Return to Alnwick

With the first class lounge almost completed for the game, it's time to look back...
Tom and Matt made a trip to the White Swan Hotel in Alnwick back in 2015, home to the Olympic Lounge paneling.
Three years later, Chris and Matt make a stop again, and find out the room is still full of discoveries!
We apologize for the poor audio at some points- this was an impromptu trip and an even more impromptu video!
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[@roberts.arnone1808]

I think we can all agree, the lounge was one of the most beautiful spaces aboard the Olympic class ships.

[@mauriziobernaez1763]

When you see most of the first class areas, and even some second class areas, you know the Olympic Class in general, was not just a trio of, huge potent machines with the capacity to cross the Atlantic in a week; You realize they were true, delicate art masterpieces, and the future of modern ships dedicated to the passenger transport.

[@fernandosantiagorodrigueze2655]

The H.M.S. Olympic lies in The bottom Of The Atlantic Ocean

[@personal9146]

@@fernandosantiagorodrigueze2655 No it doesn’t. And it was RMS.

[@rahmreekoo86]

Tom I know you must be thanking your lucky stars you have Matt on this project. Hearing Matt describe the details with the love and admiration he has for his craft is moving. Passion like his, makes the best art.

[@mathy906]

you should record the creaking noises from the wood and put it in the game for when its sinking :o it sounds perfect!

[@Just_Charly]

Totally!!!

[@PS1HAGRID13]

Yes

[@matthewdewinkeleer3384]

Check.

[@lukeskywalkerjediknight2125]

mathy906 ye

[@thecunarder7297]

This beautiful room just never ceases to amaze me.

[@mvpioneer]

I live in Alnwick - so awesome to see you guys here, it's truly a stunning room! And yes, you got the pronouncement correct - 'Anik' - not many visitors do! Can't wait for the full release!

[@nesponge1]

I also live in Alnwick and am following the development of this simulation with great interest. Yes the pronunciation issue isn't helped when trying to explain to visitors that Alnmouth down the road is pronounced with the L.

[@Aelvir114]

It brings me to tears with just how truly beautiful her fittings are! 😭 But I’m sure it’s even more mesmerizing in person ❤️

[@stevenwilliamcrighton-lee9547]

6:31 - I felt the same in July when I went for the 1st time, I cried, I had goosebumps, it was incredible! I had dinner in the rear left private booth, It was the best experience of my life, I imagined I was on board Titanic, it was surreal but incredible thank you for making me aware The White Swan!

[@kkallebb]

Fascinating to see Titanic geeks in their natural habitat. They are an interesting species. I enjoyed the close-ups of the wood-work.

[@robrtarnold]

Matt was having a moment with that column! ❤❤❤❤

[@matthewdewinkeleer3384]

Wine was involved. Chris also hugged it.

[@robrtarnold]

@@matthewdewinkeleer3384 lol...the drink is what does it! Love yalls work by the way! Im glad these places exist for yall to study! 😂😄❤👍👍👍👍

[@pixelatedDream]

Awww Matt! I would cry too. I've never been, but I hope to go one day!

[@Legitcar117]

I’m glad you guys got to return to the white swan!

[@theglamourisgone5669]

The piano along with the room gave me CHILLS

[@MajoradeMayhem]

It is a joy to see you Titanic buffs wild and free in your native habitat. You look so cute and happy!

[@georgiacurrah1905]

I was working at the White Swan when you first came in 2015. I remember you telling me about the game you were developing and how excited you were about seeing the Olympic suite! When working there we all got taught about the history of the room so we could tell visitor. The game looks incredible! Great job! 😁

[@3UZFE]

Really puts in perspective what was lost when Titanic sank, and that's just one of the grand rooms.

[@destinationunknown8373]

I appreciate a man with so much class as Tom. Even I sometimes wear suits for no purpose. I find them very classy and make me feel like I'm living in a much older time when Suits were the norm.

[@j.vonhogen9650]

Class? Really? I honestly thought that 'cosplay' was some sort of mental disorder, or at least an alarming sign of extreme insecurity and overcompensation of a total lack of self-esteem. It's like hiding behind a mask all the time. I actually feel sorry for him, especially now, after losing his leading role in the THG project.

[@destinationunknown8373]

@@j.vonhogen9650 I can understand what you mean about the hiding sort of idea. But, for me, I'm happy to say is untrue. Most of the time, I'll wear things that I enjoy, not what society would persist exactly for me to wear, but things that express my own personality my own way. It's pretty often I come home now in a casual button up shirt and my hands are covered in dirt from working. I wouldn't quite know for Tom though. Though I do enjoy the project, I didn't really follow close enough to know the crew personally. Whatever the case, I can just certainly say I appreciate people who Dress to look classy like this.

[@j.vonhogen9650]

@@destinationunknown8373 - Thanks for your kind reply! I realize that I should have emphasized in my comment that I was talking specifically about 'cosplay', not about dressing for the occasion in a classy, distinguished or even sophisticated way, which is just a way to show respect for the occasion and for the people who invited the guests. I wear classic fit suits myself (the traditional cut/custom-tailored/gentleman style) whenever the occasion calls for it, and I don't mind it at all. I thought you were talking about Tom's habit of role-playing in unusual costumes (like wearing a captain's uniform, 19th century style formal evening clothes, traditional local outfits, historical clothes, etcetera). I have been concerned about that for quite a while, since I thought it was a distraction from the project and its progress, and to me it always felt like he was hiding something. Although I no longer think that 'cosplaying'/roleplaying is a symptom or even an indication of mental issues, I have seen people that I cared about dressing up like very successful people just to escape their personal feelings of failure and their lack of self-confidence and self-esteem. Whenever I see someone who is obviously going through a tough time dressing in exuberant clothes, period costumes and expensive over-the-top business suits that scream "look at me, I'm successful", it breaks my heart. Nobody should feel forced to hide their problems or failures behind a mask by pretending to be someone else through clothing or by keeping up appearances in any other ostentatious way. To be honest, I don't know Tom's actual motivations, but I do know about the problems he has had trying to turn the already wonderful THG project into a super-ambitious, high-profile tripple-A game development project, while being under attack by fans and having serious conflicts with colleagues and team members. To me, it looked as if he had been in denial about the obvious problems with THG for way too long. Watching him 'dress for success' all the time, and seeing him do all this weird roleplaying/cosplaying despite the failure to deliver on his many promises, looked rather tragic and painful to me. His departure from the project seemed inevitable, and I hope both the THG team and Tom will eventually benefit from it. FWIW, the THG team looks more dedicated and motivated than ever.

[@destinationunknown8373]

@UCACRoBb7Y-RuIMZENjuWd6Q I'm only inclined to agree! Sorry for the mixup on what you were talking about. Whatever the case be, I hope Penca and the crew can make Titanic HG shine on for generations.

[@jakubthedanger8158]

it is a joy to watch with such a care and attention you approach your work

[@karey1980]

I studied abroad in Alnwick in 2001. I miss it so much. What a delight to find this video!

[@denisdesvergnes7032]

Magnifique salon des 1eres classes... Merci, pour le petit air au piano, pour ceux qui sont en péril en mer, qui nous remet, dans l'ambiance ! Merci, messieurs, pour cette vidéo exceptionnelle ! 🙏de France.

[@cantwell161]

Bravo guys! This is definitely on my bucket list. A “Mecca” for ship geeks the world over.

[@JohnsBrownEyes]

Kk Matt is ripping my heart to shreds what a cutie patootie

[@clifftonicstudios7469]

Great to see I’m recreating my home city, the city of Worcester uk in the 1800 and I really can see how hard these guys work ive had to go do much research of the stations in the Victorian era the brick work the tiles, how the layout of roads were. You guys are truly inspirational do you have any tips for me on this amazing project that I bet you guys Gould enjoy to to walk in a real Victorian city during the industrial revolution to watch the engine haul Worcester sauce, and porcelain, I love history. I live my life 1950s with my wife? Car clothes everything but this internet., I can really tell you guys really love what you do.

[@paulhudson8321]

I am so looking forward to his games release. The amount of hard work you’re putting into this is astonishing. The attention to realism and authenticity I’m sure will pay off in a beautiful masterpiece in portraying the magnificent titanic. I hope as players we will be able to navigate the ship with the controls and navigation aids of the era. Issue commands for the crew to follow etc?

[@ECB2000]

This video just makes me happy!

[@danielito750]

Maaaaaatt!!!!

[@bibliotecadoeric9546]

it' really a masterpiece, what a shame they don't do things like that anymore

[@Titanic19127]

So much detail in the wood. So this was identical to Titanic?

[@markgodleman7709]

I,d get teary too. G,day from Perth Oz👍

[@reijoao2]

I can not wait to visit the White Swan Hotel in December. I've been dreaming of going there for a long time and I'm finally going to accomplish that dream.

[@bloguetronica]

I wonder if the hotel was built with the accommodation of the panels in mind. Although this is a sample of the dimensions of the Olympic's first class dining room, the panels feel at home.

[@nztphotography5758]

Memories of when they went there in 2015... That ending had me cracking up

[@Mabidemonstrations]

I just saw the documentary that you guys were in!

[@mattc2094]

Great video guys.. this definitely is titanic Mecca! How big is the room?

[@MajoradeMayhem]

Yeah, would be great if the hotel was spruced up a bit more and advertised itself! Such an absolute gem, but so overlooked. Your pronunciation was fine, btw.

[@dremate3879]

I live here, right by the castle

[@finnishintel3235]

So I recently discovered this game and I am interested if you have a release date? I can’t wait for this to come out

[@juliantotriwijaya9208]

4:16 hey i found the board Rose's stayed on XD lol (look at the wood paneling above the door)

[@callumlindsayvideos399]

I wonder what made them not get the carpet. (The one that was actually on the Olympic in the lounge when she was in service)

[@johnboy4025]

I know it isn’t Titanic, but I am very happy Olympic can still tell the story even though she is gone too.

[@marsco25177]

I hope you used photoscan to get 3D meshes of that all.

[@DovZeev]

It makes perfect sense to have been in these surroundings and been unable to take the news if the ship's peril seriously: how could all this just sink to the bottom of the ocean?

[@puredefault2638]

Is this a full scale room? By the way could you do a full tour and i love your vids.

[@LoneWolf051]

its the actual room from off the ship

[@TitanicHG]

It's only about half the original room, if even.

[@SpreadPenguin87]

That Aussie mustache though

[@alexlascu2136]

This is how it must have been like to be a first class passenger on Olympic or titanic

[@theproplady]

I'd once heard that James Cameron's Titanic movie would have been impossible because mixing between First and Third class patrons was forbidden for sanitary/health reasons. Jack could have been imprisoned and shipped back to Europe had he tried meeting with Rose in person. Does anyone else have any thoughts on this?

[@rarevhsuploads4995]

Yes, this is the real reason the classes were separated. It was American immigration law. At Ellis island the 3rd Class passengers went through health checks. Those that failed were deported back to Europe at the shipping companies expense.

[@timhennebach]

Hi, What you have accomplished is breathtaking. I recently watched the video "Early Sinking Animation - TITANIC Honor and Glory (UE4)" and think it's incredibly cool. PLEASE build this into the demo, even if the ship is not finished yet, it would be extremely interesting. Your subscribers Tim

[@davidpar2]

Those sconces and chandeliers would have been 100VDC on the Olympic; now they’re 240VAC

[@themilkman1188]

Real men arent afraid to cry. Only insecure people care how they look to others.

[@lukeskywalkerjediknight2125]

The Milkman hi

[@bonnebonny2802]

What happened to the piano playing video?

[@jason66801]

how much longer untill the game is done?

[@arriolajc_]

Guys! When will the game be ready? I can’t wait!

[@dyslexicbatnam1350]

They said probably 2020 but it could be longer

[@danielito750]

damn no! I can't wait any longer T.T

[@bupman2329]

Nah nigga its 4/20/69

[@fulanodetal2963]

sad to think all this amazing wood work is on bottom of the sea..

[@growlinglucario7922]

One day.

[@suede7799]

Almost time machine

[@whytheheckarewedoinginhere1886]

I have one question.....How the hell they bring a half of the Olympic lounge to the other side of England?

[@DerpyPossum]

*T R A I N S*

[@aceviperz109]

1:42 lol

[@tahadesigns4688]

What was the song played on the piano

[@mattc2094]

It was a hymn that I think was sang on the titanic... for those in peril on the sea

[@artycharr]

That mustache takes some balls to wear lol

[@belovedchaos1]

I’m sorry but I’m lost... is this for victorian references for titanic? Is this made up of pieces from the ships? From the creators?

[@matthewdewinkeleer3384]

It's the first class lounge from Titanic's sister ship. So it is a copy of what would be on Titanic pretty much.

[@belovedchaos1]

Matthew DeWinkeleer - Thank you so much for the explanation. That’s fantastic!!! Wow!

[@danielito750]

I have a Question.. it's more about the movie Titanic though... Remember when they were announcing dinner like a damn cavalry charge? and that Molly gave that suit to Jack... Well, afterwards we see Jack entering the Grand Staircase from Boat Deck... wasn't Molly's Cabin supposed to be on E-Deck or sumthin'? What the h3ll was he doing upstairs, and did he have enough time to get dressed for dinner and then go all the way up and still get in time for dinner? Also the same thing applies to Rose, Cal and Ruth since they were on B-Deck right? but they all entered the Grand Staircase from Boat-Deck .... Like.. why?.. how?! Women are not supposed to get dressed that fast... right? And they still arrived in time for dinner although the sun was dying already... hmmmmm

[@andrewsbestship]

yes, it is an illogical entry. This was a directorial choice of Cameron to show the grand staircase and the dome in the movie before showing the first-class dining room

[@thomasandrewsjr6520]

Danielito 1 an steward with an bugel reported when it was time to dress before dinner since most first class passengers had dinner clothes. 2 many historians and even James Cameron tought that Margaret slept in an cabin on B-deck but with some research historians found out that it was on E-deck (in the “Ghost of the Abyss” expedition in 2001 they tried to look for it since she said she slept in an brass bed). 3 The fact that “Jack” is walking down from the boat deck landing is the make an real life reacreation of an painting of Ken Marshall and is played for dramatic effects. 4 fun fact: the suite B-52, B-54 and B-56 was in real life occupied by Mr. Joseph Bruce Ismay the chairman of the White Stat Line and the sitting room is in the wrong style and is even made bigger, just like the grand staircase.

[@theproplady]

There are tons of inaccuracies in the Titanic movie. For instance, E Decks and B Decks looked nothing like they did in the movie. The Master At Arms shack where Jack is imprisoned was actually located in the E Deck interior, not in a room with a porthole. These changes were made for dramatic purposes.

[@thomasandrewsjr6520]

theproplady indeed.

[@ultimateagent1784]

Danielito there is a reason it’s called a film

[@cyberpunkmodels692]

Why post so late lol

[@boy-re8ii]

What happened to the contest?

[@danielito750]

that's like answering a question with another freakin' question...

[@danielito750]

here this is what they said on FB, I copied it :'3 We made the contest video private for a day or so. I'll be uploading a new video shortly to explain why. As it turns out, KZbin isn't a fan of the structure of commenting, and it's causing some issues with accounts. The new structure of the contest will likely limit you to one entry per day.

[@ksp-crafter5907]

Danielito, thank you very much for the copy! :-)

[@stephanmoore9234]

The other two are at the bottom of the sea, Olympics was saved after scraping.

[@matthewdewinkeleer3384]

Britannic's lounge was saved too! Check out our other video about the Britannic Houses and you'll see a lot of wood paneling from her lounge and there are small but noticeable differences between her and Olympic.

[@michaeltalley5151]

You need a portable 3D scanner!

[@elernation5519]

Just to note, some of the sounds used in one of the videos were made by someone else. No credit was given to him.

[@TitanicHG]

We either license or create all of our own sounds, with no exceptions. Please be more specific - what sounds are you referring to?

[@TitanicHG]

We take claims like that very seriously, just as we defend against people using our stuff without permission. If you aren't going to be more specific, we'll assume the comment is false.

[@travisvaz]

On Titanic, the first class elevators went only up to A deck, while the second class elevator went all the way up to the boat deck. Was this a design oversight or was there a reason behind it.

[@danielito750]

maybe it's couse the entrance to the 1st class lounge is situated where the lifts were supposed to be on the Boat Deck (?) I think... or was the Lounge on A-Deck ? EDIT: I remember the Lounge was on A-Deck.. so I don't know what was above the Lounge :''v nor above the lifts on A-Deck.. maybe more first class cabins... I mean.. they needed as many cabins as possible

[@dyslexicbatnam1350]

The elevators would probably take up too much deck space and they wanted as much deck space as possible

[@danielito750]

For first class cabins right? or for the officer's?

[@dyslexicbatnam1350]

I honestly don't know that's just my guess

[@danielito750]

oh well :( I can lmost bet that space was for the Officer's cabins, since that area is near to the bridge :'3 Actually.. behind the bridge IIRC.

[@TLO129]

His accent is perfect for this

[@skepticalbadger]

Who's?

[@matthewdewinkeleer3384]

Chris, the Australian (but his mother is English so it is a weird hybrid accent and still confuses me.)

[@alexanderstuff5100]

i wish i could go but it is to expensive

[@matthewdewinkeleer3384]

If you're ever in the UK you can take the train to Alwnick for a decent price, and just visit the room. But call ahead and see if there's an event taking place because it might be closed. When Chris and I arrived the room was supposedly closed and there were no viewings allowed, but at around 11pm after we had dinner at the restaurant in the hotel the staff let us in when everyone was gone. They are usually really nice.

[@goofygrimes842]

Esketit

[@fernandosantiagorodrigueze2655]

Is The restaurant Of The H.M.S. Titanic

[@dakotaplayz3988]

H.M.S?

[@MajoradeMayhem]

This is literally the first class lounge from RMS Olympic. Which is identical to the Titanic's. The panelling was salvaged and fitted into the hotel.

[@dakotaplayz3988]

@@MajoradeMayhem I know

[@fernandosantiagorodrigueze2655]

​@@MajoradeMayhemno, The RMS Olympic is in the botton Of The Ocean

[@jakebillingham8551]

Hi Titanic Honor And Glory I’ve sent you a message by messenger 😊

[@ShnaRinat]

Не усики, а пропуск в трусики