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A tall tale, which I think is of fairly recent origin, concerns the London Symphony Orchestra. It can be found on the orchestra's website and elsewhere. I've heard it mentioned on an Australian radio station. The 100 members of the orchestra were to travel to the USA, to give an extensive...

Might anyone be able to lend any input on this photograph? It was taken by "W.A. Williams, Gun Hotel, High Street, Wapping" [East London, England] and measures approximately 3 by 5 inches. I believe it was taken sometime in the 1890s or early 1900s and shows the victualing crew of a ship; the...

Does anybody know where Lord and Lady Rothes’ London home was? I’ve seen conflicting accounts that they had a townhouse in Chelsea or Kensington that they used during the London Season when they were not at Leslie House in Fife. Does anybody know it’s address and if it is still standing? I...

The entire restaurant in the original building was copied on board the ill-fated Titanic, from the decor to the place settings. https://www.standard.co.uk/homesandproperty/luxury/london-flat-titanic-decor-vip-dining-room-b985937.html

The clothes, crockery and personal effects from the doomed ship, Titanic are now forming a part of an exhibition in London.

We get to 'board' the experience along a ramp with suitcases either side, see what the third class cabins looked like, and then wander along a corridor styled as the first class section, complete with fancy light fixtures. https://londonist.com/london/a-titanic-exhibition-all-about-a-certain-ship

Titanic: The Exhibition takes the viewer on a journey to tell the stories of the people on board the perilous journey through photographs, handwritten letters, personal items and immersive elements… https://www.theresident.co.uk/london-culture-events/titanic-the-exhibition-opens-this-friday-london/

In 1997, the Times of London reporduced an update of their April 16, 1912 edition (price 3d) to mark the launch of James Cameron's new film about the disaster. I have a copy. Does anyone know if it is worth anything?

What kind of facilities did the other cities have to serve the liners that London didn't have?

In the Family Guy episode Stewie and Brian's Excellent Adventure, the Titanic is inaccurately depicted leaving London at the start of her voyage instead of Southampton. I was wondering, if the Titanic did depart London instead of Southampton, would she have been on the same ocean route that...

Hello everyone, In over a week's time, I will be visiting the Guildhall Library, London after recent personal events have given me the opportunitiy to visit. Along with general Titanic research, I might be able to find out some more info about the Californian's cargo and / or arrival and...

The wife and I will be going to England and visiting Liverpool, London and Southampton later this year, I want to see if anyone has ideals of places to see or go Titanic related, and what's the best way to go about seeing the sites. The more I can plan ahead the better. If anyone lives in those...

West Wickham Operatic Society which gave Titanic the Musical its London Premiere in November 2006,is delighted to be reprising this wonderful show at the Churchill Theatre, Bromley, opening on Wednesday 11th April 2012, with the final performances on Saturday 14th April, the precise 100th...

From The Daily Mail: 'Titanic on the Thames': Spooky replica of doomed ship's funnel appears next to Tower Bridge[indent] More at http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1326179/Titanic-steams-London-Thames-landmark-exhibition.html Comment: And as usual, with some outstanding photos!

G'day all - Haven't had a chance yet to send notification of this to the London/UK crew beyond vague plans, but they're starting to firm up. I'm going to Paris for my Winter vacation this year (a luxury apartment for 10 days at the Palais Royal - bliss!), and will of course come in via...

The Times, 6 November 1928 CRUISER AND LINER IN COLLISION --- MISHAP TO LONDON ON HER TRIALS --- The White Star liner Runic, of 12,663 tons gross, arrived in the Mersey yesterday with her stern considerably damaged after collision with H.M.S. London off Gourock Pier on Saturday night...

Hey guys, I'll be moving to London next month (after I've been to the beginning of Titanic: Made in Belfast week in, errr, Belfast). Would be good to meet up for a few beers with some fellow Titanicoraks or even a meal at Oceanic House. Are there any Titanic events happening in London in...

Some years ago, I acquired a bound volume of the Illustrated London News for January-June 1912, which includes five issues covering the sinking of the Titanic. Unfortunately, several pages had already been cut out of the first two issues (the famous Vinolia Soap ad was long gone), but the May...

The above is scheduled for Sunday, 16th October at the Royal National Hotel, between Woburn Place / Bedford Way, Bloomsbury from 10:00 to 16:00. It is arranged by the Ocean Liner Society and further information can be found on their site at: www.ocean-liner-society.com (Click on the "Ship Show"...

Anyone up for another night out in London? Boz, anyone? When are you back in blighty, Inger? Hugs Paul