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Percy Wyn-Harris

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Percy Wyn-Harris

Born August 24, 1903 · Acton, London, England, UK

Died February 25, 1979 · aged 75

Sir Percy Wyn-Harris (24 August 1903 – 25 February 1979) was an English mountaineer, colonial administrator, and yachtsman. He worked in the Colonial Service in Africa and served as Governor of the Gambia from 1949 to 1958. In 1929, he met mountaineer Eric Shipton and together they climbed the twin peaks of Mount Kenya, making the first ascent of Nelion, the secondary summit. A member of Hugh Rut…

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Fourth Everest ExpeditionFourth Everest Expedition · 1933
Fourth Everest Expedition
1933
MovieDocumentary
Percy Wyn-Harris' filmic record of the 1933 expedition, led by Hugh Ruttledge. It features comprehensive footage of the 1933 Mount Everest Expedition. Opens on the team’s arrival in India and shows landmarks, then shots of the preparations in Darjeeling. Includes blessing ceremonies by the Buddhist Lama at Darjeeling and the Chief Lama at Rongbuk. Scenes of all six camps being established and the journey back to Darjeeling, when it became clear summiting would be impossible this time.
Climbing Mount EverestClimbing Mount Everest · 1933
Climbing Mount Everest
1933
MovieDocumentary
A fascinating glimpse into life at high altitude for the party of the Mount Everest Expedition 1933 which intended, but ultimately failed to summit Everest.

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