Titanic Belfast Grand Staircase

Sean Diamond, owner of Oldtown Joinery, Pius Diamond, Oldtown Joinery Office Manager, and Francis Diamond, workshop machinist at the joinery, on the authentic near-replica of RMS Titanic’s ornate Grand Staircase, which the brothers are currently building.

Pius Diamond, Oldtown Joinery Office Manager, Sean Diamond, owner of Oldtown Joinery, and Francis Diamond, workshop machinist at the joinery, on the authentic near-replica of RMS Titanic’s ornate Grand Staircase, which the brothers are currently building.

Paul Kearns, Principal Joiner at Oldtown Joinery, works on the authentic near-replica of RMS Titanic’s ornate Grand Staircase.

The written plans for the replica of the Grand Staircase.

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An authentic near-replica of RMS Titanic’s ornate Grand Staircase is set to be one of the key features of in the new Titanic Belfast visitor attraction.

The replica is currently being built piece by piece by a small family firm of specialist joiners in Bellaghy, Co Londonderry. The recreation, made up of 10,000 individual parts, will be the focal point of the banqueting suite at Titanic Belfast.

Given the intricacy of the design, the family firm is using materials and techniques similar to those used in the Harland & Wolff shipyard 100 years ago.

Beneath its magnificent domed glass canopy, the original staircase rose through five decks of Titanic’s First Class accommodation and remains one of the iconic images of the ship.

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Saw the stairs last night on the news being lifted up six storeys. My heart almost stopped, I can imagine what it was like for you guys. I work in the industry myself and can appreciate the level of craftmanship that you guys are producing. Keep up the good work.

patrick madden 09 November 2011

I think the staircase is coming along very nicely, and it's being built in the country where the original was more than likely crafted. This one is being crafted by equally hard working and handsome guys!! :)

Jaime 20 October 2011