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Bowers Collection

"Bowers: A Journey Through Time and Space" Step into the captivating world of Bowers, where history intertwines with nature's wonders

Background imageBowers Collection: Amundsens Tent at the South Pole, January 1912, (1913). Artist: Henry Bowers

Amundsens Tent at the South Pole, January 1912, (1913). Artist: Henry Bowers
Amundsens Tent at the South Pole, January 1912, (1913). Expedition leader Captain Robert F Scott (1868-1912), Dr Edward Wilson (1872-1912) and Petty Officer Edgar Evans (1876-1912)

Background imageBowers Collection: The spot where Captain Scott lies buried

The spot where Captain Scott lies buried
A cross placed on top of a large cairn of snow marking the resting place of Captain Scott, Dr Wilson and Lieutenant Bowers

Background imageBowers Collection: Nevada, USA - Bowers Mansion near Reno

Nevada, USA - Bowers Mansion near Reno Date: circa 1920s

Background imageBowers Collection: Wilson, Bowers, and Cherry-Garrard on Their Return from Cape Crozier, 1 August 1911, (1913)

Wilson, Bowers, and Cherry-Garrard on Their Return from Cape Crozier, 1 August 1911, (1913). Doctor and naturalist Edward Wilson (1872-1912)

Background imageBowers Collection: Bowers, Wilson, and Cherry-Garrard About To Leave For Cafe Crozier, 27 June 1911, (1913)

Bowers, Wilson, and Cherry-Garrard About To Leave For Cafe Crozier, 27 June 1911, (1913). Lieutenant Henry Birdie Bowers (1883-1912)

Background imageBowers Collection: Captain Scotts last Antarctic expedition

Captain Scotts last Antarctic expedition
A group of some of the party, including Dr. E. A Wilson, the zoologist and artist (sitting first left); Lieut H. R Bowers (sitting second on left); Captain R

Background imageBowers Collection: At The South Pole, (Bowers pulls the string), January 1912, (1913). Artist: Henry Bowers

At The South Pole, (Bowers pulls the string), January 1912, (1913). Artist: Henry Bowers
At The South Pole, (Bowers pulls the string), January 1912, (1913). Left to right: Captain Lawrence Oates, Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Petty Officer Edgar Evans

Background imageBowers Collection: Members of the Polar Party Having A Meal in Camp, c1911, (1913)

Members of the Polar Party Having A Meal in Camp, c1911, (1913)
Members of the Polar Party Having A Meal in Camp (Left to right - P.O. Evans, Bowers, Wilson, Scott. Enlarged from a cinematograph film), c1911, (1913)

Background imageBowers Collection: Great Bowerbird

Great Bowerbird
HB-1610 Great Grey BOWERBIRD - decorating bower with red hibiscus flowers, bones and empty shells Australia Chlamydera nuchalis Hans & Judy Beste Please note that prints are for personal display

Background imageBowers Collection: Birdie Reads Thermometer

Birdie Reads Thermometer
Birdie Bowers reads the thermometer on the ramp

Background imageBowers Collection: Great bowerbird (Chlamydera nuchalis), male showing off treasures whilst female inspects bower

Great bowerbird (Chlamydera nuchalis), male showing off treasures whilst female inspects bower. Lake Argyle, Kununurra, Western Australia

Background imageBowers Collection: The Last Rest (The Grave of Scott, Wilson and Bowers), November 1912, (1913)

The Last Rest (The Grave of Scott, Wilson and Bowers), November 1912, (1913). A snow cairn with cross on top marks the tent in which expedition leader Captain Robert Scott

Background imageBowers Collection: Satin bowerbird (Ptilonorhynchus violaceus), maintaining his bower, Ravenshow

Satin bowerbird (Ptilonorhynchus violaceus), maintaining his bower, Ravenshow, North Queensland, Australia, October

Background imageBowers Collection: Portia, 1891. Artist: Fanny Bowers

Portia, 1891. Artist: Fanny Bowers
Portia, 1891. The heroine from The Merchant of Venice. A colour lithograph from Shakespeares Heroes and Heroines after Sir A Callcott, C R Leslie, D Maclise, A Redgrave,s Hart & C

Background imageBowers Collection: Lieutenant Bowers, at the Antarctic

Lieutenant Bowers, at the Antarctic

Background imageBowers Collection: Wilson, Bowers and Cherry-Garrard

Wilson, Bowers and Cherry-Garrard

Background imageBowers Collection: Scott's Antarctic Expedition Wilson, Bowers, Cherry-Garrard

Scott's Antarctic Expedition Wilson, Bowers, Cherry-Garrard
Scott's Antarctic Expedition Wilson Bowers and Cherry-Garrard on their return from Cape Crozier in 1911

Background imageBowers Collection: Scott's Antarctic Expedition - at the South Pole

Scott's Antarctic Expedition - at the South Pole
Scott's Antarctic Expedition At the South Pole left to right Oates Bowers Scott Wilson Evans on 17th January 1912

Background imageBowers Collection: Scott's Antarctic Expedition - Bowers Wilson, Cherry-Garrard

Scott's Antarctic Expedition - Bowers Wilson, Cherry-Garrard
Scott's Antarctic Expedition Bowers Wilson and Cherry-Garrard in June 1911

Background imageBowers Collection: Bowers, Wilson and Cherry-Garrard

Bowers, Wilson and Cherry-Garrard

Background imageBowers Collection: Robert Falcon Scott, Terra Nova Expedition, Antarctic

Robert Falcon Scott, Terra Nova Expedition, Antarctic
Robert Falcon Scott Terra Nova Expedition - important archive of 52 negatives taken by Lt. Henry Birdie Bowers during the ill-fated Terra Nova Expedition that claimed the lives of Scott

Background imageBowers Collection: Vogelkop bowerbird (Amblyornis inornatus) male, at his bower surrounded by orange leaves and petals

Vogelkop bowerbird (Amblyornis inornatus) male, at his bower surrounded by orange leaves and petals and other objects he has collected, Arfak Mountains, Vogelkop Peninsula, West Papua

Background imageBowers Collection: Unloading the Terra Nova in McMurdo Sound, illustration from Brave Deeds by Brave Men by C

Unloading the Terra Nova in McMurdo Sound, illustration from Brave Deeds by Brave Men by C. Sheridan Jones, pub
IL127296 Unloading the Terra Nova in McMurdo Sound, illustration from Brave Deeds by Brave Men by C. Sheridan Jones, pub. 1922 (litho) by Davie

Background imageBowers Collection: Gold Coin known as Tensho Hishi Oban, the first Oban in Japanese Monetary History

Gold Coin known as Tensho Hishi Oban, the first Oban in Japanese Monetary History, ca 1588. Private Collection

Background imageBowers Collection: Bowers on the housetops at Banias (Caesarea Philippi) (engraving)

Bowers on the housetops at Banias (Caesarea Philippi) (engraving)
2774965 Bowers on the housetops at Banias (Caesarea Philippi) (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bowers on the housetops at Banias (Caesarea Philippi)

Background imageBowers Collection: Girl on a swing (colour photo)

Girl on a swing (colour photo)
3095915 Girl on a swing (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl on a swing)

Background imageBowers Collection: Birthday card with little girl (colour photo)

Birthday card with little girl (colour photo)
3095559 Birthday card with little girl (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Birthday card with little girl)

Background imageBowers Collection: Two sleeping girls (colour photo)

Two sleeping girls (colour photo)
3096093 Two sleeping girls (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two sleeping girls. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageBowers Collection: Titanias Bower (oil on board)

Titanias Bower (oil on board)
5888931 Titanias Bower (oil on board) by Huskisson, Robert (1820-61); 32x39.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

Background imageBowers Collection: Carnation (engraving)

Carnation (engraving)
6010484 Carnation (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carnation. Illustration for The Infants Magazine (1871).); © Look and Learn

Background imageBowers Collection: Page from Symbols and Metaphors by Cynicus (colour litho)

Page from Symbols and Metaphors by Cynicus (colour litho)
2810347 Page from Symbols and Metaphors by Cynicus (colour litho) by Anderson, Martin " Cynicus" (1854-1932); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBowers Collection: Staffordshire ST21 6 Map

Staffordshire ST21 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Staffordshire ST21 6

Background imageBowers Collection: Mrs. Jerathmael Bowers, ca. 1763. Creator: John Singleton Copley

Mrs. Jerathmael Bowers, ca. 1763. Creator: John Singleton Copley
Mrs. Jerathmael Bowers, ca. 1763

Background imageBowers Collection: The Depot Laying and Western Parties on Their Return to Cape Evans, 13 April 1911, (1913)

The Depot Laying and Western Parties on Their Return to Cape Evans, 13 April 1911, (1913)
The Depo t Laying and Western Parties on Their Return to Cape Evans (Left to right - Taylor, Wright, Evans, Bowers, Scott, Debenham, Gran, P.O. Evans, Crean), 13 April 1911, (1913)

Background imageBowers Collection: On the Way to the Pole, c1911, (1913). Artist: Edward Wilson

On the Way to the Pole, c1911, (1913). Artist: Edward Wilson
On the Way to the Pole. Some of his companions sketched by Dr. Edward A. Wilson: R.F.S. - Captain Scott. B.H.R.B. - Birdie Bowers. T.O. - Titus Oates. A.C.-G. - Apsley Cherry-Garrard. P.K

Background imageBowers Collection: Lieut. H. R. Bowers - Birdie, January 1911, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting

Lieut. H. R. Bowers - Birdie, January 1911, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
Lieut. H. R. Bowers - Birdie, January 1911, (1913). Lieutenant Henry Birdie Bowers (1883-1912) died on the way back from the South Pole with Scott and Wilson

Background imageBowers Collection: Dr. Wilson and Lieut. Bowers Reading The Ramp Thermometer, c1911, (1913). Artist

Dr. Wilson and Lieut. Bowers Reading The Ramp Thermometer, c1911, (1913). Artist
Dr. Wilson and Lieut. Bowers Reading The Ramp Thermometer in the Winter Night, - 40° Fahr. (A flashlight photograph), c1911, (1913)

Background imageBowers Collection: Winter Work (Left to right - Debenham, Cherry-Garrard, Bowers, Evans, Taylor), c1911, (1913)

Winter Work (Left to right - Debenham, Cherry-Garrard, Bowers, Evans, Taylor), c1911, (1913). Geologist Frank Debenham, zoologist Apsley Cherry-Garrard, Lieutenant Henry Bowers

Background imageBowers Collection: Mount Kyffin, c1911, (1913). Artist: Henry Bowers

Mount Kyffin, c1911, (1913). Artist: Henry Bowers
Mount Kyffin, c1911, (1913). Mount Kyffin in the Beardmore Glacier Western mountain range. The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

Background imageBowers Collection: Members of the Polar Party Getting Into Their Sleeping-Bags, c1911, (1913). Artist

Members of the Polar Party Getting Into Their Sleeping-Bags, c1911, (1913). Artist
Members of the Polar Party Getting Into Their Sleeping-Bags (Left to right - P.O. Evans, Scott, Bowers, Wilson. Enlarged from a cinematograph film), c1911, (1913)

Background imageBowers Collection: The Polar Party: On the Trail, c1910, (1913). Artist: Henry Bowers

The Polar Party: On the Trail, c1910, (1913). Artist: Henry Bowers
The Polar Party: On the Trail, c1910, (1913). The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912) left London on 1 June 1910 bound for the South Pole

Background imageBowers Collection: Pitching the Double Tent on the Summit, c1911, (1913). Artist: Henry Bowers

Pitching the Double Tent on the Summit, c1911, (1913). Artist: Henry Bowers
Pitching the Double Tent on the Summit, c1911, (1913). Petty officer Edgar Evans (1876-1912) and Dr Edward Wilson (1972-1912) died with Scott on the way back from the Pole

Background imageBowers Collection: Camp at Three Degree Depot, c1911, (1913). Artist: Henry Bowers

Camp at Three Degree Depot, c1911, (1913). Artist: Henry Bowers
Camp at Three Degree Depo t, c1911, (1913). The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912) left London on 1 June 1910 bound for the South Pole

Background imageBowers Collection: The Cloudmaker Mountain, c1912, (1913). Artist: Henry Bowers

The Cloudmaker Mountain, c1912, (1913). Artist: Henry Bowers
The Cloudmaker Mountain, c1912, (1913). The explorers set up camp under the imposing shadow of the Cloudmaker. When approaching this mountain

Background imageBowers Collection: Birdie Bowers Reading The Thermometer on the Ramp, June 6th, 1911, (1913). Artist

Birdie Bowers Reading The Thermometer on the Ramp, June 6th, 1911, (1913). Artist
Birdie Bowers Reading The Thermometer on the Ramp, June 6th, 1911, (1913). Lieutenant Henry Birdie Bowers (1883-1912) died on the way back from the South Pole with Scott and Wilson

Background imageBowers Collection: Captain Scotts Last Birthday Dinner, 6 Jun 1911, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting

Captain Scotts Last Birthday Dinner, 6 Jun 1911, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
Captain Scotts Last Birthday Dinner, 6 Jun 1911, (1913). Celebrating expedition leader Robert F Scotts 43rd birthday, left to right: Atkinson, Meares, Cherry-Garrard, Oates (standing), Taylor

Background imageBowers Collection: The Main Party at Cape Evans After The Winter, 1911, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting

The Main Party at Cape Evans After The Winter, 1911, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
The Main Party at Cape Evans After The Winter, 1911, (1913). Mr. Taylor. Mr. Cherry-Garrard. Mr. Day. Mr. Nelson. Lieut. Evans. Capt. Oates. Dr. Atkinson. Capt. Scott. Mr. Wright. Lieut. Gran

Background imageBowers Collection: Memorial Cross Erected at Observation Hill to the Southern Party, 1913. Artist: Frank Debenham

Memorial Cross Erected at Observation Hill to the Southern Party, 1913. Artist: Frank Debenham
Memorial Cross Erected at Observation Hill to the Southern Party, 1913. Wooden cross erected to commemorate the deaths of Scotts pole party, inscribed with their names: Dr EA Wilson



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"Bowers: A Journey Through Time and Space" Step into the captivating world of Bowers, where history intertwines with nature's wonders. From Amundsen's Tent at the South Pole in January 1912 to the majestic Bowers Mansion near Reno, Nevada, we embark on a visual odyssey. Immerse yourself in Lieutenant Henry Bowers' artistic masterpieces that immortalize his Antarctic expeditions alongside Captain Scott. In "Wilson, Bowers, and Cherry-Garrard on Their Return from Cape Crozier, " their triumphant faces reveal the resilience of human spirit against harsh elements. In "At The South Pole, " witness an iconic moment as Bowers pulls the string that marks their arrival at Earth's southernmost point. Feel their anticipation as they prepare for another daring journey in "Bowers, Wilson, and Cherry-Garrard About To Leave For Cape Crozier. " Captain Scott's last Antarctic expedition echoes through time; discover the solemn spot where he lies buried. Join members of the Polar Party as they share a meal amidst icy landscapes in "Members of the Polar Party Having A Meal in Camp. " Venturing beyond human endeavors, encounter nature's own bowers - like the intricate creations of Great Bowerbirds or Birdie reading thermometers with curiosity. These glimpses remind us that beauty exists even amidst desolation. Lieutenant Bowers stands tall as an emblematic figure at Antarctica; his dedication to exploration is etched forever. Alongside Wilson and Cherry-Garrard, he embodies courage and camaraderie during those treacherous times. Let these snapshots transport you across continents and eras - from frozen terrains to opulent mansions - showcasing both man-made marvels and Mother Nature's awe-inspiring creations. Explore this captivating world called 'Bowers, ' where art meets adventure.