Chapple, R. M. 2014 Game of Thrones exhibition | Belfast | June 2014. Blogspot post

1. Game of Thrones exhibition | Belfast | June 2014
Originally posted online on 15 June 2014 at rmchapple.blogspot.com
(http://rmchapple.blogspot.co.uk/2014/06/game-of-thrones-exhibition-belfast-june.html)
I know, I know! … This is supposed to be an archaeology blog, so what am I doing taking a
tangent off into the world of Game of Thrones? Well … everything and nothing, I suppose.
The obligatory 'Iron Throne' photo
On one level, the books and TV show are a remarkably successful reworking of various
Medievally and Renaissancey vibes. On another, the costumes and props are testament to vast
skill by a huge variety of amazing craftspeople. Both of these are wonderful and laudable, but
it’s not why I wanted to share some images from the exhibition at the Waterfront Hall (which
closed today, Sunday June 15th … sorry). Beyond the actors, the CGI and all these fine
costumes, sets, and props, quite a bit of the TV show is filmed here in Northern Ireland, my
adopted home. So many of the landscapes of Westeros (and some of Essos), so familiar on our
screens, are all within driving distance of Belfast. Similarly, quite a few Northern Irish heritage
sites also appear in supporting roles, helping bring this entire world to life. So, if you’re a fan,
or even if you’ve never heard of the show (where have you been for the last four+ years?), –
enjoy the photos and, perhaps, think about coming here to see the real locations for yourself.
[Click on any image for larger versions]

2. Costumes for Daenerys Targaryen
Necklace worn by Daenerys Targaryen at the taking of Yunkai

3. Dragon eggs
Story boards from Season 3

4. L: Jaime Lannister
R: Brienne of Tarth
Chapple minor surveys a severed hand

5. By season 7 this wall will be huge ...
Chapple minor surveys a severed wolf head

6. L: Arya Stark
R: Gregor 'The Hound' Clegane
Stick 'em with the pointy end ...

7. L: Jon Snow
R: Ygritte
Jon Snow's sword, 'Longclaw'

8. 'Longclaw': Detail of pommel
Ygritte's bow

9. Overview of the exhibition
L: Melisandre
M: Stannis Baratheon
R: Davos Seaworth
Melisandre's choker with red stone

10. The Occulus Rift trip to the top of the wall!
(Not for the faint of heart!)
Tyrion Lannister

11. L: Sansa Stark
R: Oberyn Martell
Cersei Lannister

12. L: Margaery Tyrell
R: Joffrey Baratheon
Selection of weapons

13. Eddard Stark's sword 'Ice'
L: 'Oathkeeper'
R: Sword of Gregor 'The mountain' Clegane

14. Inside the exhibition
Sansa Stark's necklace from the Purple Wedding

15. Petyr_Baelish's mockingbird
Crowns:
Top: Margaery Tyrell
Bottom: Joffrey Baratheon

16. L: Loras Tyrell's Rose
R: Hand of the King
Model of the top of the wall
Collection of Wildling artefacts

17. L: Bran Stark
R: Hodor
Check these out:
Discover Northern Ireland’s map of GoT locations.
Discover Northern Ireland’s post covering much the same territory.
Causeway Coast & Glens page on GoT locations.
And their downloadable driving tours of the filming locations.
Ireland.com video interviews with cast & crew on why they chose Northern Ireland.
IMDB’s full list of filming locations.