Secrets of Sudley: Blue Funnel, Alfred Holt, and China

A special-handling session and talk examines Alfred Holt, the Blue Funnel Line and its links between Liverpool and China, including Chinese seafarers and Liverpool’s Chinese community, through objects, documents, photographs and personal stories.

This handling session and talk explores Alfred Holt, the Blue Funnel Line and the movement of people and goods between Liverpool and China. Through original objects, documents, photographs and personal stories, it considers Chinese seafarers and the formation of Liverpool’s Chinese community, alongside the shipping company’s role in maritime trade. The event article gives a 10am–noon session time; confirm the time when booking.