In the seaside town of Southport is a museum called The Atkinson. This has no connection to Surgeon Lieutenant E.L. Atkinson R.N., but does have a polar connection in that Frederick Hooper, Terra Nova steward, spent the latter years of his life in Southport, and left them his Antarctic stuff. It also happens to be the town where Herbert Ponting grew up, which is why they have a show on about him, featuring many spectacular reproductions of his famous polar photographs.
The show is on now, and runs to Saturday 2 September 2023. On 12 August, I will be giving a little presentation about the Terra Nova Expedition (contextualising Ponting’s photos) and talking a bit about how I went about making the book. There will also be books in the shop! So if you are Up North, and have wanted a book but were waiting until you could support a local heritage institution, now is your chance! Also come say hi; I am friendly, I promise.
The Worst Journey in the World: Graphic Novel 