficult crevassed ice while climbing toward the polar plateau.
Beardmore Glacier Man-Hauling
Wilson man-hauls with the southbound parties during the ascent of the Beardmore Glacier.
First Supporting Party Returns
Atkinson turns north with a supporting group after hauling supplies partway up the Beardmore Glacier for Scott's continuing party.
Oil Fuel Committee Evidence
Gives evidence with Lord Strathcona to a government committee examining oil fuel and future naval requirements.
Polar Support Journey
He turns back before Scott selects the final polar party.
Southern Supporting Party
Travels as a member of a supporting party on the southern journey.
Supporting Party Return Journey
Cherry-Garrard begins the long return from the Beardmore Glacier after completing his assigned supporting role for the polar attempt.
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Admiralty Posting Begins
Carden returns to London for an Admiralty posting after his Atlantic Fleet service.
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