Shackleton Collection (#2)

Avro Shackleton AEW. 2 at RAF Gibraltar
Avro Shackleton AEW.2 WL757 of 8 Squadron RAF at RAF Gibraltar circa 1988/89 Date: circa 1988 / 1989

Ernest Shackleton with James Marr and Norman Mooney, 1921, (1935). Creator: Unknown
Ernest Shackleton with James Marr and Norman Mooney, 1921, (1935). British explorer Shackleton (1874-1922) with boy scouts Marr and Mooney, specially chosen to accompany the expedition

Western Party in camp on December 20, 1908, (1909). Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) made three expeditions to the Antarctic

Group in the Hut in the Summer: Joyce at the Sewing Machine, 1908, (1909). Royal Naval seaman Ernest Joyce was in charge of dogs and sledges during the expedition

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

Mawsons Chemical Laboratory, c1908, (1909)
Mawsons Chemical Laboratory. The bottles were coated with ice by condensation from the warm, moist air of the hut, c1908, (1909). The frozen laboratory of expedition physicist Douglas Mawson

The Aurora Australis. c1908, (1909). Artist: George Marston
The Aurora Australis. c1908, (1909). Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) made three expeditions to the Antarctic

One Thousand Feet Below The Active Cone, 1908, (1909). Members of the expedition who achieved the first ascent of Mount Erebus, Antarcticas second highest volcano

Shackleton Expedition, the ship Endurance imprisoned by the ice is slowly sinking into the Weddell Sea on November 30, 1915

Ernest Shackleton and his sister visit the Nimrod before expedition to the South Pole

Bleriot and Shackleton and others at lunch at the Savoy Hotel, London

Bleriot and Shackleton and others at a dinner at the Savoy Hotel in London

Avro Shackleton MR. 2
Royal Air Force - Avro Shackleton MR.2, fresh off the production line, waiting for markings to be applied and armament to be fitted. Date: circa 1952

Avro Shackleton AEW. 2 WL747 Florence
Royal Air Force - Avro 716 Shackleton AEW.2 WL747 Florence (msn R3/696/239005), of No.8 Squadron, on 27 May 1991. Date: 1991

Avro 696 Shackleton MR. 1 VP254
Royal Air Force - Avro 696 Shackleton MR.1 VP254, the first production aircraft, seen in storage with radar and armament removed, at RAF Langar, awaiting attention at the Avro factory on site

Shackleton's Ship The Quest in London Docks

Shackleton's Antarctic Expedition: Shackleton, Scott, Wilson
Shackleton's Antarctic Expedition Shackleton Scott and Wilson in 1902

Shackleton, Scott and Wilson

Shackleton Nimrod Expedition

Aeromere F. 8L Falco G-APXD
Aeromere F.8L Falco III G-APXD (msn 216), at Oxford-Kidlington airport. on 8 May 1960, for a Shackleton Aviation sales weekend. Date: 1960

Avro Shackleton MR. 1A WG525 - P
Royal Air Force - Avro Shackleton MR.1A WG525 / P, of No.220 Squadron at RAF St. Mawgan. Date: 1957

The Line Of Life
This oil painting portrays a group of figures sat in a luxurious garden under an arch entwined with flowers, with a view looking towards the sea

The Highland Raiders
This oil painting depicts a number of figures situated around a campfire by some rocky edges in Scotland, an old man is holding up a bird by the legs

The Shepherd
This oil painting portrays an old shepherd, leaning on his crook in the midst of his flock of sheep and lambs, along the water's edge. Date: circa 1918

Mr and Mrs Charles Sweeny, lunching in London
Wartime snapshot of Mr and Mrs Charles Sweeny, lunching in London, with pilot officer Sir Anthony Weldon, BT RAF. From an article, Black out Night out by Edith Shackleton. Date: 1939

Avro Shackleton MR. 2 WL758 204
Royal Air Force - Avro Shackleton MR.2 WL758 204 at RAF honington in July 1971. Date: 1971

Dorothy Una Ratcliffe
Water-colour drawing of Dorothy Una Ratcliffe, F.R.A.S. F.R.G.S. (Mrs. Charles Ratcliffe). Clutching a dog. Date: circa 1929

Rhein Flugzeugbau RW3-P75 Multoplan D-EBEV (msn 011), at Oxford-Kidlington Airport on 8 May 1960, for a Shackleton Aviation sales weekend. Date: 1960

Avro Shackleton MR. 2 WG555
Royal Air Force - Avro Shackleton MR.2 WG555 Date: circa 1968

Avro Shackleton AEW. 2 WL747 Florence
Royal Air Force - Avro 716 Shackleton AEW.2 WL747 Florence (msn R3/696/239005), of No.8 Squadron. Date: circa 1990

Avro Shackleton AEW. 2 WR963 Parsley
Royal Air Force - Avro Shackleton AEW.2 WR963 Parsley of No.8 Squadron. Date: circa 1985

Avro Shackleton AEW. 2 WL790 Mr McHenry
Royal Air Force - Avro Shackleton AEW.2 WL790 Mr McHenry of No.8 Squadron. Date: circa 1985

Avro Shackleton MR. 2 WL788
Royal Air Force - Avro Shackleton MR.2 WL788 B of No.37 Squadron at RAF Sharjah. Date: circa 1967

Avro Shackleton MR. 3 XF702 B
Royal Air Force - Avro Shackleton MR.3 XF702 B, of No.120 Squadron, at RAF Odiham in September 1966. Date: 1966

Avro Shackleton MR. 2 WL744
Royal Air Force - Avro Shackleton MR.2 WL744, of No. 37 Squadron, landing over airmens accommodation at RAF Khormaksar, Aden. Date: circa 1960

Welcome home from the far south: the hero of the moment. A popular welcome for Lieutenant Shackleton and his wife driving through the crowds outside Charing Cross Station, London

Len Shackleton, English footballer
Leonard Francis (Len) Shackleton (1922-2000), footballer with Newcastle United and Sunderland, also the England national team, seen here in December 1946. 1946

Sir Ernest Shackleton, polar explorer who led three British expeditions to the Antarctic

Scout Marr (chromolitho)
666991 Scout Marr (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scout Marr. Cigarette card, from series on Famous Boys, published by Godfrey Phillips)

Extract from Shackletons Diary, 4 January 1909 (chromolitho)
2790435 Extract from Shackletons Diary, 4 January 1909 (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Extract from Shackletons Diary, 4 January 1909)

Piper PA-23 Aztec B
Piper PA-23-250 Aztec B G-ARXF (msn 27-2015), at Sywell for the a Shackleton sales weekend, on 15 April 1962. Date: 1962

Advertisement in The Illustrated London News publicising the forthcoming story of Captain Scotts Adventurous Journeys in the Antarctic Region as narrated by Lieutenant (Ernest) Shackleton

Tipsy T. 66 Nipper series 2 G-ARBG
Tipsy T.66 Nipper series 2 G-ARBG (msn ABAC1) at Coventry for the 1961 Shackleton Aviation weekend. Date: 1961

Piper PA-25 Pawnee G-APVY at Coventry for the 1961 Shackleton Aviation weekend Date: 1961

Visiting aircraft apron at Gibraltar
Panavia Tornado, Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer, Bae Jetstream and Avro Shackleton Avro Shackleton AEW.2 Brian at Royal Air Force Gibraltar. Date: circa 1989

Calderdale HX7 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Calderdale HX7 7

Sir Ernest Shackleton, c1920. Creator: Unknown
Sir Ernest Shackleton, c1920. Portrait of British explorer Shackleton (1874-1922) who made three expeditions to the Antarctic

Avro 696 Shackleton AEW-2
Avro 716 Shackleton Aew.2 Wr963 Raf

For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

"Shackleton: A Legacy of Exploration and Endurance" Avro Shackleton MR2 WL751 gracefully soars over the majestic Rock of Gibraltar, a symbol of strength and resilience. Just like its namesake, Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton, this aircraft embodies the spirit of adventure and determination. From his iconic expeditions to the frozen wildernesses, Shackleton's name became synonymous with bravery. Alongside his trusted companions Wild and Adams, he led the legendary voyage aboard The Endurance – a tale that would forever be etched in history. Sir Ernest Shackleton's unwavering commitment to exploration took him to uncharted territories in Antarctica. Captured in photographs like "Shackleton/Graphic 1914" or "Shackleton Portrait, " we witness his steely gaze reflecting an indomitable spirit. Even before The Endurance expedition, Shackleton had already made significant contributions to polar exploration. His leadership alongside Lt. Shackleton, Captain Scott, and Dr. Wilson during their time in Antarctica showcased his exceptional skills as an explorer. In preparation for a trans-Antarctic expedition that would test human limits, Ernest Shackleton meticulously planned every detail. Whether it was organizing supplies or training Manchurian ponies for treacherous terrains like those captured in "Shackelton's Manchurian Ponies, " he left no stone unturned. The image of Nimrod trapped amidst icy surroundings serves as a reminder of both triumphs and challenges faced by Sir Ernest Shackleton throughout his career, and is through these moments that we truly appreciate the audacity required to venture into such hostile environments. Today, we honor Sir Ernest Henry Shackelton – a pioneer who pushed boundaries beyond imagination while inspiring generations with tales of courage against all odds. His legacy lives on as an enduring symbol of human perseverance amidst nature's harshest landscapes.