Liverpool Screen School Research Seminar
Liverpool Screen School Research Seminar is a series of talks exploring media, culture and identity. The research events attract high-profile speakers and is aimed at academics and students. Find out more.
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Harry Madden interview – Elder Dempster
Harry Madden was a Junior Engineer for Elder Dempster Lines. Listen to Harry Madden's interview.
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Bibliotherapy book collection
Explore our bibliotherapy book list at LJMU Libraries. Find titles for mental well-being and personal growth.
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Jean Jones interview – Elder Dempster
Jean was a Secretary for Elder Dempster Lines. Listen to Jean's interview.
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Contact us about the project | Exhibiting Empire in Nineteenth Century Liverpool
Please contact us using the details below if you’d like to find out more about the Exhibiting Empire in Nineteenth Century Liverpool Project. We welcome enquiries from schools, teachers and community groups.
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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.
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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.
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Tag-Art
Nicola, a fine art graduate, shares the story of Tag-Art, her business specialising in murals, sculptures, and creative workshops.
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Self-employment
Self-employment can offer flexibility for disabled or neurodivergent students and graduates who prefer alternatives to traditional work environments.
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Graham Austin interview – Elder Dempster
As a Printer for Elder Dempster Lines, Graham Austin sometimes worked 18-hours a day and was responsible for printing the menus, programme of events and stationery for the ship’s various departments. Listen to Graham's interview.