The Fife Regatta, Largs, 2008

A photography exhibition

Sat 5th June - Sun 5th Sept 2010

 

“A thing of beauty is a joy forever,” says the Poet.
“Form follows function”, says the Engineer.

 

Whatever of these statements is true it can be applied to work of three Clydesiders of boatbuilding genius. This was the family of William Fyfe, grandfather, father and son all called William who worked from 1815 till 1937 at Fairlie, near Largs on the Clyde Estuary.
The Family motto of “Fast and Bonnie” was applied to all the beautiful, curvaceous and long-lasting yachts built by them, initially on the Foreshore and later in a shed on the Beach. A lot of the pictures of ancient yachts with their clouds of canvas, skyscraper wooden masts, huge overhangs at the bow and stern and booms that went on forever are of their masterpieces.
Today all that are left sailing are worth millions, but all top class racing machines, be they horses, formula 1 cars or Fife yachts are.

 

The exhibition consists of 47 photographs taken by photographer Laurence Polli during the Fife Regatt, Largs, 2008. Prints are available for purchase. Please ask at Reception.

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TITANIC: Honour and Glory

The Story of The Tragic Liner & Her Sister Ships

 

Sat 18th September 2010 - February 2011
10.00am-5.00pm

Admission £3.00 (concession £2.00)

The Tall Ship is proud to host TITANIC: Honour & Glory, a national touring
exhibition dedicated to the famously ill-fated luxury liner. The exhibition is
the largest private collection of Titanic artefacts in Scotland and features
a diverse range of stunning and very rare pieces from Titanic, her
sister ships Olympic and Britannic and the legendary White Star Line
shipping company. Items include chinaware, silverware, postcards written
on board and a gold pocket watch belonging to Titanic’s head waiter.
In addition to original artefacts from the ships, the exhibition also
includes magnificent props and costumes from Avatar director James
Cameron’s 1997 movie Titanic, including a beautiful necklace worn by
Kate Winslet in the film. Enter our competition to win a limited edition
replica necklace of your own or even recreate ‘that scene’ from the film
and stand, arms spread, on a specially built bow of Titanic and declare
“My Heart Will Go On!” Come face to face with history as you discover
the story of Titanic through genuine artefacts recovered from her wreck,
personal accounts and awe inspiring examples of luxurious interior
fittings. The exhibition is also accompanied by a range of educational
activities and an illustrated series of lectures. Rare pieces will be
unveiled for the very first time as Titanic meets The Tall Ship!

Visit the Titanic: Honour and Glory website for more details