Derry of the Past

Derry of the Past Derry is full of history, much more than most and I want to share it with you. Join me in a photographic journey through the history of 'our' city.
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An old image of Sammy Wray in the Fountain, thanks to Deborah Ann for sharing this image.
16/06/2026

An old image of Sammy Wray in the Fountain, thanks to Deborah Ann for sharing this image.

* 1958 - Brothers Joseph and Peter Boucher who won the competitions in the violin at Feis Dhoire CholmcilleThanks to the...
16/06/2026

* 1958 - Brothers Joseph and Peter Boucher who won the competitions in the violin at Feis Dhoire Cholmcille

Thanks to the Derry Journal for sharing this image. See more great images from the people of our cities past in the Derry Journal: The Lost Achieves Book, available from the Guildhall Press

* A foggy Shipquay Street in what looks like the 50's. Not a lot has changed on this lower part of the street. Thanks to...
15/06/2026

* A foggy Shipquay Street in what looks like the 50's. Not a lot has changed on this lower part of the street. Thanks to Michael Burns for sharing this image.

* An old painting of Derry looking over from the Waterside over to the City Side. Thanks to Ivan Ballard for sharing thi...
15/06/2026

* An old painting of Derry looking over from the Waterside over to the City Side. Thanks to Ivan Ballard for sharing this image.

Here we have an image of the Young Sarsfields Hurling Club outside St Eugene’s School, Francis St. The team had won the ...
15/06/2026

Here we have an image of the Young Sarsfields Hurling Club outside St Eugene’s School, Francis St. The team had won the North West League & Co Derry championship in the 1933/34 season. Early in the C20th, hurling was a very popular and successful sport in the County.

Anyone recognise a granda or great granda in the pic or recall time at the Francis St School? Do share in the comments. Thanks to Joseph Keys for sharing this image.

* All these photos are from 1973. This first one is of a football team from St Peter's High School. Perhaps you know som...
15/06/2026

* All these photos are from 1973. This first one is of a football team from St Peter's High School. Perhaps you know somebody - or, maybe, everyone.

* The City Picture House on William Street, until recently the site of Kam House Chinese restaurant, ran from 1935 until...
14/06/2026

* The City Picture House on William Street, until recently the site of Kam House Chinese restaurant, ran from 1935 until the late 1960s. Thanks to Foyle Civic Trust for sharing this image.

Here we have an interesting one, an old photo of the Corinthians football club line-up from 1920-1921. Brian, who shared...
14/06/2026

Here we have an interesting one, an old photo of the Corinthians football club line-up from 1920-1921. Brian, who shared this image is trying to find out more information about them as his grandfather played with them - does anyone know much about them? Do share in the comments!

Free Derry Corner in 1983. You can see the the Rossville Flats to the right. The buildings to the left have been refaced...
14/06/2026

Free Derry Corner in 1983. You can see the the Rossville Flats to the right. The buildings to the left have been refaced since and definitely look much better. Thanks to \Jim Cunningham for sharing this image.

* This old photo is from the early 1960s. It's of the Rosemount Boys' PS football team. Can spot Jon 'Ugg' Clifford, Tho...
14/06/2026

* This old photo is from the early 1960s. It's of the Rosemount Boys' PS football team. Can spot Jon 'Ugg' Clifford, Thomas 'Tucker' Doherty and Seamus 'Shakes' McDowell. Do you recognise anyone else? Do share in the comments!

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