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Whilst digging up footage I found I'd been to more Titanic museums and memorials than I'd realised. I thought I'd share some of them here
Starting at the source - Titanic quarter in Belfast. The most impressive UK based building by far, and the easiest way to stand where Titanic once stood (most other places are of course water).
There's Nomadic, a remarkable survivor, Thompson dry dock, the slipways...
There's Nomadic, a remarkable survivor, Thompson dry dock, the slipways...
..Being a newish museum, no artefacts from the wreck on display iirc, but there is an interactive ride inside showing the construction of the ship. In Belfast itself, there's a street lined with lampposts dedicated to famous ships connected to the city. Titanic is a well-known 1!
If you DO want to see artefacts, get the train up to Ulster folk/transport museum. One of the most impressive railway museums I've visited, but that's not for now. Great display of models, paintings, workman's sketch and even a lifeboat from the 1997 movie. Overlooked place imo!!
From Belfast, Titanic went straight to Southampton. The SeaCity museum here has some smaller recovered pieces, such as a watch that stopped when the ship sank. In 2017, they had the grand staircase centrepiece from Olympic on display. Fun steer-the-ship yourself interactive bit 2
There's more than just museums to be gazed at though, and it's important to remember that this was a tragedy. In Southampton itself, a grand memorial to the engineers of the ship stands proudly, and nearby a small commemoration to the musicians is tucked to one side.
Some connections appear out of nowhere, like this plaque in Guernsey for those on the ship who lived there. In Liverpool, where Titanic was registered, there's a obelisk memorial along the waterfront which I don't have a photo of, but I do have this mock-up near Albert docks. 
Here's a hidden one! On Archer street in Soho, London, was the Institute of the National Orchestral Association. c.1914 they built this memorial for the ship's band. Incredibly detailed carvings.Thanks to the office-worker who let us up to have a look in 2017! Very understanding.
Cobh, back to Ireland. Museum based in the original White Star line office, with the dock still surviving. Nice guided tour as if you are a passenger from Ireland to Carpathia, inc some artefacts from the Cunarder. Surreal to see photo comparisons of then and now in 3rd class eye
Further along the front, a memorial garden with small beach, including a tribute to Bruce Ismay and a glass centrepiece with the names of all passengers boarding at Queenstown (Cobh) who perished.
There are many more Titan-icy places, but that's my collection! *END OF THREAD*
There are many more Titan-icy places, but that's my collection! *END OF THREAD*
