A new souvenir special explores the colourful history of Liverpool's dockland and the legacy of the men who worked there.
'Dockers' is a unique insight into the lives of men who were considered the backbone of the city, proud workers who were a vital part of the changing fortunes of the Port of Liverpool.
Local journalist and author Peter Grant, who himself is the son of a docker, has compiled interviews with the likes of Tom O’Connor, Mickey Finn, Stan Boardman, Brian Jacques, Jimmy McGovern, Alan Bleasdale and Ricky Tomlinson.
These are the stars and celebrities who owe dockers a living and reveal their memories from the pubs on every corner to the passion of the strikes giving interesting, enlightening and often hilarious first-hand accounts of life in and around the docks.
With over a hundred photographs from the archives of the Liverpool Daily Post and Echo, ‘Dockers’ takes you on a compelling journey inside the Mersey quayside’s lives and loves, from the vital role of the Overhead Railway and tug boats, to the dockers’ witty and comical nicknames for each other.
It's on sale now £3.99 in local newsagents, call 0845 143 0001 or visit www.merseyshop.com.
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