Created: 16 Oct 2019 16:58
Updated: 21 Jan 2020 13:06

Tonight, Harriet Tuckey will be giving a talk at the Club about her book Everest: The First Ascent

Everest: The First Ascent tells the remarkable story of Griffith Pugh, doctor, physiologist and forgotten team member whose scientific breakthroughs ensured the world's highest mountain could be climbed. Pugh revolutionised almost every aspect of British high-altitude mountaineering by transforming the climbers’ attitude to oxygen, mountain clothing, equipment, fluid intake and acclimatisation, despite the ridicule he initially faced. Harriet will be telling the story of her father, Griffith Pugh and the contribution science made to the triumphant first British ascent of Everest in 1953, and will explore some of the cultural reasons why the role of science in the Everest success was not explicitly acknowledged and celebrated at the time. 

Harriet Tuckey has a first class honours degree in English Literature and an MA in the Sociology of Literature from the university of Essex, as well as a postgraduate diploma in the History of Art from the Courtauld Institute.  She has worked for the policy think tank Political and Economic planning, the UK Department of Employment and the Manpower Services Commission in various research capacities.

 

The discounted rate of £14.50 is available until noon Friday 7 February 2020.  Thereafter, tickets are £17.50.  Online booking at this rate closes at 4pm on Monday 10 February 2020.  Tickets for the published menu may be available at the bar after this deadline (£17.50). 

 

Menu

Main: Salmon, parsley sauce, herb crushed new potatoes, french beans ​

Vegetarian (please let staff know by 7pm)Roast squash and parmesan risotto, sage oil, slow-roasted tomatoes​

Dessert: Apple crumble and custard

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Date and time

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 19:00
 Members and guests only