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Liverpool born poet and writer Michael Walsh traces his Liverpool roots back to 1865. This was the year his Irish great-grandmother arrived in the Second City of Empire. His parents were born at the turn of what was to become the most tumultuous century in history. Michael's father, Patrick, fought in three major conflicts before reaching his fortieth birthday. His mother, Kathleen, was a former nun turned gun-running renegade.
On leaving school at 15 years of age, Michael spent 12 weeks at the Merchant Navy School for Sailors in Sharpness, Gloucestershire. During his years at sea, he was to visit and work in over 60 countries.
The journalist and broadcaster since provided articles and columns for numerous magazines and international news media. In 2011 he was awarded Writer of the Year by the publishers of Euro Weekly News, Europe's highest-circulation newspaper of its kind. He has authored, edited and ghosted over 70 book titles.

RETURN OF THE WANDERING SOLDIER OF FORTUNE

Scattered along the poorly maintained road serving the longest maritime docking system in Britain were many ships that passed in the night. Travellers came; some stayed a while and suddenly vanished never to be seen again. During the 1970s Liverpool’s waterfront was a watering hole for the footloose. Among them, many men don’t make friends, rootless wanderers looking for meaning in their lives.

GERMANY DISCOVERED

NOTE: Our News and Views stories are contributed by readers and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Editor.  17 Interesting Facts You May Not Know About Germany 1. Germany is the most populous country in the European Union, with over 83 million residents. 2. Berlin, the […]