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  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Janet Dugdale

    Read the full oration for Janet Dugdale on the Award of their Honorary Fellowship from Liverpool John Moores University.

  5. LJMU Library

    Library spaces, resources and expertise dedicated to the needs of LJMU students, researchers, staff and external visitors.

  6. Professional Services

    Discover the range of professional services here at LJMU. We provide essential support to students, staff, and the local community.

  7. Elder Dempster Lines

    Elder Dempster Lines was one of the UK’s largest shipping companies. As part of the Homeward Bound project, we’ve spoken to a number of Elder Dempster’s former employees and passengers, recording their ‘real’ stories and experiences. You can listen to their Elder Dempster stories here.

  8. 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.

  9. People

    Meet the members of the Research Centre in Evolutionary Anthropology and Palaeoecology: read their profiles, browse through their publications, find out their interests and expertise and get in touch with them.