The Alpine Club, the world’s first mountaineering club, was founded in 1857. For over 150 years, members have been at the leading edge of worldwide mountaineering development and exploration.
With membership, experienced and aspiring alpinists benefit from a varied meets programme, regional lectures with notable guest speakers, reduced rates at many alpine huts, opportunity to apply for grants to support expeditions, significant discounts at many UK retailers, extensive networking contacts, access to the AC Library and maps - and more!
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Alongside a new touring exhibition of paintings by T. Howard Somervell (1890-1975), Tom Somervell will talk about his grandfather's early life leading up to his part in the 1922 and 1924 Everest expeditions, as well as his subsequent work as a medical missionary in South India.
Kangchenjunga, c.1939, oil on board, 120 x 180.(c) T. H. Somervell Estate, image courtesy Downs School, Colwall
The talk will be held at the Alpine Club's premises at 55 Charlotte Road, London, EC2A 3QF from 7PM on 8 July 2025.
For safety reasons, we are required to keep a register of all attendees. If you plan to attend, please complete the form below. (This applies to both members and non-members).
There is no official charge for entry, but we do ask non-members to make a small contribution towards the continued running of the lectures if they are able.
55/56 Charlotte Road
London
EC2A 3QF
Uk
