Shropshire Star

Thursday 27th October 2011, 3:40PM BST.

Dido Blench, marketing manager from Ludlow Assembly Rooms, with the Heart of the Ocean necklace used in the film Titanic

Costumes worn by Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio in the Oscar-laden movie Titanic will feature in a Shropshire exhibition opening today.

Lasting until the beginning of December, the display will be held at Ludlow Assembly Rooms in Ludlow.

Dozens of other of items of memorabilia from the legendary liner Titanic, including the ‘Heart of the Ocean’ necklace, will also be on show in the The Titanic Honour and Glory exhibition.

The exhibition is part of a centenary tour, in the run-up to the 100th anniversary of the tragedy. It is the first time it has been held in Ludlow, and organisers are hoping to attract crowds from across the country.

The exhibition, the brainchild of Sean Szmalc and Margot Corson, features many rare and previously unseen artefacts from the liner’s passengers and crew. These include some of the beautiful china dinner plates, which served the first meals aboard the Titanic.

Also on display will be a fountain pen which belonged to the captain of the Titanic and, perhaps most poignantly of all, visitors will also be able to see a beautiful 18 carat gold pocket watch which belonged to one of the waiters, Vincenzo Gilardino.

The exhibition will be at Ludlow Assembly Rooms until December 10. Opening times are Monday to Saturday noon to 3pm (six half hour slots), and 6.15pm to 7.15pm (two half hour slots). To avoid overcrowding visitors will be assigned to half hour slots.

To book call Box Office (01584) 878141. This is a fundraising event in aid of Ludlow Assembly Rooms, minimum donation is £5 (£3, under-18s).