Project News: HMS Belfast
The HMS Belfast
We recently completed some restoration work for the Imperial War Museum, on the ship HMS Belfast. The HMS Belfast originally served during the Second World War and Korean War; it is now permanently moored in London, and is open to the public as a museum.
The project included restoring the Wardroom, Anteroom and the Admiral’s Quarters to how they were in the 1950s (i.e. removing many of the changes that had been made during an earlier restoration during the 1970s and 1980s).
HMS Belfast Wardroom Anteroom Bar
We did extensive investigations with traditional companies such as Formica®, for the surfaces. The original wallpaper came from Sanderson; not surprisingly, that particular design has been discontinued, but we were able to get a close match.
The project was challenging, as access to the rooms was through small hatches, and the ship remained open during the refit, so we had to work around the general public whilst trying not to cause much disruption!
The Admiral’s Dining Room
The Admiral’s Dining Room is within the Admiral’s Quarters on Deck 3 of the ship.
HMS Belfast - the Admiral's Dining Room
The Wardroom and Anteroom
The Wardroom, on Deck 2, is where the ship’s officers had their meals. The Anteroom, opposite the Wardroom, is where they relaxed when off-duty; the Anteroom has a very striking bar at one end.
HMS Belfast - the Wardroom Anteroom
More information about the HMS Belfast
You can find out visitor information about the HMS Belfast here; there is also a virtual tour of these rooms and the rest of the ship here. (NB The tour does not work in all internet browers.)
Find out more about the history of the HMS Belfast on Wikipedia.
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