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Author Archives: John G. Langley
Second Annual Samuel Cunard prize
Following upon the success of last year’s inaugural event, the QM2 was once again the scene for honouring this year’s recipient, entrepreneur John Risley with the Samuel Cunard Prize for ‘vision, courage and creativity’. Left: Author addressing dignitaries and guests … Continue reading
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Susan Cunard Headstone Restoration project
Following the wreath-laying event during its 175th Anniversary celebrations Cunard determined to help restore the Susan Cunard headstone in Halifax’s Old Burying Ground. In the months that followed and through the efforts of Heather Lawson, stone mason and conservator, the … Continue reading
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Halifax celebrates Cunard’s 175th Anniversary
The QM2 completed the transatlantic portion of her Commemorative crossing upon arrival in Halifax, Cunard’s ‘Ancestral home’ on July 10th. A full day of carefully planned historic events ensued both aboard ship and ashore. It was a memorable day from … Continue reading
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Commemorative 175th Anniversary Crossing QM2 July 2-15, 2015
Accompanied by my wife, Judith, we had the singular honour to be amongst those other special guests and passengers aboard QM2 on this historic crossing intended to replicate the inaugural crossing of Cunard’s first flagship, RMS Britannia from Liverpool to … Continue reading
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Cunardart – working along with a master to create a ‘masterpiece’
As a Cunard collector, historian and chairman of the Cunard Steamship Society it has long been a goal of mine to commission a painting depicting the birth of Cunard Line in 1840. Time and circumstance eventually brought me together with … Continue reading
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Cunard prepares to celebrate its 175th Anniversary in 2015
Halifax, Cunard’s ‘ancestral home’ prepares to celebrate Planning for events to mark 175 years of Cunard history began in earnest with CSS Chairman undertaking to spearhead event planning Halifax, Nova Scotia, one of the five home ports along with Southampton, … Continue reading
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The Telegraph (UK) comes to Halifax
Late in October the author had an opportunity at the behest of Cunard UK to host Theresa Machan, Cruise Editor of The Telegraph while visiting Halifax with her husband Stephen aboard QM2. Not one, but two Langley’s helped provide a … Continue reading
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A special time, place and person
While QM2 was in port John and wife Judith had the good fortune and pleasure to meet up with a dear friend, and the ultimate ‘Captain’s Secretary’ – Christel Hansen. The time was short but catch-up on family and friends … Continue reading
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