On Saturday 7th April “Oxford Street Remembers” is a commemoration of Southampton’s RMS Titanic and a glimpse of 1912 Oxford Street, Southampton. Oxford Street was a hub of Titanic activity and industry. Many of the properties were hotels, boarding houses or suppliers for the cruise industry and workers. On Saturday 7th April ‘Oxford Street Remembers’ with a look at the street’s history and themed activities celebrating our maritime roots and creativity.
A Titanic Trail around the street will contain information about the buildings use at the time and the people living or making a living in them. The rest of the days highlights include live music and poetry performances, talks about 1912 fashion, an Artisan Market and children’s activities.
The Artisan Market will feature wooden toys, vintage fashion, prints by leading Southampton artists, jewellery and more. Live performances include a maritime poetry piece by the Art House, Antique Beats by Still Moving Djs and live life sculpture by Chris Cudlip