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This year, we will be sharing our history in more detail in a series of blog and social media posts, and we can’t wait to have you along for the

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Benefits. As a friend you will be kept up to date with news and events through our magazine - Polar Bytes and e-newsletters.

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See also:. The Polar Museum: news blog. Welcome to the Scott Polar Research Institute Museum news section. ... This year, we will be sharing our history in more detail in a series of blog and social media posts, and we can’t wait to have you along for

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Further information about the work of the project can be found on the Museum's blog.

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