Iran 1977 Expedition

[Sid]

At the last MCRA meeting i was given a collection of slides and prints from Chris Hannam who passed away. I never leave a meeting empty handed which is great but here was a sizeable amount to go through. There are prints, 35mm slides and medium format negatives so maybe not all taken by Chris.
Its unfortunately not unusual to have photos donated to MCRA after someone has passed away. I did not know Chris but theres a very personal connection you make when viewing collections like these.
Here are a selection from the Iran 1997 trip and all i know about that is a group of Mendip cavers left from Priddy in a single decker bus and Dr Peter Glanvill went along to offer his medical services and later wrote a book about it.

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There are no details with the images but they show a 'journey' and its part of what MCRA do in recording and making material like this available.
Hope its of interest.
Paul.

 

[mrodoc]

As Tony Oldham used to say "There is a book.". Quite a few copies still available but when they are gone they are gone. 200 printed and nearly half gone. People say it is a good read.

 

[Lankyman]

I wonder what the locals thought about Westerners walking around shirtless and in shorts? When I was in eastern Turkey in the eighties it was very clear wearing shorts wasn't the done thing.

 

[mrodoc]

I have taken the liberty of making a few comments that might help.

 

[alanw]

How's this for a spooky co-incidence? The last web search I did, a couple of minutes ago, was looking for photo gallery software.

 

[martinr]

Here are a selection from the Iran 1997 trip

Should that be 1977?

 

[Lankyman]

Should that be 1977?

I think the size of the flares gives it away

 

[Sid]

Should that be 1977?

oops yes 1977. Thank you

 

[moletta]

As Tony Oldham used to say "There is a book.". Quite a few copies still available but when they are gone they are gone. 200 printed and nearly half gone. People say it is a good read.

Still available?

 

[mrodoc]

Still available?

From me £20 p&p signed. PM if you want a copy. BACS transfer for payment or Paypal at a pinch.

 

[Ian Ball]

Great book

 

[mrodoc]

Great book

Thanks and unsolicited too

 

[The Old Ruminator]

Yes it is a good read. Great perception how expedition caving was done in the 1970's . The crappy old bus. Up the hills on donkeys . No GPS. PG at the very beginning of his medical career. Trials and tribulations. A classic really.

 

[Mohammad Taromi]

From me £20 p&p signed. PM if you want a copy. BACS transfer for payment or Paypal at a pinch.

HI. How can I purchase a copy of this book with your signature?
Please recommend if there is another book on this subject.
Thanks

 

[mrodoc]

I think I am turning into Tony Oldham but here goes. It is another plug for the book taking advantage of Iran being in the news. Obtainable from me if you DM me.

 

[Ian Ball]

Such a great front cover photo

 

[mrodoc]

Such a great front cover photo

Thank you. It won me a camera about 40 years ago and I was caving with Barry Weaver who is the model only a few months ago.

 

[Kaisa202]

Great book!

 

[Mr Mike]

I got mrodoc's book in March, a great read, great photos from a different time. Though very sad that these types of adventures are completely off limits in that part of the world now. So much for going forward, think the world is going backwards.

Get a copy before they all go.

 

[mrodoc]

Thank you for the positive comments. I still have a fair few left and will bring some up to Hidden Earth again probably. Alternatively PM for details.