This tablet is a replica of the original that was destroyed in a bombing raid by the German Luftwaffe in 1940. The original was located here attached to the Central Free Library that was completely destroyed in the air raid. The library was relocated within the Civic Centre building on the other side of Watts Park, where it still remains. The bomb site remained derelict for several decades until redeveloped as a law practice approximately 1980. During the redevelopment this replica tablet commemorating the Titanic musicians was installed on its original siting.