A model of the Titanic formed part of the exhibition
A model of the Titanic formed part of the exhibition
2003 saw one of the most successful exhibitions ever put on at Leatherhead Museum. It was entitled Titanic - The Leatherhead Connection and it presented a collection of mementos, photographs, press cuttiigs and letters telling the tragic story of the S.S Titanic's sinking. Linked to this was the fate of the Collyers, a family from Leatherhead, who were on board. A splendid model of the mighty liner was also on display. Visitors came from far afield, and the whole presentation was much praised.
| Several visitors coming to
the museum after the exhibition had closed
expressed disappointment at having missed the
chance to see it. As a result, the museum
published 16 page A4 ‘souvenir’ containing
replicas of many of the documents that were on
display. A preface described the fateful
voyage of the Titanic and told the story of the Collyer
family. This has been revised and expanded to 22 pages and is available price £4 inc p&p. Cheques should be made payable to Leatherhead and District Local History Society, and sent to The Leatherhead Museum, Hampton Cottage, 64 Church Street, LEATHERHEAD, Surrey, England, KT22 8DP. last updated 15 Apr 2005 |
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