Shackleton at the Library
Shackleton at the Library – Thursday 7th April 7pm for 7.30 (event hosted by The Friends of Woodbridge Library – FOWL)
This year is the centenary of the death of Ernest Shackleton, the leader of the last great expedition of the heroic age of polar exploration. He is the subject of an exhibition in London and the documentary film of the 1914-16 expedition has been re-mastered for public showing. John Whitehead will talk about Shackleton’s attempt to reach the South Pole.
Seats for this event are £8 and can be booked at the Library or by phoning 01394 330855. The price includes a drink on arrival. There will also be books and photographs about Shackleton on display, a table of donated books for sale and a raffle – all in aid of FOWL.