In 1910, Captain Robert Falcon Scott boldly led the British Antarctic Expedition. His mission was to be the first man to reach the South Pole. It was a mission that would end in failure and tragedy. By the time he and his men reached the South Pole, a flag was already there. They had been beaten in their quest by the Norwegians. And worse was to come. Due to the extreme conditions, not one member of the expedition would live to tell their tale. But remarkably, the hut in which Captain Scott and his men sought refuge remained standing. A hut which was constructed using Ruberoid building materials.

Almost a century later, its structure and contents are remarkably well preserved due to both the freezing conditions and durability of Ruberoid materials. Over the next few years, the Antarctic Heritage Trust, together with Ruberoid, will begin restoring this remarkable piece of Antarctic heritage.

And that's not the only restoration project Ruberoid are currently involved in. In 2006, to commemorate our centenary year, we launched a roofing restoration campaign - 'Fix That Hut'. This campaign commits Ruberoid to donating free material to worthy causes in the UK to help local communities maintain and restore their valuable community buildings. To nominate a suitable project, click here.

– Image Courtesy of Adam Wild Artifact Ltd