Royals launch new 'History on a Plate' exhibition
A new Titanic exhibition has been launched by Royal Crown Derby to commemorate the ships 100 years commemorative launch.
The History on a Plate exhibition was opened by The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall at the Royal Crown Derby Visitor Centre.
The one-off 100th anniversary exhibition showcases the manufacturers great heritage, which saw the Derby factory produce fine china for the First Class a la carte restaurant on board the ship.
Royal Crown Derby's archives document the journey from the company's 1911 pattern book through to the 2011 Titanic collection. The new Titanic tableware pieces feature the original 1911 pattern and will take centre stage at the exhibition through a remarkable dining scene.
Each 2011 Titanic piece will be handmade in the very same factory which produced the original collection. The exhibition will also display original costumes worn by Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio in James Cameron's 1997 film.
With a collection of over 600 artefacts, White Star Memories possesses the largest showcase of Titanic memorabilia in Europe. History on a Plate is the company's first major exhibition in the UK for five years and will feature around 300 items.
www.royalcrownderby.co.uk/titanic
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