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£2M Restoration of Shackleton's Villa Underway in South Georgia

1/1/2026

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A team of carpenters is restoring the Stromness Manager's Villa in South Georgia, a site that is linked to Sir Ernest Shackleton's rescue mission and its historic legacy.
The South Georgia Heritage Trust has raised over £2 million for the project.
The project began in November 2025.
It is expected to finish in February 2026.

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Story summary

A team of carpenters is restoring the Stromness Manager's Villa in South Georgia, a site that is linked to Sir Ernest Shackleton's rescue mission and its historic legacy.
The South Georgia Heritage Trust has raised over £2 million for the project.
The project began in November 2025.
It is expected to finish in February 2026.