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1. Denis Kelly interview – Elder Dempster

   Denis Kelly worked in the marketing department for Elder Dempster Lines. Find out more about Denis's experiences by listening to his interview.

2. Webrevolve

   James, a multimedia computing graduate from LJMU, shares his journey of founding Webrevolve, an award-winning digital agency.

3. Alan Wigelsworth interview – Elder Dempster

   Alan Wigelsworth began working for Elder Dempster Lines aged 15. Alan joined the company as office boy. Listen to Alan's interview.

4. Olu Olaseinde

   Olu Olaseinde was a passenger on the Elder Dempster lines. Read his story.

5. Physical Literacy Expert Panel

   This project aims to create a universal definition of physical literacy in England to hopefully catalyse efforts to adopt, support and promote physical literacy in practice.

6. Richard Rigg

   Richard Rigg was an engineer with Elder Dempster Lines in the early part of the twentieth century. Read the account of his experiences with the shipping company.

7. Joe Moran: Histories of the Everyday

   Professor Joe Moran is known for writing histories of the complex thoughts that we bury in our everyday culture.

8. During your stay - Exchange and study abroad students

   Liverpool John Moores University supports exchange and study abroad students with resources and opportunities to make your university experience unforgettable.

9. Jo Stanley

   Dr Jo Stanley is a historian. Read about women who worked for Elder Dempster Lines, as well as two detailed pieces about the lives of two of Elders' former female employees - May Quinn and Julia Andrews.

10. Derek Bailey interview – Elder Dempster

    Derek Bailey joined Elder Dempster Lines in 1957. In his interview, Derek recalls what it was like living on a ship with a wife and children at home. Derek also speaks about Elder Dempster Lines’ latter years.