WebAn early quirky story, taking place in 1917, by a man called Thomas Orde-Lees. Lees was involved in testing parachutes from the Bridges road level on to waiting boats below. This is believed to have provided an inspiration in exploring the viability of forming a Parachute Regiment for the British Army. WebThe collection contains Thomas Orde Lees diary, recording events during the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition (1914-1917) on which he served. Includes a ten-page incomplete typescript continuation of the diary which takes the story through Orde-Lees' rescue. This diary was used by the expedition leader, Sir Ernest Shackleton, in his book ...
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WebThe aristocracy of Antarctic exploration does not include the name of Thomas Orde Hans Lees. He came away from Shackleton's 1914 expedition with the reputation of being the least popular and most criticised of the men involved in the Endurance adventure in the Weddell Sea. Not only was he disliked simply for being himself but he was also expected … WebApr 9, 2024 · Thomas Orde-Lees; Usage on www.wikidata.org Q852691; Metadata. This file contains additional information such as Exif metadata which may have been added by the digital camera, scanner, or software program used to create or digitize it. hanging garden tools on wall
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WebFilmography. Hide Archive footage (1 credit) 2014 Mysteries at the Museum (TV Series … WebJun 18, 2024 · Orde-Lees served as motor/storeman aboard Sir Ernest Shackleton’s vessel Endurance. In 1915, the ship became trapped and crushed by Antarctic pack ice, eventually sinking. WebIt is to Orde Lees’ credit, however, that he related the incident in some detail in his diary and noted: “Still, all said and done, there is no smoke without fire and perhaps the broad hint will do me good” (p. 69). Thomson’s assessment is that this “toadying” “will have been to Orde Lees no more than an officer’s well- hanging garland around door