Edward Wilson's Nature Notebooks by David M. Wilson

Nick Bibby, the sculptor creating the work, is known internationally for creating realistic animals in bronze, and has produced works including familiar British wildlife such as his pheasant and barn owl, plus horses, cattle and other livestock, and from further afield, a rhinoceros and a life-size Kodiak brown bear, to name a few.Į is sad to announce the death of CHRISTOPHER JOHN WILSON (1946-2015) the Irish naturalist, author and broadcaster, who was one of the better known great nephews of Edward Wilson of the Antarctic, one of Cheltenham’s most famous sons. Wilson’s belongings from his Antarctic adventures are now held in the museum collections at The Wilson, a venue managed by The Cheltenham Trust, and they illustrate the international importance of Wilson’s contributions to Scott’s polar explorations. Wilson made a second attempt to learn more about the breeding biology of the Emperor Penguin during Captain Scott’s second expedition, which became known as The Worst Journey in the World. When he was writing the fiirst Scientific Report on the breeding habits of the Emperor Penguin, it was to his naturalist father to whom he turned for advice. A talented doctor, illustrator and naturalist, Wilson’s observations on the two expeditions have helped to shape our understanding of polar wildlife, in particular the Emperor Penguin, the breeding habits of which were unknown until Wilson returned to the U.K from his first Antarctic trip. Edward Wilson was one of Captain Scott’s key men in the Antarctic. Edward Thomas Wilson, naturalist and founder of the museum, and his more well-known son, Dr. “A sledge-load of information… wide-eyed in wonder, still jawed in admiration… a worthy addition to events celebrating (Wilson’s) bravery” – Gloucester Echo. Cheltenham born Edward Wilson, the naturalist, was also a caring and religious man and the play explores all facets of his character, not only as an enthusiastic man of science and exploration but also a brave one who died at the South Pole. Wilson encounters a mysterious figure as he and his fellow explorers face the end of their journey at the Pole.

Thursday 7th July, Friday 8th July 2016, 8.00 pmīox Office 01453 760900 or from Stroud TICīox Office 01452 396572 or from Gloucester TICįirst performed at the Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham to commemorate the centenary of Capt Scott’s ill fated mission to the South Pole, this play charts the life of Edward Wilson, explorer and naturalist on Scott’s journeys to the Antarctic.

Edward Wilson's Nature Notebooks by David M. Wilson