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The ‘glorious dead’ of the Arctic Convoys

Posted on August 13, 2021 by richardkemp

Yesterday I was privileged to attend the commemoration event for the 80th anniversary of the first Arctic Convoy leaving Liverpool. Being a Merchant or a Royal Navy Seaman in these convoys was one of the most dangerous postings in the … Continue reading →

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In Praise of…. Liverpool

Posted on August 29, 2018 by richardkemp

What other City in the World not only has buildings as beautiful as these but where you can see them from a deck of a Cruise Liner? There’s an old saying, “familiarity breeds contempt”. That is partly true. Too often … Continue reading →

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