Armistice Day 2015
Scenes from the Pier Head yesterday in Liverpool.
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Canon Bob Evans – Part Two
Here’s the second part of our interview with Bob. 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.
How to make a 4 bight, 5 lead Turks Head knot
Here’s another useful knot demonstration from Brian which can be used to make a handy keyring.
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…
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.
Merchant Navy Day 2015
Some footage shot at St Nic’s Church today along with at the Merchant Navy Memorial at the Pier Head.
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.
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
70th Anniversary VJ Day
Filmed on the Pier Head and St Nic Church on Saturday 15th August
A simple way to tie a lanyard knot
Brian demonstrates a simple way to tie a lanyard knot.
The Three Queens arrive at Crosby Beach
Filmed on 25th May, as the three Cunard Liners meet in the Mersey. Part of the city celebrations for the 175 Cunard anniversary spectacular. Find out more here.
Ships of The Mersey – Part 1
Side one of a recording made in the 1970’s of various whistles and sirens from ships that sailed in the River Mersey.