RMS Titanic: Made in the Midlands (Paperback)

Andrew P.B. Lound

ISBN 10: 0750967056 / ISBN 13: 9780750967051

Published by The History Press Ltd, Stroud, 2017

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Paperback. Exploring the hidden story behind Titanic: its little-known links to the Midlands. When one thinks of the building and fitting out of Titanic, it is not the Midlands that immediately comes to mind. Although the ship was built in Belfast, registered in Liverpool and sailed from Southampton, in fact around 70 per cent of her interiors came from the Midlands. This pivotal piece of research from Titanic expert Andrew Lound explores the role played by the people and the varied industries of the Midlands in the life of the most famous ship in the world. From interior fittings and crystal and plate to crew and passengers and local reactions, the story of the Midlands and Titanic is presented here for the first time. AUTHOR: Andrew Lound is former curator of Avery Historical Museum (at the famous Soho Foundry). He stages exhibitions, gives talks and advises TV and radio extensively on 'Titanic' and provided specialist advice to James Cameron's project to computer model the ship in 3D. He has been researching 'Titanic' for over 30 years and lives in Birmingham. SELLING POINTS: . The untold story of the shipping connections of Midlands Industry . An account of the industry and people (passengers and crew) of the Midlands associated with the RMS Titanic . The author is a known expert who has been researching Titanic for over 30 years . Local passenger and crew links, local firms and products present the region in a new light . Exposing the unknown links between the Black Country and the shipping industry . Includes anchors, interior fittings, crystal and plate, buttons and guns, crew, passengers, and local reactions to the tragedy . With a foreword by Carl Chinn 130 b/w illustrations RMS Titanic: Made in the Midlands Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: RMS Titanic: Made in the Midlands (Paperback)
• Publisher: The History Press Ltd, Stroud
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0750967056
• ISBN 13: 9780750967051
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Uncover the Unsung Story of the Titanic: A Midlands Perspective

The sinking of the RMS Titanic is a well-known tragedy, but the story of how the Midlands fueled the ship's creation remains largely untold. Andrew P.B. Lound, a leading Titanic expert, reveals the pivotal role the Black Country played in crafting the world's most famous liner.

Explore the industrial heartland that supplied over 70% of Titanic's interiors, from the mighty anchors forged in Netherton to the intricate fittings crafted in Birmingham. Discover the lives of the Midlands workers, engineers, and passengers connected to this iconic vessel. Perfect for history enthusiasts and anyone fascinated by the Titanic, this is a fresh look at a legendary ship.

About the Author

Andrew Lound is former curator of Avery Historical Museum. He stages exhibitions, gives talks, and advises TV and radio extensively on Titanic and provided specialist advice to James Cameron’s project to computer model the ship in 3D. He has been researching Titanic for over 30 years.