Passengers travelled from far and wide to Southampton to travel on RMS Titanic but in April of 1912 she sank taking some of the passengers and crew with her. Many on board were from Southampton and you can trace their footsteps throughout the city. This heritage is celebrated through our memorials and annual events.
If you would like to find out more about Southampton’s Titanic story then please visit http://www.southampton.gov.uk/s-leisure/artsheritage/history/titanic
You can buy a copy of the new edition ‘Titanic Voices’ here: http://www.southampton.gov.uk/s-leisure/artsheritage/history/titanic/titanicvoices.aspx
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