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1. Travelling to IC1 Liverpool Science Park

   Here you will find information about travelling to the IC1 Liverpool Science Park including maps, directions and advice to help you find us.

2. 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.

3. 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.

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. Norma Heyman

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

6. Claire Stewart

   Sport and Exercise Sciences

7. Become a Degree Apprentice

   If you're interested in becoming a Degree Apprentice, this section can help you understand the steps you'll need to take.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. Fiona Simmons

    School of Psychology