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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.

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>

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.

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.

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

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

Yes please Sue