During the summer of 2007 visitors were able to explore the tragic history of this wonderful ship in this blockbuster exhibition.

 

People were able to see a fantastic collection of objects from the Titanic, such as a pocket watch worn by a passenger that stopped on the night and at the time of the disaster, a teddy bear carried away from the ship, and some of the exquisite china and decorations used on Titanic and her sister ships, Olympic and Britannic. Also on display are props from James Cameron's movie Titanic, including the costume worn by Kate Winslet and the 'Heart of the Ocean' necklace.

 

This amazing exhibition belongs to one private collector and is been touring the country. We were lucky enough to have it here in Peterborough for three months!

 

Visitors could immerse themselves in the opulent atmosphere, see how third class passengers lived, enjoy a game of deck quoits, and experience what it must have been like to have sailed on Titanic during her ill-fated maiden voyage. Sets recreated a third class cabin, a part of the sunken wreck today, and even the prow of the ship where you could pose in the fashion made immortal by the film to have your photo taken!

 

Also told was the tragic story of the real Peterborough family, Mr & Mrs Sage and their 9 children, who sailed on the ship, and you could find out their fate on the night of the disaster.

 

We also had an exciting schools programme to accompany this exhibition.