Category " Belfast"





BBC: HMS CAROLINE – LAST SURVIVING WW1 WARSHIP GETS £845,600 BOOST

Date: 10 May 2013
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Belfast,Harland & Wolff,Tourism
Posted by: andy
A project to transform the last surviving WW1 warship into a floating museum in Belfast has been boosted by a £845,600 grant.Read the BBC article here


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HMS Caroline WWI warship to stay in Belfast

Date: 12 Oct 2012
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Belfast,Harland & Wolff,Tourism
Posted by: andy
World War I warship HMS Caroline is to stay in Belfast and will be restored "to her former glory", Stormont's tourism minister has said. For more info go to: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-19914741


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James Cameron Visits Titanic’s Birthplace

Date: 10 Sep 2012
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Belfast,VIP
Posted by: Robyn
  Oscar winning director James Cameron visited the last standing place of the Titanic, the Titanic Dock and Pumphouse, in the Northern Ireland Science Park as part of his recent trip to Northern Ireland. Calling it the highlight of his visit, Mr Cameron stated that standing where Titanic last stood on the eve of her first and last voyage in April 1912 evoked strong memories of his trips...


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Andrews Memorial Primary Fill The Dock!

Date: 22 Jun 2012
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Belfast,Centenary
Posted by: Robyn
Andrews Memorial Primary, Comber, visited Titanic's Dock and Pump-House for the 100th Anniversary of the launch of the historic ship.   The students, their parents and teachers were joined by Alex Atwood, MLA, Minister for the Environment at the bottom of the Thompson Graving Dock.


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Standing On The Spot Where Titanic Was Fitted Out

Date: 20 Jun 2012
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Belfast,Centenary
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New Titanic title for Belfast train station

Date: 29 Mar 2012
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Belfast,Centenary,Tourism
Posted by: nox969
A railway halt in east Belfast has been officially renamed to mark the centenary of the sinking of the Titanic. Rest of story at BBC Website


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DOE invests £1.5million to preserve Titanic Dry Dock

Date: 02 Mar 2012
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Belfast,Tourism
Posted by: nox969
The Thompson Graving Dock, an iconic part of Northern Ireland’s industrial history and the largest authentic Titanic landmark in the world, is being given a new lease of life after 100 years. Environment Minister Alex Attwood today announced a £1.5million investment to preserve the historical site based at the Northern Ireland Science Park. For over 100 years, the existing steel dock gate which...


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National Geographic Traveller Magazine Names Belfast in Top Best Trips in 2012

Date: 20 Feb 2012
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Belfast,Tourism
Posted by: nox969
They especially highlight the Titanic's Dock and Pump-House bow that was built for Channel 4 and National Geohraphic. Traveller Magazine


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Couple set for Titanic wedding at £90m visitor centre

Date: 15 Feb 2012
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Belfast,Tourism
Posted by: nox969
The first couple to marry at the world's largest Titanic attraction struck a famous pose as they checked out the venue ahead of Valentine's Day. It might not have been the bow of the doomed liner, but for Lynsay Smith and Brian Evans it was close enough as they came over all Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio when touring the soon-to-open £90m visitor centre in Belfast. Rest of story at Belfast...


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Comber Greenway to extend to Titanic Quarter

Date: 06 Feb 2012
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Belfast,Tourism
Posted by: nox969
The Comber Greenway cycle route is to be extended through east Belfast to link up with the Titanic Quarter. Rest of Story at BBC online


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