Haunting Titanic newspaper article found in woman’s wardrobe

Beneath the picture of the women, the article described “tragedy upon tragedy” for Southampton where “the majority” of the crew lived.

“A list of the saved was posted outside the White Star offices, and mothers and wives who had been hoping against hope eagerly read the names, only to find their worst fears were realised,” it read.

“By this appalling disaster mothers have been robbed of sons, wives of husbands and young girls of sweethearts.”

It described “a terrible day in the history of the town, though it put an end to all suspense”.

Inside the newspaper, which sold for £34 on Tuesday, is a double-page spread with photographs of some of the victims.