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1. 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.

2. Timeline – Elder Dempster

   Browse through the dates on the Elder Dempster timeline to learn more about the history of the Elder Dempster Lines shipping company.

3. Liverpool John Moores University Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement 2023/24

   Liverpool John Moores University is committed to improving our practices to play our part in eradicating slavery and human trafficking. Read our Modern Slavery Act Transparency Statement.

4. Harry Madden interview – Elder Dempster

   Harry Madden was a Junior Engineer for Elder Dempster Lines. Listen to Harry Madden's interview.

5. Ian Walker interview

   Ian Walker was a Fourth Engineer for Elder Dempster Lines. Listen to Ian Walker's interview.

6. Jean Jones interview – Elder Dempster

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

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

9. 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.

10. 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.