Saturday 12 April 2008
THE TITANIC GRAVES GUIDED WALKS
Date: Saturday 12th April
Venue: The Old Cemetery, Southampton Common, Cemetery Road, Southampton SO15 7NN
Times: 2.30pm and 4pm (lasting approx 1&3/4hrs)
Entry: FREE, but must be booked in advance (see details below)
Contact: Details and booking arrangements from 023 8067 1083 or 023 8034 9414 or
Email: fosoc1846@googlemail.com
Although, so far as is known, no bodies of those who died when the Titanic was lost were brought back for burial at Southampton, there are a number of graves in the Old Cemetery, at Southampton Common, that have links with the Titanic tragedy. Most relate to people who died but some who survived were, on their later deaths, buried at the cemetery.
These guided walks, led by the Friends of Southampton Old Cemetery (a group of volunteers), tell the poignant stories of those involved with the Titanic Story.
The walk lasts approximately 1 ¾ hours.
THE TITANIC TRAIL GUIDED WALKS
Date: Saturday 12th April
Venue: The walks begin at the Bargate, south (High Street) side.
Times: 2pm, 3pm and 4pm
Entry: FREE, but must be booked in advance (see details below)
Contact: Details and booking arrangements from Don Robertson 023 8057 1858 or
Email: DRob007@aol.com
The Titanic Trail Walks, led by Southampton Tourist Guides, start in the Old Town and visit locations there, and near the Eastern Docks, that are linked to the story of Titanic as it affected Southampton.
The walks last approximately 1 ¾ hours.
THE SOUTHAMPTON TITANIC LECTURES
This annual programme of lectures is devoted to the subsequent impact that the loss of RMS Titanic had on Southampton
Date: Saturday 12th April
Venue: Northguild Lecture Theatre, Art Gallery/Central Library entrance foyer, Civic Centre, Southampton SO14 7LW
Times: Doors will open at 9.30am. First lecture will start at 10am.
Entry: Will be by ticket only, purchased in advance (see below). £6 per person which gives entry to all three lectures.
Contact: Details and tickets are available from the Southampton Reference Library (Local Studies and Maritime Centre on 023 8083 2205 or the Tourist Information Centre on 023 8083 3333
On the night of the 14th April 1912 RMS Titanic struck an iceberg and sank. Two years later and as a direct result of the Titanic‘s loss, the first international Conference on maritime safety was held in London. Thirteen countries signed the first set of regulations – safety of life at sea.
1st Lecture: 10.00 – 10.55 hours.
“Titanic, a legacy of maritime safety” A lecture given by Steve Huxley from the Maritime and Coast Guard Agency in Southampton.
Steve will explain how maritime safety developed in the last century - in no small part due to the loss of the Titanic.
New York April 15th. Late tonight the text of the wireless message from the Olympic was given out. It follows...
CARPATHIA REACHED TITANIC POSITION AT DAYBREAK. FOUND BOATS AND WRECKAGE ONLY. TITANIC SAND ABOUT 2:20AM IN 4116N 05014W. ALL HER BOATS ACCOUNTED FOR CONTAINING ABOUT 675 SOULS SAVED, CREW AND PASSENGERS INCLUDED. NEARLY ALL SAVED WOMEN AND CHILDREN. LEYLAND LINER CALIFORNIA REMAINED AND SEARCHING EXACT POSITION OF DISASTER. LOST LIKELY TOTAL 1800 SOULS.
AND NOW THE GMDSS (GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM) BEGINS.
NOVEMBER 2007. M/v Explorer sinks in the Antarctic.....Deja vu
2nd Lecture: 11.00 – 11.55 hours
“Alexander James Littlejohn and the Titanic” A lecture given by Alexander’s grandson Phillip Littlejohn.
Alexander James Littlejohn was a First Class Steward on the Titanic. When he signed on during April 4th 1912 he lived at Western Terrace, Chapel Road in Southampton. He was rescued in lifeboat 13. Phillip, his grandson, will relate Alexander’s story.
Philip is a guest speaker on the Holland America line and at Nordhausen University, Germany. He has dived onto the Titanic.
3rd Lecture: 12.00 – 12.55 hours
“Monuments, Memorials and Memories - the physical legacy Titanic has left in the city.” A lecture given by Geoff Watts from Southampton’s Tourist Information Centre.
Southampton will forever be associated with the liner RMS Titanic and there are a number of buildings, memorials and graves in the city linked to the story.
Geoff, who is a Southampton Tourist Guide and an enthusiastic researcher of local history, will give an illustrated talk explaining the history and the personal stories behind many of these “physical” memories.
Refreshments: These can be purchased from the Fountains Café adjacent to the Lecture Theatre.
TITANIC RESEARCH MATERIAL
Date: Continuous
Venue: Southampton Central Library, Civic Centre, SO14 7LW
Opening Times: Mon – Fri: 9.30am – 7pm
Sat: 9.30am – 4pm
Sun: Closed
Entry: Free
Contact: David Hollingworth Tel: 023 8083 2205
Southampton Central Library in the Civic Centre has a large collection of Titanic related research material available for anyone to see. The collection includes books, journals, newspaper reports, information on crew and passengers, videos and much more. Visit http://www.plimsoll.org/Southampton/Titanic/default.asp to look at the crew list or further information.
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The stalls are situated next to the Bargate. Whilst visiting the market why not go into the BARGATE MONUMENT GALLERY (open 12noon to 17.00hrs) which shows contemporary art.
CHILDREN’S BOOKS AND THE TITANIC
Date: Saturday 12th April
Venue: The Maritime Market situated around the Bargate at the end of the Precinct in Central Southampton
Time: 10.00 – 16.00hrs
Entry: FREE
The LIBRARY BOOK BUS will also be on site with the staff reading Titanic Stories for children. Details from 023 8043 2828
The Book Bus has a wheelchair access and child friendly seats.
TITANIC STORIES: A competition for all school children aged 7 - 11 years
Date: 12 March to 18 April 2008
Entry: FREE
2008 is National Year of Reading and will be officially launched in April. As part of this UK wide event the Southampton City Library Service is organising a Titanic story competition for all local children. Each child who enters will be given the start of a Titanic Story and they will be asked to develop it and provide a suitable ending.
The Library's Bookbus will visit some Southampton Schools during April 2008 but must be booked in advance. The overall individual winner will win some Titanic related prizes plus a Titanic Story bag for their school.
From 12 March an entry form will be available to download and print from a link on this website and can be returned to Southampton Central Library or to the Bookbus staff before Friday 18 April. The bus will also be parked in The Bargate Maritime Market, Southampton High Street from 10.00hrs to 16.00hrs on Saturday 12 April where entries can be completed.
For further information please contact Lydia Garner on 023 8083 3304 or email lydia.garner@southampton.gov.uk
EXHIBITIONS
See Daily information page for details
Please click on to specific dates below for more events and activities
Thursday 10 April
Friday 11 April
Sunday 13 April
