Eric Stewart Collection

10CC, music group, pictured at Manchester Airport. Picture shows members... Left to right: Lol Creme, Eric Stewart, Kevin Godley and Graham Gouldman

A Group of the Shore Party at the Winter Quarters, c1908, (1909)
A Group of the Shore Party at the Winter Quarters. [Standing (from left): Joyce, Day, Wild, Adams, Brocklehurst, Shackleton, Marshall, David, Armitage, Marston

The Midwinters Day Feast, June 1908, (1909). The midwinter feast at the Nimrod Hut, Cape Royds. Ernest Shackleton is at the head of the table

The Southern Party on board the Nimrod. 1909. Artist: James Murray
The Southern Party on board the Nimrod. 1909. Expedition members Frank Wild, Ernest Shackleton, Lieutenant Colonel Eric Marshall and Captain Jameson Adams

Marshall Outside a Tent, at the Camp, c1908, (1909)
Marshall Outside a Tent, at the Camp from which Shackleton and Wild pressed on to the Ship, c1908, (1909). British explorer Lieutenant Colonel Eric Marshall (1879-1963)

The Bluff Depot, February 1909. Ernest Shackleton, Frank Wild, Eric Marshall and Jameson Adams stopped at Bluff Depot after reaching the Farthest South latitude

Farthest South, 9 January 1909. Artist: Eric Marshall
Farthest South, 9 January 1909. Jameson Adams, Frank Wild and Eric Marshall plant the Union Jack at their southernmost position, 88° 23

The Christmas Camp on the Plateau, December 1908, (1909). Artist: Ernest Shackleton
The Christmas Camp on the Plateau. The figures from left to right are [Jameson] Adams, [Eric] Marshall and [Frank] Wild. The frost can be seen on the mens faces, December 1908, (1909)

The Camp After Passing the Previous Farthest South Latitude, November 1908, (1909)
The Camp After Passing the Previous Farthest South Latitude - New Land is Seen in the Background, November 1908, (1909). On 26 November, Shackleton, Adams

The Southern Party Marching into the White Unknown, 1908, (1909). Expedition members Frank Wild, Ernest Shackleton, Lieutenant Colonel Eric Marshall and Captain Jameson Adams

The Acetylene Gas Plant, Over the Door, c1908, (1909)
The Acetylene Gas Plant, Over the Door. Marshall Standing by the Barometer, c1908, (1909). Expedition member and surgeon Eric Marshall inside the hut

The Farthest South Camp After Sixty Hours Blizzard, February 1909. Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) made three expeditions to the Antarctic

A Remarkable Fumarole in the Old Crater, in the Form of a Couchant Lion, c1908, (1909)
A Remarkable Fumarole in the Old Crater, in the Form of a Couchant Lion. The Men (From the Left) are: [Alistair] Mackay, [Edgeworth] David, [Jameson] Adams, [Eric] Marshall, c1908, (1909)

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Eric Stewart, a member of the iconic music group 10CC, is pictured at Manchester Airport. Alongside his fellow bandmates, he exudes an air of creativity and musical genius. However, there is more to Eric than just his contribution to the world of music. Intriguingly, when we delve into history's pages, we uncover a different side to this talented individual. We are transported back in time to witness captivating scenes from the early 1900s. One such image reveals "A Group of the Shore Party at the Winter Quarters" in 1908-1909; a moment frozen in time that showcases camaraderie and resilience. Moving forward, another snapshot captures "The Midwinters Day Feast" held in June 1908-1909. It depicts a joyous celebration amidst challenging circumstances – a testament to human spirit even during harsh winters. As our journey continues through these historical photographs, we encounter "The Southern Party on board the Nimrod, " skillfully captured by artist James Murray in 1909. This image evokes curiosity about their expedition's purpose and destination. Further exploration leads us to witness Marshall outside a tent at camp circa 1908-1909 – an intimate glimpse into their daily lives as they navigate uncharted territories with determination etched on their faces. "The Bluff Depot" photographed in February 1909 offers insight into their resourcefulness and adaptability while surviving extreme conditions farthest south. On January 9th, 1909, Eric Marshall immortalizes Shackleton's team reaching "Farthest South. " His artistic talent brings alive this monumental achievement against all odds. During December of that same year comes "The Christmas Camp on the Plateau, " painted by Ernest Shackleton himself. The artwork radiates warmth despite being surrounded by icy landscapes – reminding us that hope can thrive even under seemingly impossible circumstances. Another striking photograph portrays "The Camp After Passing the Previous Farthest South Latitude" in November 1908.