Wednesday 15 April 2009

Titanic made in belfast exhibition

Titanic Made in Belfast Festival
Titanic Made in Belfast festival will take place from Saturday 11 to Sunday 19 April 2009. The ultimate Titanic festival, in the city where she was built, is a celebration of the ship, her city and the artisan skills of the people who created her. The week long festival hosts a packed programme of events including Titanic tours and special exhibitions. Highlights
Titanic: Designed and Built in Belfast exhibition (14 March - 19 April, W5)This exhibition takes a look at the Harland and Wolff Shipyard and their design and incredible craftsmanship of vessels over the years. There will be a range of photographs and film and audio clips as well as Titanic-related artefacts on display.
Belfast Titanic Society Display (13 April 2009, Titanic's Drawing Office)The Belfast Titanic Society will be hosting a day in Titanic's Drawing Office, where Titanic's plans were drawn up. There will be a Titanic display and members of the society will be there to answer questions.
Titanic toursMany tours will be available during the festivals including boat, walking and bus tours. Tours of Titanic's Dock and Pump-House are also available.
Titanic talks (13 - 18 April, W5)There'll be six Titanic talks at W5. They'll cover topics including the SS Nomadic, Lord Pirrie and Thomas Andrews, the workers on Titanic, the Titanic wreck site and the White Star Line. All talks will be followed by a question and answer session. More information
For more information, visit www.belfastcity.gov.uk/titanic or call the Belfast Welcome Centre on 028 9024 6609.

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