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  1. About the Elder Dempster project

    The Homeward Bound: A Liverpool-West Africa Heritage Project documents the lives and memories of Elder Dempster’s seafaring and office staff. As part of the project, we recorded 25 oral testimonies.

  3. Bereavement

    Loss is something most people experience at some point in their lives, the effects of grief and loss can be overwhelming and affect all areas of our lives. Find out more about how to manage bereavement.

  5. European internships – Work abroad

    Liverpool John Moores University and our European partners offer LJMU students chances to work in a variety of traineeship roles across Europe. Find out more about the European internship opportunities available to you.

  6. Graham Austin interview – Elder Dempster

    As a Printer for Elder Dempster Lines, Graham Austin sometimes worked 18-hours a day and was responsible for printing the menus, programme of events and stationery for the ship’s various departments. Listen to Graham's interview.

  7. Relaxation

    The ability to relax is important in effectively managing stress and anxiety. Take a look at these tips and ideas to see how relaxation can fit into your daily life.

  8. James Joyce's "Chamber Music"

    Two scholarly essays by Dr Gerry Smyth relating to his setting of all 36 lyrics from James Joyce's 'Chamber Music'; this page also includes a list of 'Aphorisms and Quotations', offering reflections on different aspects of Joyce's original lyric sequence.

  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.