Thursday 7 April 2011

Titanic Festival - Belfast - March 31 - May 31


Robert John Welch




This year on May 31 marks the 100 Anniversary of the launching of the Titanic in Belfast. The Belfast City Council will commemorate the event with the Titanic 100 Festival which will feature a variety of events including; exhibitions; tours; plays; films; and commemorative events.

As part of the Festival, a photo exhibition is on display in the grounds of Belfast City Hall. The Festival will run from March 31 – thru May 31.

The photo exhibition features the work of Robert John Welch (1859 - 1936) who was born in Strabane Co. Tyrone. A member of the Royal Irish Academy, and a President of the Belfast Naturalists Field Club, Welch was also the official photographer for Harland & Wolff the builders of the Titanic.


Shoppers, Tourists and Workers on Lunchtime Break, View the Exhibit
© Joe ÓNéill


Shoppers, Tourists and Workers on Lunchtime Break, View the Exhibit
© Joe ÓNéill

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