Titanic Show taking over in Carlisle Town Centre later this July
July 05 2010The heart of Carlisle is to be transformed into an outdoor theatre for a spectacular re-enactment of the sinking of the Titanic. Photo and Story Courtesy of News & Star. See link below or if on iphone app visit www.titanicdock.com for details.
Read more…The quickening - a noticeable upsurge in activity around Titanic from her home
June 23 2010In recent weeks, if you have been in the area of Queens Island, Belfast, home to Harland & Wolff and the new home of Titanic SIgnature Project, you will see that the rather impressive looking Titanic Visitor Centre beginning to take real shape. Rising like a steel leviathan from a time gone before, it is the most significant physical development happening in Belfast today. Having been the largest ever concrete pour here, it will hopefully build on those solid foundations to continue to create tangible, credible and inspiring experiences. From these foundations we can engage as Belfast, justifiably celebrates and commemorates the incredible ship-building and industrial heritage of her past - giving us a lens through which to challenge our own preconceived ideas of our heritage, self and industrial landscape.
Read more…Revisit the Famous Father Browne Collection, a pictoral documentary
June 14 2010It is estimated that Browne took over 42,000 photographs during his life. What an astonishing record when you think of the early photographic technology and the challenges of set up, exposure and the limits of reproduction.
Read more…Researching A Titanic Orphan - Susie Millar shares her insights in this unique insight
June 04 2010Thanks once again to Susie Millar for bringing further intimate detail of the legacy of her historic great grandfather as she reveals how life went on for the whole Millar family following Tommy’s loss in the Titanic disaster. If you’ve not searched our archive for her contributions you really must. Enjoy the story and imagery.
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January 31 2010Susie, Beautiful job covering the exhibit. I am…
Melinda Ratchford January 27 2010Such a beautifully written piece! Thank you, Melinda,…
Sara Powell November 27 2009Thank you for linking to the radio interview…
Patrick OBrien November 20 2009Great interview with Millvina Dean, I would recommend…
Daryl Campbell