It is being covered by Channel 4 as they are making a document on the building etc of the ship.
If anyone is interested go to Dudley council website where it gives you loads of information.
Re: Titanic Anchor
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suepaul9
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Re: Titanic Anchor
Just to let everyone know that tomorrow there is an event in Netherton, Dudley tomorrow where they are parading a replica of the Titanic anchor. It is being pulled by 20 shire horses. Music and live entertainment during the afternoon.
It is being covered by Channel 4 as they are making a document on the building etc of the ship.
If anyone is interested go to Dudley council website where it gives you loads of information.
It is being covered by Channel 4 as they are making a document on the building etc of the ship.
If anyone is interested go to Dudley council website where it gives you loads of information.
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Re: Titanic Anchor
Info: on the Titanic Anchor Chain.....
The Cable Chain was 3 1/4" diameter and 22 lengths
of 15 fathoms(90 feet) were made at Noah HINGLEYs, Netherton
in 1911. The leader of the gang was Ben Hodgetts (Known
locally as the King of Chainmakers) ..others in the gang were
Theopholus DUNN, Albert HODGETTS, George BRIDGEWATER,
and Ben. WOODHOUSE>
The Cable Chain was 3 1/4" diameter and 22 lengths
of 15 fathoms(90 feet) were made at Noah HINGLEYs, Netherton
in 1911. The leader of the gang was Ben Hodgetts (Known
locally as the King of Chainmakers) ..others in the gang were
Theopholus DUNN, Albert HODGETTS, George BRIDGEWATER,
and Ben. WOODHOUSE>
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Re: Titanic Anchor
Wow that will be a spectacle- 20 shire horses-probably not been done since the last titanic anchor went by. Hope to see some pictures.
Carol
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suepaul9
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Re: Titanic Anchor
we are not fair away, walking distance, but hubby is disabled and uses a disability scooter, not sure how far we are likely to get to see but I will certainly try and get some pictures.
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Re: Titanic Anchor
Carol wrote:Wow that will be a spectacle- 20 shire horses-probably not been done since the last titanic anchor went by. Hope to see some pictures.
I second that about the pictures
Snoopysue
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Re: Titanic Anchor
suepaul9 wrote:we are not fair away, walking distance, but hubby is disabled and uses a disability scooter, not sure how far we are likely to get to see but I will certainly try and get some pictures.
Oooh yes Sue some photos if you have any
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Yes please Sue 
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