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1. Alumni stories

   Read the stories of alumni, find out about our research and interests, delve into our subjects, learn more about Liverpool and discover what makes LJMU a great place to study.

2. Ken Birch

   Ken Birch was a Managing Director for Elder Dempster Lines. Ken had a family history of seafaring and had experience of the sea as a child after he and his family relocated to Southport because of the bombings in WWII. LIsten to Ken's interview.

3. David Anson interview – Elder Dempster

   As Second Engineer at Elder Dempster Lines, David was responsible for: the care and maintenance of machinery, the power generation, the pumping system, the refrigeration and other electrical items. Listen to David's interview.

4. Interviews and memoirs – Elder Dempster

   As part of the Homeward Bound project we’ve collected 25 oral testimonies from Elder Dempster Line’s seafaring and office staff. Listen to the interviews.

5. Harry Madden interview – Elder Dempster

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

6. Jim Forsey interview

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

7. Tag-Art

   Nicola, a fine art graduate, shares the story of Tag-Art, her business specialising in murals, sculptures, and creative workshops.

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. Jean Jones interview – Elder Dempster

   Jean was a Secretary for Elder Dempster Lines. Listen to Jean's interview.

10. The faces - Faces of Merseyside

    View the Faces of Merseyside facial images based on the occupations and interests of Merseyside people.