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1. Postgraduate fees, funding and money advice

   Find out what you need to know about your postgraduate fees, funding and helpful advice for managing your finances.

2. The history of Elder Dempster Lines

   Read more about the history of Elder Dempster Lines - the largest UK shipping group between Western Europe and West Africa from the late-nineteenth century to the 1980s.

3. Jean Jones interview – Elder Dempster

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

4. Jim Forsey interview

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

5. Alan Dean interview – Elder Dempster

   Alan Dean was a purser for Elder Dempster Lines. Listen to Alan's interview.

6. Denis Kelly interview – Elder Dempster

   Denis Kelly worked in the marketing department for Elder Dempster Lines. Find out more about Denis's experiences by listening to his interview.

7. The faces - Faces of Merseyside

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

8. Alan Wigelsworth interview – Elder Dempster

   Alan Wigelsworth began working for Elder Dempster Lines aged 15. Alan joined the company as office boy. Listen to Alan's interview.

9. 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.

10. 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.