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1. Harry Madden interview – Elder Dempster

   Harry Madden was a Junior Engineer for Elder Dempster Lines. Listen to Harry Madden's interview.

2. Kathryn's story

   Find your place at LJMU...we talk to Kathyrn about her experiences at the University.

3. Jim Forsey interview

   Jim was a Purser at Elder Dempster Lines. Listen to Jim's interview.

4. 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.

5. New finds and related archives – Elder Dempster

   Read more about new finds for the Elder Dempster Lines - the largest UK shipping group between Western Europe and West Africa from the late-nineteenth century to the 1980s.

6. Brian McManus interview – Elder Dempster

   Brian McManus joined Elder Dempster Lines as a second officer and made his way up the ranks to master. Find out more about Brian's experiences onboard the ships by listening to his interview.

7. Barry Fowler interview – Elder Dempster

   Barry Fowler joined King Edward the Seventh Nautical College, London in May 1952. Barry spent four years as an apprentice and eventually rose to the position of captain at Elder Dempster Lines.

8. Alfred William Thomas interview – Elder Dempster

   Alfred William Thomas was an engineering with Elder Dempster in the early part of the twentieth century, read the account of his experiences with the company.

9. Food

   Discover how LJMU promotes health and sustainability with local and ethical food sourcing. Using plant-based menus, Fair Trade coffee and water refill stations.

10. Social events

    Find out about the social events planned for the ECBB conference including the social evening on the 11 August and the Student Social on the 9 August.