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Inspired by need to recognise and conserve Britain’s long and
distinguished history of exploration and scientific research,
the United Kingdom Antarctic Heritage Trust was set up as a
charity in 1993.
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help conserve selected early British
scientific bases on the Antarctic Peninsula and South Georgia
region for the enjoyment and education of visitors. The UKAHT
operates Port Lockroy, which is designated Historic Site and
Monument (No. 61) under the Antarctic Treaty;
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support the New
Zealand Antarctic Heritage Trust in conserving the historic huts
in the Ross Sea area built by the explorers Scott, Shackleton
and Borchgrevink;
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promote an educational programme to
stimulate public interest in science, the global environment and
Antarctic research through the inspiration of earlier British
Antarctic endeavours;
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help with the acquisition and
preservation of British historical Antarctic artefacts.
In
short, the AHT exists to conserve evidence of Antarctica’s
history now and for the future.
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The Trust's Patron is HRH The
Princess Royal and its Vice Patron is Lady Philippa Scott. The Trust is managed by Trustees drawn
from the ranks of those with Antarctic expertise and/or are
enthusiasts for the region.
The Trustees are:
Mrs Philippa
Foster Back OBE (Chairman)
Mr
Robert Alston CMG DL
Mr James Charlton (Hon. Treasurer)
Mrs Meredith Hooper
Mr Donald Lamont
Mr Michael Nicholson
Mr Miles Quitmann
Ross Sea Huts
Sub-committee:
Mr Martin Williams CVO OBE (Chairman)
The Hon Mrs Juliet Evans
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The Director and main contact
is:
Mrs Rachel Morgan
info@ukaht.org
01291 690305
Kingcoed Farm
Usk,
Monmouthshire
NP15
1DS
United Kingdom
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The UKAHT works closely with
other organisations involved in Antarctic Heritage in Britain
and around the world. See our links page for more information.
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In order to operate, the Trust
receives assistance in kind from a number of companies.
See our
Sponsors sub page for information. Also find out how
you can help
support us. You can read more about Britain's Antarctic
heritage in our booklet (pdf file - may take time to download).
Copies are available from the Trust.
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