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  1. The Centre for Modern and Contemporary History

    Established in 2022, the Centre for Modern and Contemporary History (CMCH) supports the research of LJMU's historians, strengthens our partnerships with museums and historical societies and creates opportunities for new collaborations with researchers and historical institutions locally, nationally and internationally.

  2. History At LJMU

    A leading history department in the country, LJMU History has a 91% student satisfaction rating on the 2022 National Students Survey.

  3. Olu Olaseinde

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

  4. 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.

  5. Things to do in Liverpool

    Throughout the year Liverpool plays host to a number of festivals, free events and celebrations. Find out about a few of them.

  6. Socialising in the city

    Liverpool is known for being a sociable city with people gathering nightly in its atmospheric pubs, taking advantage of the multicultural dining options and letting their hair down in the many bars, clubs and music venues.