Taff Evans Collection

Amundsens Tent at the South Pole, January 1912, (1913). Artist: Henry Bowers
Amundsens Tent at the South Pole, January 1912, (1913). Expedition leader Captain Robert F Scott (1868-1912), Dr Edward Wilson (1872-1912) and Petty Officer Edgar Evans (1876-1912)

The First Western Party in a Natural Ice-Tunnel, c1911, (1913). Artist: T Griffith Taylor
The First Western Party in a Natural Ice-Tunnel Amid The Pinnacles of the Koettlitz Glacier (Edgar Evans standing), c1911, (1913)

At The South Pole, (Bowers pulls the string), January 1912, (1913). Artist: Henry Bowers
At The South Pole, (Bowers pulls the string), January 1912, (1913). Left to right: Captain Lawrence Oates, Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Petty Officer Edgar Evans

Members of the Polar Party Having A Meal in Camp, c1911, (1913)
Members of the Polar Party Having A Meal in Camp (Left to right - P.O. Evans, Bowers, Wilson, Scott. Enlarged from a cinematograph film), c1911, (1913)

Petty Officers Crean and Evans Exercising Their Ponies in the Winter, 1911, (1913). Expedition members Tom Crean (1877-1938) and Edgar Evans (1876-1912)

Ski Shoes For Use with Finnesko, c1910–1913, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
Ski Shoes For Use with Finnesko, (Devised by Lt. Gran and made by P.O. Evans), c1910– 1913, (1913). Finnesko - boots of tanned reindeer skin with the hair on the outside

Alph Avenue, Where We Emerged from the Pinnacle Ice, c1911, (1913). Artist: Frank Debenham
Alph Avenue, Where We Emerged from the Pinnacle Ice, (Wright and Edgar Evans can be distinguished in the middle distance, c1911, (1913)

Packing from Alcove Camp to the Sea, c1911, (1913). Artist: T Griffith Taylor
Packing from Alcove Camp to the Sea, (The Taylor Glacier is in the background; Wright, Edgar Evans and Debenham are crossing Lake Bonney), c1911, (1913)

The Depot Laying and Western Parties on Their Return to Cape Evans, 13 April 1911, (1913)
The Depo t Laying and Western Parties on Their Return to Cape Evans (Left to right - Taylor, Wright, Evans, Bowers, Scott, Debenham, Gran, P.O. Evans, Crean), 13 April 1911, (1913)

Winter Work (Left to right - Debenham, Cherry-Garrard, Bowers, Evans, Taylor), c1911, (1913). Geologist Frank Debenham, zoologist Apsley Cherry-Garrard, Lieutenant Henry Bowers

Members of the Polar Party Getting Into Their Sleeping-Bags, c1911, (1913). Artist
Members of the Polar Party Getting Into Their Sleeping-Bags (Left to right - P.O. Evans, Scott, Bowers, Wilson. Enlarged from a cinematograph film), c1911, (1913)

The Polar Party: On the Trail, c1910, (1913). Artist: Henry Bowers
The Polar Party: On the Trail, c1910, (1913). The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912) left London on 1 June 1910 bound for the South Pole

Pitching the Double Tent on the Summit, c1911, (1913). Artist: Henry Bowers
Pitching the Double Tent on the Summit, c1911, (1913). Petty officer Edgar Evans (1876-1912) and Dr Edward Wilson (1972-1912) died with Scott on the way back from the Pole

Petty Officer Edgar Evans, R. N. 1911, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
Petty Officer Edgar Evans, R.N. 1911, (1913). Evans (1876-1912) with fur gloves and an ice-axe, boxes of supplies in the background. He died on the return journey from the South Pole

Petty Officer Evans Binding Up Dr. Atkinsons Hand, 5 July 1911, (1913). Artist
Petty Officer Evans Binding Up Dr. Atkinsons Hand. The marks on Atkinsons face are frost-bites, 5 July 1911, (1913). Edgar Evans (1876-1912)

Preparing Sledges for the Polar Journey (Crean, Forde, Lashly, P. O. Evans), c1911, (1913)
Preparing Sledges for the Polar Journey (Crean, Forde, Lashly, P.O. Evans), c1911, (1913). Tom Crean, Petty Officer Robert Forde, stoker William Lashly and Petty Officer Edgar Evans

Memorial Cross Erected at Observation Hill to the Southern Party, 1913. Artist: Frank Debenham
Memorial Cross Erected at Observation Hill to the Southern Party, 1913. Wooden cross erected to commemorate the deaths of Scotts pole party, inscribed with their names: Dr EA Wilson

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Taff Evans: A Heroic Journey to the South Pole Step back in time to January 1912, as depicted by artist Henry Bowers in "Amundsens Tent at the South Pole. " Taff Evans, a brave explorer, stood alongside his fellow adventurers, basking in the glory of reaching this remote and unforgiving land. In another captivating artwork titled "The First Western Party in a Natural Ice-Tunnel, " created by T Griffith Taylor, we witness Evans and his companions exploring an enchanting ice-tunnel. Their faces filled with awe and wonder as they ventured into uncharted territory. Henry Bowers' masterpiece "At The South Pole" captures a pivotal moment when Evans pulls a string. This act symbolizes their triumph over countless obstacles faced during their arduous journey towards this inhospitable pole. Even amidst such extreme conditions, camaraderie prevailed. In "Members of the Polar Party Having A Meal in Camp, " c1911, we see Evans sharing precious moments with his comrades while enjoying a much-needed meal. These simple joys provided respite from the harsh realities of polar exploration. Evans was not only an intrepid adventurer but also cared for animals that accompanied them on this treacherous expedition. In "Petty Officers Crean and Evans Exercising Their Ponies in Winter, " 1911, we witness him tending to these loyal creatures even amidst freezing temperatures. To navigate through icy terrains efficiently, Herbert Ponting's artwork showcases ski shoes designed specifically for use with Finnesko boots - an innovation that undoubtedly aided explorers like Taff Evans during their perilous trek. As they emerged from Alph Avenue's pinnacle ice formation (depicted by Frank Debenham), it marked yet another milestone achieved by this indomitable team led by Captain Robert Falcon Scott. They pressed forward relentlessly despite all odds encountered along the way.