Scott of the Antarctic

Newly acquired Scott of the Antarctic object now on display at City Museum and Art Gallery

An important object linked to famous polar explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott, otherwise known as ‘Scott of the Antarctic’, is now on display at the City Museum and Art Gallery.

The object is his christening cup – a piece of commemorative silver gilt dating from as far back as 30 June 1868.

The cup was originally given to a young Scott following his christening at Stoke...