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Captain Scott's hut saved after restoration fundraising project
The historic hut from which Captain Scott began his fatal expedition to the South Pole has been saved.
The hut, which still contains boxes of stores belonging to Scott's party from 1917, was falling into disrepair after almost a century of being battered by the elements in Antarctica.
Sir David Attenborough spoke out about the need to save the hut, saying: "It is a monument to the great age of heroic exploration.
"It would be a scandal if Britain failed to provide the money to make sure that this astonishing place is protected for future generations."
After 1917 it remained untouched until 1956 when US expeditioners dug it out of the snow and ice.
It was found to be in a remarkable state of preservation due to the freezing conditions and included many artifacts from earlier expeditions, including those of Shackleton.
Now the money has been raised to save the hut through sales of a specially produced tea have raised £20,000 to fund a massive restoration project.
Two years ago Tesco and tea makers Typhoo created a tea called "Captain Scott's Strong Blend", in honour of the great adventurer.
It was created to replicate the blend that was used by the expedition to help keep them going through the harsh Antarctic conditions.
Five pence from every pack sold went to the Antarctic Heritage Trust, which is raising money for essential repair work and maintenance costs of the huts.
Phillipa Foster Back, OBE, chairwoman of the UK Antarctic Heritage Trust said: "We are very grateful to both Typhoo and Tesco for helping to get the project off the ground.
"They have raised such a lot of money.
"It will make a real difference in preserving this important part of our nation?s heritage."
Scott died on March 29, 1912, aged only 43 on the Ross Ice Shelf in Antarctica as he and his team tried to reach the South Pole. His body was not found for eight months.
Tesco buyer Peter Wortsman said: "Tea drinkers have rallied to preserve the memory of a great British hero.
"Captain Scott's story is the stuff of schoolboy legend and stands as a great example of British fortitude and courage in the face of extreme adversity.
"Unfortunately the historic hut used by Captain Scott and his expedition had been at risk of collapse after nearly 100 years of harsh Antarctic conditions.
"But now money raised for the project will pay for rotten wood to be replaced and also for general maintenance of the site which includes clearing snow away."
Scott's Hut is included on the World Monuments Watch List of 100 Most Endangered Sites.