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Those in Peril, A Blue Funnel Story

Those in Peril, A Blue Funnel Story

Earlier this month, we were contacted by Miles Averill, whose father Ian Cook, has recently written a book about his time at sea, entitled ‘Those in Peril, a Blue Funnel Story’. Here’s what Miles had to say. “My father in New Zealand has written a book called ‘Those In Peril’ and which is now published in New Zealand by a…

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Canon Bob Evans – Part One

Canon Bob Evans – Part One

Well-known to tens of thousands of Liverpool Seafarers over a period of almost fifty-five years, Canon Bob Evans is the most iconic figure in the Liverpool Shipping commiunity. Find out more about Bob here You can buy Bob’s book ‘A Dog-collar on the docks’ here.

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The Planeteers

The Planeteers

Today, to celebrate Merchant Navy day, The Planteers at the Liverpool Bar Light Ship will be radiating morse code around the world to say thanks again to the Merchant Navy.

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Ensign Flags

Ensign Flags

Ensign Flags is one of the oldest flag companies in the country and it was really good of Albie to give me a tour of his premises to see how they make the flags. Notice, no computers or screen printing. Find out more here

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A Filming location in Liverpool 1950’s

A Filming location in Liverpool 1950’s

Here’s a few minutes from a filmed called ‘Clowded Yellow’ shot in Liverpool in the 1950s, It shows parts of Liverpool, Toxteth, China Town, Liverpool docks, and the Overhead Railway. You can view it from here. Thanks to JassBaron for posting.

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Unveiling of the MIMOSA Memorial

Unveiling of the MIMOSA Memorial

A Memorial for the MIMOSA was unveiled on Saturday, 30th May to commemorate the sailing of the Ship MIMOSA, One Hundred and Fifty years ago with the first Welsh settlers going out to Patagonia, Argentina. The Memorial is on Princes Parade, Liverpool, ( overlooking the Cruise Terminal ). Huw Edwards was in attendance along with the Welsh Minister of State…

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