Skip to content
Skip to content

A talk about Shackleton's Endurance Expedition at Aberdulais

This talk, by motivational speaker Ian Govier, promises to be interesting, interactive and may even include a ukulele!

  • Booking advisable

The Endurance Expedition (1914-1917) led by Ernest Shackleton is renowned for its incredible tale of survival after the ship became trapped in Antarctic ice, leading to a harrowing but ultimately triumphant journey for the crew.

Ian Govier is a well-practised motivational speaker, experienced researcher and one of Aberdulais' very own volunteer Heritage Tour Guides in his spare time.

Ian uses this famous story of survival to inspire us all. He may also play his ukulele and tell us about penguin meat!

This is a completely free event but we recommend you book a ticket (free of charge) to secure your spot.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
All Shackleton's Endurance Expedition - a talk by Ian£0.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Meeting point

The talk will be in the Old Works Library - now our second-hand bookshop. This white building is on the left as you enter our Aberdulais site (Neath, SA10 8EU) via the iron gates.

What to bring and wear

It is a free to enter site. There is an option for a self-serve tea or coffee (donations welcome). You may wish to bring snacks if you want to enjoy the site after the talk.

Accessibility

The bookshop has a ramp to provide access for wheelchairs and the whole site is small with a flat, even path.

Contact info

Geraldine Ferguson

Upcoming events

Christmas Open Day at Aberdulais 

Come to Aberdulais on Saturday 13 December for a cosy day of Christmas crafting and family fun.

Event summary

on
13 Dec 2025
at 10:30 to 15:30

Missing Link - a talk on the Aberdulais to Glynneath dual carriageway construction 

Join us for this hugely relevant talk on local and recent (1990s) history.

Event summary

on
29 Jan 2026
at 11:00 to 12:00