The Mystery of the Franklin Expedition 0f 1845
Day | Saturday |
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Date | 22nd April 2023 |
Time | 10:00 - 12:30 |
Presenter | Laetitia Key |
Cost | £12.00 |
Room | Main Hall |
Availability | 9/30 Places |
Event Description |
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The fate of the Franklin Expedition is still remembered today as one of the biggest exploratory failures in England’s race to conquer new territory in the 19th century. Departing from Greenhithe, England, on May 19th, 1845, the expedition was led by Sir John Franklin, a veteran Arctic explorer on his third mission to discover the fabled ‘North-West Passage’ (believed at the time to represent the fastest route between England and China), which was sought after for economic purposes. The expedition, composed of two ships (the HMS Erebus, and the HMS Terror) and 129 men, one of the best prepared in British history, was last seen in July by British whaleships en route to Lancaster Sound. After this, it all but vanished from the face of the earth. |
Presenter |
Laetitia I have always been incredibly passionate about history and literature and hold two BAs: one in Anglo-American Literature and History, and another in English-Italian Linguistics. In 2019, I obtained my MA in English Drama and Literature, specializing in the Restoration era and 1960s England. After growing up in the United States and then living for sixteen years in the South of France, I came to England in 2016. I currently reside in Brighton with my husband, daughter, and French cat. I teach foreign languages (French, English, and Italian) in Brighton & Hove, and Rottingdean, as well as mentoring sixth form students. I am passionate about: art, literature, history, yoga, gastronomy |