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White
Star Memories is much more than the owner of
the largest-known collection of Olympic artifacts and
fittings. David and John are superb fellows who are
extremely dedicated, passionate, and knowledgeable about
the history of the White Star Line. Each exhibit they
put together is more impressive and more extensive than
the last, as they continue to add rare and priceless
artefacts to their collection. I am proud to recommend
the work that John and David do in the highest possible
way and to count them both as friends. Brian
Hawley, Luxury Liner Row,
www.luxurylinerrow.com
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I have the
opportunity to collaborate with White Star Memories in some
aspects of Nomadic's preservation and restoration. I am
impressed by their expertise, devotion, professionalism and
contagious enthusiasm. The opening of Nomadic to the public
in April 2007 was a real success thanks to John White, David
Beddard and their team. The White Star Memories' collection
is simply impressive and covers so many aspects of life on
board White Star Liners. White Star Memories' exhibitions
really capture the White Star Line spirit and truly
captivates visitors' minds. I can imagine the load of work
required to achieve such a top level exhibition and I can
only say bravo and keep up the good work! Philippe
Delaunoy, Nomadic Historian and Researcher |
White Star Memories is an unrivalled
exhibition of
Titanic and White Star Line
artefacts and memorabilia. John White has put together a
collection that is second to none, evoking not just the
Titanic but her entire era. There is a thrill-and
sometimes a chill-that comes with knowing that what you
are seeing is 'the real thing.' The White Star Memories
exhibition is exciting and thought-provoking at the same
time. Whatever you do, don't miss it!
Daniel Allen
Butler,
Titanic Historian and Author
'Unsinkable' |
The preservation of historical artefacts
is absolutely necessary in my opinion. In as much as
the people of today can experience these artefacts and
get a sense of what it was like to experience the great
Ocean Liners within the past century, it is more
important to me that the generations to come can also
experience these glimpses of the past in another hundred
or more years.
Just as it is awe inspiring to walk through an 11th
century church, or view the holed uniform of Admiral
Nelson, it is also wonderful that people interested in
maritime history get to experience those items pertinent
to Titanic and the White star Line. For this I
compliment White Star Memories in their
venture to create, and display, artefacts from the White
Star Line and those great ships that have long passed
with the generations that have preceded us.
They have searched for and found items
that would otherwise have been lost to a private
collector, and perhaps not seen by the public again. I
wish White Star Memories the best, and
hope that they continue their work. They are doing a
public service in keeping the story of Titanic and her
creators alive for the education of the general public
for now and the years to come.
Bruce Beveridge, Titanic Historian,
Co-Author, Titanic, The Ship Magnificent, 2008
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Over the years, White
Star Memories have gathered a magnificent collection
of Titanic related artefacts, which has become a
must see exhibition. I am glad to support John White
in his endeavours.
Stephen Cameron,
Author, "Titanic Belfast's Own"
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John and David are superb exhibition organisers and are
historians on their own right and their unique private
collections enhance their ability to put on incredible
displays of historic artefacts.
Stuart Williamson, Maritime Artist
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White Star Memories have a very impressive collection of
material and information. That is why your generosity is
so welcome, and the work John and David are doing is so
valuable. Everyone learns so much more when there is
such a free exchange of information.
Mark Chirnside, Historian
and Author: The Olympic Class Ships
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White Star
Memories is more
than just a
collection. It
is a labour of
love and a life
time of work of
John White and
David Scott
Beddard.
In my having
known these two
gentlemen for
some two years
now, I have seen
the care and
detail that goes
into their
exhibits and I
can assure you
that you are in
for a rare treat
of some of the
finest and
rarest objects
to have ever
been gathered
from the past
great ships of
the White Star
Line.
In viewing the
exhibits of
Messrs. White
and Beddard you
feel like you
are not only
gazing on some
of the finest
craftsmanship in
silver, bronze,
crystal and
china, but
looking into a
long buried time
capsule of the
past.
For those of you
who have not
seen what these
gentlemen can
accomplish then
I would strongly
urge you to
contact either
John or David
and get them to
show you what
they can do. I
had first hand
experience of
their skills
when their
collection was
shown onboard
the S.S Nomadic.
The displays are
top shelf and
first rate and
the way they are
presented is a
blessing for the
eye without
being to
technical or
high brow. I can
tell you that
they are
committed and
dedicated to the
task at hand.
In viewing
this website
and the
collections
of White
Star
Memories,
one cannot
get enough
and only
hopes more
will come in
the future.
So boys,
give
yourselves a
pat on the
back, as the
site is
again first
rate and can
only get
better. The
site is
fantastic!
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David
Rubin,
Los
Angeles,
Co-Founder
RMS
Queen
Mary
Foundation
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As a collector of
Olympic-class
fittings and artefacts myself, I appreciate and
applaud what John and David are doing here. It is so
vitally important that these rare pieces of maritime
history be preserved, and we are fortunate to have
two such worthy gentlemen as stewards of such a fine
collection. Particularly gratifying and exciting is
their noble work toward the restoration of
Nomadic. Bravo! Congratulations on all your
endeavours and best of luck.
Ken Marschall, Leading Historian and Authority on
Titanic, Maritime Artist and Author 'Titanic-An
Illustrated History'
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White Star Memories have
assembled an amazing assortment of items large
and small. It is a collector’s dream! The rare
and wonderful items are a marvel and a true
insight into the Golden Age of ocean travel and
of course particularly that of the White Star
Line. Uniquely, they are available for all to
see, enjoy, learn from and have been preserved
for future generations.
It is a large undertaking
and together with this collection, they are
keeping the history alive. It is an honour to be
able to assist from time to time and I look
forward to future endeavours.
Daniel Klistoner,
Historian on the Olympic Class Ships
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Since meeting Messrs White and Scott-Beddard,
it was clear that their range of
expertise and abilities went far beyond
what I have come to call 'Titanic
Exhibitors'. It's not just their
overwhelming enthusiasm, dedication and
passion for what they do - neither their
vast range of artefacts from many of the
great White Star Line ships that impress
the senses - not even their somewhat
strange but highly infectious humour
that leaves many pleasant memories, it
is their 'CV', if you like, of talents
across the board that make any potential
exhibitor stand up and take real notice.
Far from just setting up a few tables
here and there, they have been involved
with all manner of Titanic and White
Star related projects too, not just
exhibitions. One very obvious project
stands out above all others, the plight
of the SS Nomadic. After watching Mr
White and Mr Scott-Beddard on BBC
Newsline in Southampton, I was
immediately caught by their serious
devotion to her, but also by their
business sense regards how this rare
ship could be best utilised. In fact,
proof of this was shown in the vessel's
opening last year in just 3 months,
which from firsthand experience and
reports from many other visitors too,
was an unqualified success. Their
exhibition on board was a first in many
areas - when was the last time you saw
White Star Line artefacts on an actual
White Star ship? I don't know of anybody
who has been able to match such a feat -
and knowing it was these two gentlemen
that pretty much masterminded the whole
Nomadic project anyway, just confirms,
to me at least, that should you be lucky
enough to use their talents, you are
guaranteed a most successful exhibition.
To end with, if you are looking for a
professional, motivated and lively
exhibit that draws the crowds wherever
they go, then please consider White Star
Memories as your choice. A unique brand
deserves a unique approach - and in
White Star Memories you couldn't ask for
more.
My congratulations to you both.
Rupert Keyzar, Belfast
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