Isobel Williams

Isobel Williams qualified in medicine at St.George's Hospital, London, and pursued a busy career specialising in respiratory medicine. While she was at the hospital she came across some beautiful paintings by Edward Wilson which the explorer had donated to the hospital. The beauty of his work on Antarctica impressed her so much that when she retired she researched his life and work, writing several books about the man who shared Scott's journey. With Scott in the Antarctic: Edward Wilson, Explorer, Naturalist, Artist. Edward Wilson of the Antarctic. The discovery of the last hidden continent Antarctica, one of her fascinating talks. She casts a different slant on the famous tragic story.