Artifacts and stories from the sinking of the Titanic – with photos and bonus video

Mark Lach, Creative Producer for “Titanic: The Exhibition,” joins John Williams to share stories and artifacts on the 112th Anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. Due to popular demand, The Titanic Exhibition is extending until July 7th. Get your tickets here. Bonus: After their on-air interview, John Williams continues his conversation with Mark Lach […]

Mark Lach, Creative Producer for “Titanic: The Exhibition,” joins John Williams to share stories and artifacts on the 112th Anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. Due to popular demand, The Titanic Exhibition is extending until July 7th. Get your tickets here.

https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4635904/4635904_2024-04-15-213504.128.mp3

Piece from Titanic’s Grand Staircase (S. Tieman/WGN Radio)Mark Lach, creative producer of “Titanic The Exhibition,” holds a piece of the Titanic’s Grand Staircase. (S. Tieman/WGN Radio)John Williams holding a piece of Titanic’s Grand Staircase, with Mark Lach (S. Tieman/WGN Radio)Crewman’s postcard (S. Tieman/WGN Radio)“Her enormous size” – front of postcard showing the Titanic (S. Tieman/WGN Radio)Swimmer’s medal (S. Tieman/WGN Radio)Spode cup (S. Tieman/WGN Radio)Bottom of cup marked with “White Star Line” (S. Tieman/WGN Radio)Spode saucer (S. Tieman/WGN Radio)John Williams, with Mark Lach, looks at artifacts. (S. Tieman/WGN Radio)Be careful, John! John Williams holds the cup and saucer (S. Tieman/WGN Radio)Mark Lach describing “Titanic The Exhibition” (S. Tieman/WGN Radio)Mark Lach and John Williams (S. Tieman/WGN Radio)Titanic artifacts and the white gloves for handling (S. Tieman/WGN Radio)

Bonus: After their on-air interview, John Williams continues his conversation with Mark Lach and they discuss the connection the sinking of the Titanic had to Chicago’s Eastland disaster.: