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FORTUNA FAVOURS THE BRAVE - The Launch of Shackleton Ski, London, October 2025
Chris Shirley MA FRGS Chris Shirley MA FRGS

FORTUNA FAVOURS THE BRAVE - The Launch of Shackleton Ski, London, October 2025

“Fortuna Favours the Brave” was the in-store launch event for Shackleton Ski at Shackleton’s flagship store on Piccadilly, London, held on 21 October 2025. It marked the debut of the brand’s new ski line and, in particular, the Fortuna Ski Suit, positioned as an all-terrain suit “born in Antarctica, tested by GB Snowsport coaches and destined for steeps worldwide.”

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Royal Geographical Society (RGS) Explore 2025 weekend, London
Chris Shirley MA FRGS Chris Shirley MA FRGS

Royal Geographical Society (RGS) Explore 2025 weekend, London

Over three days of talks, workshops and late-night bar conversations, the 2025 RGS Explore Weekend brought a restless mix of expedition planners, field scientists, medics, educators and first-time adventurers into one buzzing building at the Royal Geographical Society in London.

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Exploring the beauty of Bewl Water in Kent
Chris Shirley MA FRGS Chris Shirley MA FRGS

Exploring the beauty of Bewl Water in Kent

A large reservoir and country park situated in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AOSB), that straddles the border between Kent and East Sussex, Bewl Water is the largest stretch of open water in the South East of England covering more than 800 acres.

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Hearing the Gravity Story at the Bike Shed in London
Chris Shirley MA FRGS Chris Shirley MA FRGS

Hearing the Gravity Story at the Bike Shed in London

Back in 2021, we we’re excited to visit the Bike Shed Motorcycle Club (aka BSMC), a unique venue that blends motorcycle culture with a stylish social space, to hear how British technology company, Gravity Industries, founded in 2017 by a former Royal Marine Reservist, Richard Browning, came to be.

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Experiencing Winchester’s stunning Cathedral
Chris Shirley MA FRGS Chris Shirley MA FRGS

Experiencing Winchester’s stunning Cathedral

Dating back to 642 AD when the first Christian church was built in Winchester, Winchester Cathedral, one of the largest and most historically significant cathedrals in Europe, stands in the heart of the Hampshire city.

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Immersing in Norwich’s incredible Cathedral
Chris Shirley MA FRGS Chris Shirley MA FRGS

Immersing in Norwich’s incredible Cathedral

Founded in 1096 by Herbert de Losinga, the first Bishop of Norwich, Norwich Cathedral is one of the most stunning and historically significant buildings in England, located in the heart of Norwich, Norfolk.

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Exploring the House of Vans for the VC London takeover
Chris Shirley MA FRGS Chris Shirley MA FRGS

Exploring the House of Vans for the VC London takeover

Set in the atmospheric tunnels beneath Waterloo Station, the VC London takeover of the House of Vans was an electrifying collision of two empowering worlds: the rebel spirit of VC London and the creative energy of the House of Vans.

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Finding Tommy near Durham
Chris Shirley MA FRGS Chris Shirley MA FRGS

Finding Tommy near Durham

Created by artist Ray Lonsdale, the Tommy Statue, officially titled "1101," is a striking war memorial located in Seaham, County Durham, England.

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Exploring the incredible Dover Castle
Chris Shirley MA FRGS Chris Shirley MA FRGS

Exploring the incredible Dover Castle

Often referred to as the "Key to England”, Dover Castle, located in Kent, England, is one of the most iconic and historically significant castles in the UK.

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