Ticehurst Collection

Tea in Tulips, Pashley Manor Gardens, Ticehurst, East Sussex, England

Pashley Manor Gardens, Ticehurst, East Sussex, England

Pashley Manor Gardens in Spring, Ticehurst, East Sussex, England

Tulips at Pashley Manor Gardens, Ticehurst, East Sussex, England

RMS Titanic, British Titanic Society, welcome desk sign
RMS TITANIC: British Titanic Society Welcome Desk sign used in the 1990s at Southampton conventions. Ex-Brian Ticehurst collection. Plus approximately 21 Titanic Commutator reference magazines

White Star Line, RMS Majestic, auction sale catalogue
White Star Line, RMS Majestic, rare auction sale catalogue for the furnishings and fittings, including two complimentary ladies appointment cards for a hairdressing salon

White Star Line, RMS Titanic - commemorative vase
White Star Line, RMS Titanic - unusual Carlton ware memorial commemorative vase, formerly the property of Brian Ticehurst, expert on the Titanic. 2 inches. Date: early 20th century

White Star Line, RMS Titanic - commemorative jug
White Star Line, RMS Titanic - unusual Carlton ware memorial commemorative jug, formerly the property of Brian Ticehurst, expert on the Titanic. 2.25 inches. Date: early 20th century

White Star Line, RMS Titanic - commemorative thimble cup
White Star Line, RMS Titanic - unusual Carlton ware memorial commemorative thimble cup, formerly the property of Brian Ticehurst, expert on the Titanic. 1.75 inches. Date: early 20th century

HMV 78rpm record, and brass To Life Boats sign
HMV 78rpm gramophone record in buff coloured paper sleeve, Be British and Stand to Your Post, and a brass To Life Boats sign, 20 inches. Formerly the property of Brian Ticehurst, Titanic expert

HMS Southampton, British nautical pennant, framed and glazed, formerly the property of Brian Ticehurst, expert on the Titanic. 32 x 20 inches. Date: 20th century

RMS Titanic - The Truth About the Titanic
RMS Titanic - first edition, The Truth About the Titanic, by Archibald Gracie

Two postcards, RMS Berengaria and RMA Aquitania
Two postcards, RMS Berengaria (top) and RMS Aquitania (bottom), Cunard liners

Two postcards, RMS Queen Elizabeth
Two postcards of the RMS Queen Elizabeth, Cunard White Star Line, with two tugs (top), and aerial view in Graving Dock, Southampton (below)

Ship's binnacle compass, speedometer, clock, knots
Ship's binnacle compass, brass ship's weighted speedometer, photographer's clock and a display case of ship's knots. Date: 20th century

Brass porthole reputed to be from RMS Mauretania, 16 inches, together with unrelated porthole key

Francis Aldis search and signalling light, lanterns, anchors
Vintage Royal Navy Francis Aldis search and signalling light, pair of period starboard lanterns and two ship's anchors

Unusual period lifeboat davit block, discovered in a Southampton salvage yard. 18 inches

Bronze propeller blade from a ship, serial no ALB 837 stamped on side. 26 inches

Brass anchor chain and propeller from WW1 period
Brass anchor chain and propeller reputedly from a WW1 Royal Navy minesweeper. 21 inches

Rare Chernikeeff submerged radar log C662R4, maker's plate to the front no. 27806. 15 inches

Cunard and Union Castle, damask tablecloths, 6x6 feet (Cunard) and 20x20 inches (Union Castle)

Cunard ceramics, stoneware jar, MV Molliette
Cunard ceramics - rare stoneware jar relating to the MV Molliette, Britain's first concrete ship

RMS Mauretania souvenirs, tankard and lighthouse
RMS Mauretania souvenirs, pewter tankard and brass lighthouse

RMS Titanic - A Night to Remember, film still
RMS Titanic: still image from the 1958 film, A Night to Remember

RMS Titanic items in a frame: models of the ship and of a lifebelt, a nameplate, and various newspaper articles (including New York Times) and photographs

RMS Titanic and RMS Carpathia
RMS Titanic (top and bottom), and RMS Carpathia (middle). The Carpathia rescued 706 passengers from the sinking Titanic

Union Workhouse, Ticehurst, Sussex
The Ticehurst Union workhouse on Union Street, Ticheurst. The building, erected in 1835, was designed by Sampson Kempthorne. It later became known as Furze House or The Furzes

New Hall for Music and Theatricals at Ticehurst, Sussex (engraving)
6019001 New Hall for Music and Theatricals at Ticehurst, Sussex (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Hall for Music and Theatricals at Ticehurst, Sussex)

The century old farmhouse at Ticehurst, Sussex, which has been converted by the Brotherhood of St. Francis of Assisi into a refuge for young tramps

Tending pigs at a century old farmhouse at Ticehurst, Sussex, which has been converted by the Brotherhood of St. Francis of Assisi into a refuge for young tramps

Rother TN5 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Rother TN5 7

Chinese Gallery, 1835. Creator: Unknown
Chinese Gallery, 1835. The Chinese gallery in Highlands private asylum at Ticehurst, offered invalids a secure retreat in wet weather

Highlands, 1835. Creator: Henry Alexander Ogg
Highlands, 1835. Highlands private asylum at Ticehurst, opened by Samuel Newington in 1792, later developed by his son Charles Newington who employed veterans to landscape the gardens

Union Workhouse, Ticehurst and Flimwell, Sussex
The Ticehurst Union workhouse on Union Street, Ticehurst and Flimwell, Sussex. A uniformed policeman stands at the gate. The workhouse, erected in 1835, was designed by Sampson Kempthorne

Flimwell, Crossways, Sussex
Flimwell, Crossways, Wadhurst, near Ticehurst, Sussex, England. Date: 1931

Motor Car Rally
2nd March 1905: A motor car rally at Ticehurst, Sussex, in 1905. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

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"Ticehurst: A Treasure Trove of Titanic Memorabilia" Step into the world and embark on a journey through history. This quaint little town holds a hidden gem for all maritime enthusiasts, especially those captivated by the RMS Titanic. As you enter, your eyes are immediately drawn to an impressive display showcasing the tragic tale of the "unsinkable" ship. The British Titanic Society's welcome desk sign greets visitors with warmth and invites them to explore further. The collection unfolds with artifacts from White Star Line, the company behind this iconic vessel. An auction sale catalogue reveals intriguing details about sister ships like RMS Majestic, adding depth to our understanding of this golden era in ocean travel. Amongst these treasures lies a commemorative vase, jug, and thimble cup - poignant reminders of the grandeur that once graced these decks. Each item tells its own story and pays homage to those who sailed aboard RMS Titanic. Moving forward, you stumble upon an HMV 78rpm record playing haunting melodies that echo throughout the room. Next to it stands a brass To Life Boats sign salvaged from one of her lifeboats – a chilling reminder of what was at stake that fateful night. A framed British nautical pennant from HMS Southampton catches your eye as it proudly hangs on display. Its presence evokes images of naval prowess and reminds us how closely intertwined Britain's maritime heritage is with this tragic event. Delving deeper into history, you discover "The Truth About the Titanic, " shedding light on lesser-known facts surrounding her ill-fated voyage. Two postcards featuring RMS Berengaria and RMA Aquitania transport you back in time when luxury liners ruled supreme across vast oceans. Continuing your exploration, two more postcards depict another legendary vessel - RMS Queen Elizabeth - reminding us that even after tragedy struck, ocean liners continued their majestic reigns over international waters.