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1. 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.

2. Ray Riley

   Ray joined Elder Dempster Lines when he was just 16. Ray worked in Hamburg, before returning to Liverpool to marry. Listen to Ray's interview.

3. Olu Olaseinde

   Olu Olaseinde was a passenger on the Elder Dempster lines. Read his story.

4. John Edge

   In his interview John Edge talks about his responsibilities as a Purser, as well as the pay and conditions he experienced when working at Elder Dempster Lines. Listen to John's interview.

5. Jean Jones interview – Elder Dempster

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

6. Peter Woods

   Peter Woods was a Cadet Officer at Elder Dempster Lines. Listen to Peter's interview.

7. Sir John Skehel

   Read the oration for Sir John Skehel on the award of their Honorary Fellowship from Liverpool John Moores University presented by Professor Frank Sanderson.

8. David McLean

   Read the oration for David McLean on the award of their Honorary Fellowship from Liverpool John Moores University presented by Professor Frank Sanderson.

9. John Kelly

   Read the oration for John Kelly on the award of their Honorary Fellowship from Liverpool John Moores University presented by Professor Frank Sanderson.

10. Neurodiversity Awareness

    Materials and resources on Neurodiversity, covering support for individuals, guidance for managers and general information on neuroinclusion.