Tom Crean: Unsung Hero of Antarctic Exploration
Bexhill Museum, Bexhill-on-Sea · 4 November 2026
Photo: Alexis Markwick, CC0A talk on Tom Crean, the Irish sailor who joined three Antarctic expeditions and spent longer on the ice than either Scott or Shackleton. It takes place at Bexhill Museum in Bexhill-on-Sea on 4 November 2026, and suits anyone interested in polar exploration and local history. Booking is recommended.
Highlights
- Story of Tom Crean, who ran away from home aged 15
- Covers three Antarctic expeditions
- Booking recommended, details on the museum's events page
Getting there
Bexhill Museum, TN39 3HL
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