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  1. Barry Groombridge interview – Elder Dempster

    Barry Groombridge joined Elder Dempster Lines aged 16. Barry’s first voyage was from London to the United States, via West Africa. The voyage lasted nine months. Listen to Barry’s interview to hear about the Christmas he spent with nuns in Madeira and what life was like as a purser at Elder Dempster Lines.

  2. Finding jobs in the green sector

    In 2023, LJMU hosted its first Green Skills and Jobs Fair, bringing together organisations to meet students and graduates interested in sustainability careers.

  3. About the Elder Dempster project

    The Homeward Bound: A Liverpool-West Africa Heritage Project documents the lives and memories of Elder Dempster’s seafaring and office staff. As part of the project, we recorded 25 oral testimonies.

  4. Building a network

    Want to build a career in the green sector? Connect with professionals already working in the field to gain insights and guidance.