The maritime disasters that sink without a trace

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The Empress of Ireland was a vessel that sank in the St Lawrence in 1914, with 1,012 deaths, fewer than had occurred on the Titanic in 1912, though 840 passengers died compared with 807 on the Titanic. The Empress of Ireland disaster is not remembered by many people, partly because it was overshadowed by the outbreak of war later that year. The Titanic disaster was used to provide stories of heroic behavior labeled as 'British'. A later disaster in 1999, when a collision occurred involving the Norwegian Dream passenger ship has also been used to provide examples of Britishness, though links with Britain are scant.

Facilities & equipment, Ireland, Deep Sea Foreign Transport, Deep Sea Freight Transportation, Social aspects, United Kingdom, Accidents, Shipping industry, Marine transportation

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Bobby Campbell

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Journalist Bobby Campbell began his working life as an apprentice engineering fitter at John Brown's shipyard in Clydebank, Scotland. He was interested in both music and politics, and came under the influence of Labour MP Norman Buchan. He played in a band which focused on urban Scottish folk music, and wrote some music. He came to London, England, in 1964 as a maintenance fitter, and continued his involvement with politics and music. He entered journalism as a sub-editor on the sports pages of the Daily Worker.

Obituary, Journalists, Campbell, Robert Arthur Thornbury

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Portrait of the artist as an Englishman

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UK society has become much less repressed than it used to be, according to writer-illustrator Raymond Briggs. He recalls that his parents were very aware of their place in society and that they were in awe of those in authority. He has told his parents' story in his book 'Ethel and Ernest,' a strip-cartoon in which the drawings tell most of the story. He feels that his work is demanding, but not as demanding as the work of those who work in factories.

Authors, Writers, Interview, Briggs, Raymond

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