We must be willing to let go of the life we have planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for
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The famous Cunard shipping line is 175 years old in 2015. The company began in Liverpool and has many links with the city. Keep a lookout for some of the Cunard things that are on display around the museum. Look closely at this painting of Liverpool. Can you spot the Cunard liner, with her distinctive red funnels, approaching the landing stage from the left hand side? Basement - Emigrants to a New World
This diorama shows Mauretania with her four funnels, one for each of the four boilers that made her one of the fastest ships of her day! She held the Atlantic speed record for 20 years from 1909! Basement - Emigrants to a New World
Built in 1879, the Cunard liner Gallia had only two baths on board for her 1500 passengers and her crew! It must have made for a smelly crossing! Basement - Emigrants to a New World
Since 1878 the Cunard logo has been this fiercely regal lion, holding the globe in his paws. Watch out for him on objects along the trail! Ground Floor
This bell started life on Mauretania but at the end of her career it was donated to a local church and served as the church bell until the late 1970s. First Floor - Lusitania: life, loss, legacy
Mauretania was a commercial ship that was transformed into a hospital ship during the First World War. Mauretania carried over 8,500 wounded troops and medical staff. Can you spot the troops in the painting? First Floor - Lusitania: life, loss, legacy
In the First World War ships were sometimes painted bright colours to confuse attackers. By the Second World War ships like Queen Mary were painted grey to stop them standing out. First Floor - Battle of the Atlantic gallery
The Caronia II was the first Cunard ship to feature an outside swimming pool! First Floor – Life at Sea gallery
This case was used by Mrs J.H. Smith who travelled from New York to Liverpool. Does it look like your suitcase? First Floor – Life at Sea gallery
These panels were originally from Mauretania II’s cabin class dining room. Their designs are constellations of stars relating to the dates of the launch, trials and maiden voyages of the two Cunard ships that bore the name Mauretania. First Floor – Life at Sea gallery
The first cube teapot was designed by Robert Crawford Johnson in 1916 and was brought into production in 1920. Do you own a similar looking teapot? First Floor – Life at Sea gallery
The QE2 was built to fit into the Panama Canal (which is in Central America) leaving only 46cms to spare either side! First floor – Life at Sea gallery
This flag measures 1190cms, which is bigger than the height of a house! First Floor – Life at Sea gallery
This is a ticket for the annual Cunard staff dinner which was held at the Exchange Hotel, Liverpool on 12 January 1924. What did you have for dinner yesterday? Second Floor – Shipping Companies display
The Media model was made by the toy company Bassett-Lowke. The company was founded by Wenman Joseph Bassett-Lowke in the 1890s and specialized in construction sets, toy boats and model railways. Second Floor – Art & the Sea gallery
In this 1907 painting we can see the development of the ‘Three Graces’. Situated between the Royal Liver Building and the Port of Liverpool Building, construction began on the Cunard Building in 1914, opening in 1917. Look for the tiny yellow car at the Pier Head. We think it belonged to Cunard’s Chairman! Second floor – Titanic and Liverpool