A History in 100 Objects of Derry - Derry City Council

ForewordThe task of collecting, preserving andmaking publicly accessible collections ofintrinsic value is important for the city’smemory bank. It was with these thoughtsin mind that Derry City Council’s Heritageand Museum Service created this newexhibition exploring the history of our citythrough objects suggested by the public.The museum and archive collection consists ofover 10,000 objects which richly illustrate theunique heritage of the city. The gathering of sucha collection could not have been achieved withoutthe assistance of those who donated objects, localsupporters, organisations that provided grant aidand dedicated staff, past and present.Writer and editor Fintan O’Toole neatly sumsup the importance of objects as material things,that can be touched, that are visible, physical andtangible. Objects have meaning and value, butthey can also touch on emotions and aspirations;they can move us in odd and unpredictable ways.“Objects can put us in touch with the past in adirect and immediate way. But they also help usto a more complex understanding of the past.There is a certain paradox that surrounds them.They seem precise and fixed, literally tangible.When so much about the past – especially theIrish past – is contested, physical things seem toprovide secure anchors in history. They ought tomake things simpler. And yet, when you actuallyexamine any object, this apparent simplicityquickly falls away. Interesting objects tend toprovoke more questions than they can answer.”We hope this exhibition will stimulate an interestin preserving memories and understanding theimportance of documenting our history.2

TheGasyardLecky RoadBishop StreetBishop StreetMagaziButchers St Ferryquay StAbercorn RdShipquay SIntroductionArtillery StCarlisle RdOrchard SttreetWater StUnearthing the history of the city, oneobject at a time…Many of the objects selected for the exhibition arewhat many will see as traditional museum objects,objects that have stood the test of time, chancediscoveries, rare and celebrated objects, such asThe cityLocationsTower MuseumGuildhallFoyle Valley Railway MuseumWorkhouse MuseumAustins Department StoreNorth West Regional CollegeCraigavon Bridger FoyleDuke StreetFountain HillSpencer RoadAlfred SYork StColumBonds HillClooney TerraceLr Violet StGlendermott RdPrimrose StBenvarden AveKnockdara ParkA6 to BelfastDungiven RdUpr Violet Stthe Thornhill bead and the Promise Chalice. Manyof these items selected themselves, iconic andprecious.Other more contemporary objects tell the storyof our more recent past and the people who haveshaped it.Derry is an historic walled city with a river that has seen many arrivals and departures. It is a city withsuch a rich heritage it’s impossible to tell it’s story with just 100 objects but here goes………..Key for map locationsMuseum of Free DerrySt Augustine’sSt Columb’s CathedralBeech Hill County House HotelDerry Visitor & Convention Bureau3

1. Model ship made of boneA model of a sailing ship madefrom whale bones by Frenchprisoners interned in the cityduring the Napoleonic Wars.It is an object of quite remarkablebeauty, and its story links the citywith the Napoleonic Wars and theUnited Irishmen. It is incredible tothink that this was made by Frenchprisoners.Proposed byBernadette Walsh2. Thornhill beadDuring excavations at Thornhill the remains of an EarlyNeolithic settlement were discovered.This bead was made around 6,000 years ago by ahighly skilled craft worker using only wooden and stoneimplements.It is seen as an act of caring, a creative act which defines theculture of the people in this place and is a legacy to us from6000 years ago.Proposed byBernadette Walsh4

3. Civil Rights badgeThe Derry civil rights emblem was designed in 1968 by localartist Sheila McClean. The oakleaf recognises the ancientorigins of the city’s name Doire, an oakgrove. Black andwhite were used to represent all persuasions.This was a significant time for the city when people fromdifferent backgrounds came together to campaign for betterhousing, more jobs and the right to vote in local elections.Proposed byMargaret Edwards4. Undertones album coverThe Undertones are recognised as one of thegreatest bands to come from the city.The music of the Undertones is a soundtrack for thecity, still sounding as fresh as when it was recorded.Legendary DJ John Peel nominated ‘Teenage Kicks’as the most influential song of his time.Proposed byBernadette Walsh5. Box of buttonsButtons sewn onto cards and stored in cardboard boxes.My grandfather, Edward Tinney, owned the Bayview ShirtFactory, Society Street, Derry. When he died in 1942 thefactory was left to my mother and her two sisters. They soldthe factory in the mid-50s. (The building is now occupied byDerry Youth & Community Workshop).Shirt factory buttons have been kept in the loft of mygrandparents’ home and, since the mid-sixties, in our garage.I have a range of buttons in bags, boxes, and sewn on tocardboard in individual boxes.Proposed byMo Durkan5

6. Promise ChaliceThis silver gilt chalice was brought to the City in 1613 byMathias Springham, an agent for the Irish Society. It isinscribed in Latin “To the Church of God in the City of Derry,the gift of the Londoners”.It is not only an iconic object but one of the oldest objects inthe City, dating from the Plantation.Proposed byIan Bartlett7. The four locks and keys of the City Gates from the 17th centuryThese were used to lock the four entrances to the City inthe 17th century, including the Shutting of the Gates by theApprentice Boys in December 1688.As a walled city the gates and locks are synonymous with thehistory of the city.Proposed byIan Bartlett8. Rolls Royce Merlin engine Mk XII from Spitfire P8074This virtually intact engine was recoveredduring the excavation of Spitfire P8074 fromthe Inishowen Peninsula in June 2011.The aircraft was based at RAF Eglinton andwas flown by a young American Pilot OfficerRoland ‘Bud’ Wolfe.IThe engine tells the story of the city’s roleduring WW2, Ireland’s neutrality, Americanpilots, a Canadian businessman, the SpitfireWings Appeal, an American family’s journeyto retrace their father’s footsteps and howorganisations came together to permit thefirst excavation of a Spitfire to take place inIreland.Proposed byJonny McNee6

9. Passage certificateThe J & J Cooke certificate, pre-paid, is for aJames Mullan for a journey to Philadelphia.Derry was a port of emigration for manytravelling onto the United States and Canada.This shows how many had their passage paidfor in the United States.Proposed byBrian Mitchell10. Passenger listThe passenger list shows a James Mullanof Plumbridge, sailing on the ‘Superior’from Derry to Philadelphia in 1853.A passenger list is often a vital clue whenresearching family history, evidence of anancestor leaving these lands.Proposed byBrian Mitchell11. Waterside Hospital StretcherA stretcher from the Waterside Hospital.The Workhouse closed in 1947 and the hospital opened in1948. The hospital relocated to Gransha in 1991.It is a unique artifact from the hospital which also showshow medical technology has developed.Proposed byHeather Taylor7

12. The Carrec Stone (Welsh Stone) situated in the porchGenealogical Stone recording an ancient Welsh Royal Familycirca 980 – 1600.This stone records the death of Richard Carrec, anElizabethan soldier who was descended from a Welsh Royalfamily who fought to prevent the Normans invading Wales.As the earliest gravestone in the city it has a unique place inthe city’s genealogical history.Proposed byHazel Philson13. World War 2 Kriegsmarine U Boat ClockThis German 8 day clock was machined from a piece ofbrass. It was removed from a surrendered U Boat at Lisahallydocks.This beautifully made object helps tell the story the cityplayed in the fight against the deadly U boat threat to alliedshipping.Proposed byTony Boyle14. World War 2 parabolic reflector mirrorMirrors like these were widely used; a beam of light would befocused on to the mirror which would reflect the beam intoa powerful searchlight.During the Battle of the Atlantic search lights were used tolight the night sky, enabling the gunners to target enemyplanes.This is an unusual object, illustrating the important role thecity played in the Battle of the Atlantic.Proposed byTony Boyle815. 1/18 hand built model of an Armoured RUC Tangi Land RoverThe model depicts a riot damaged vehicle attached to RUCLondonderry, mid 1990’s.Armoured Land Rovers have been used in NI since the mid1970’s. They are uniquely Northern Irish and have evolved tobecome highly sophisticated machines.I have an interest in armoured vehicles that have served inthe NI conflict, I also scratch build models.These old grey ‘landys’ are synonymous with Derry’stroubled past.Proposed byTony Boyle

16. The ‘Swilly’ ominbus time table from 1963In 1863 the Londonderry and Lough Swilly Railway, or simply the‘Swilly’ opened a line to Farland Point, adding a further line toBuncrana in 1864. It continued as a railway company until 1953with its headquarters in Derry even though most of the railway ranin Donegal. Since then it has operated a cross border bus servicealongside school buses. The company is the oldest surviving railwaycompany set up in the Victorian era that is still trading, celebrating150 years in 2013. The ‘Swilly bus‘ could be called ‘legendary’.Proposed byBernadette Walsh17. Derry Civil Rights Association bannerThis banner was last carried on thecivil rights march in January 1972 byJim Wray, who was later shot dead.The banner was laid across the bodyof Hugh Gilmour, and across thepool of blood that marked the spotwhere Barney McGuigan died.One of the most potent symbolsof Bloody Sunday, the banner wasrecovered first by the McKanefamily, and looked after by the Bondfamily. It was given to Derry CityCouncil in the 1990s and has beenon display in the Museum of FreeDerry since 2009.Proposed byMuseum of Free Derry18. Fr Edward Daly’s handkerchiefThe bloodstained handkerchief which Fr Daly waved as heled the group carrying the dying Jackie Duddy, out of theBogside, now one of the most iconic images of the conflict.The handkerchief remained in the Duddy family, and Jackie’ssister Kay kept it with her during the campaign for justice.It was donated to the collection. She took it back for one dayon 15 June 2010 as she read the report of the second BloodySunday Inquiry.Proposed byMuseum of Free Derry & Julieann Campbell9

19. Austins Department Stores fabric book of swatchesAustin’s was established in 1830 and is the world’s oldestindependent department store.This book speaks of a time when fashionable homes reliedon Austin’s for all their interior design, keeping a range of allthe most up to date styles.Proposed byPauline Mitchell20. BSR RecorderThe Birmingham Sound Reproducers (BSR) had two plantsin the city, Bligh’s Lane Creggan and Drumahoe, employingover 2000 people from 1951-1967.BSR was a major employer and its closure in 1967 was aserious blow to the city. They produced the revolutionaryBSR ‘changer’ record player which could hold and switch upto 12 vinyl records at one time.Proposed byMargaret Edwards21. Portrait of TilleIn the 1850s the Glasgow shirt and collar manufacturer,William Tillie, introduced the first sewing machine toDerry. He and his partner, John Henderson, had come tothe city in 1851.Tillie and Henderson’s shirt factory became one of thebiggest shirt factories in the world. For a century anda half shirt making was the most important industryin Derry. Tillie and Henderson‘s factory was a majoremployer right up to its closure in 1972 and was widelyregarded as a great place to work.Proposed byMaura Craig10

22. Poster of Amelia Earhart’s journeyAmelia Earhart was the first female pilot to fly across theAtlantic Ocean. She set off from Newfoundland on 20 May1932, aiming her plane for Paris, and instead hit a field inDerry, known as Ballyarnett.She was one of the most significant women of the lastcentury, and she has a link with the city that should becelebrated. She mysteriously disappeared while flying overthe Pacific Ocean.Proposed byRoisin Doherty23. Doctor McDermott’s doctor’s bagA typical brown leather doctor’s bag, containing medicalequipment, which would have been used by a GP.Dr Donal McDermott was a very well known GP from thecity. Together with Dr Raymond McClean, Dr McCabe andDr Devlin he established a practice in Great James Street in1963. He was active in the Civil Rights movement and willbe remembered for delivering and in some cases for namingmany babies born during his time as a GP.Proposed byMargaret Edwards24. Lone Sailor statuetteThe Lone Sailor statuette is a replica of the Lone Sailorstatue that stands outside the US Navy Memorial inWashington DC. It represents a petty officer of the US Navyin the Second World War and the service of all members ofthe US Navy in that conflict.It was presented to the city by John Cosgrove of theDestroyer Escort Sailors’ Association (DESA) to mark thewartime links between the city and the US Navy, whichhad its first European base. Naval Operating Base (NOB)Londonderry, situated here from February 1942 untilAugust 1944. At least 6,000 US Navy and US Marine Corpspersonnel served in the city during that time.Proposed byRichard Doherty11

25. First World War ‘Love Token’This unusual object is made of material from the uniformof the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, an Irish infantry regiment.The regimental district comprised the counties of Donegal,Londonderry, Tyrone and Fermanagh.This belonged to my Granny Teresa Doherty and appears tobe some sort of ‘love token’ remembering Daniel Carlin whowas serving in Dunree, County Donegal at the time.Proposed byTheresa Garnon & Nell McCallion26. Derry Journal poster 1890The Derry Journal was founded in 1772 as the ‘London-DerryJournal and General Advertiser’ as a four page paper costingone penny, reporting local and international news.Initially the paper adopted a Protestant editorial policy.However in 1829 the paper endorsed Catholic Emancipationleading to the then editor, William Wallen resigning inprotest to form the ‘Londonderry Sentinel and North WestAdvertiser’. The paper was renamed the ‘Derry Journal’ in1880.Proposed byTerence Peoples27. William McCorkell flagThe Mc Corkell shipping company played a major role in thetransatlantic passenger trade from city in the 19th century.By 1870 as steamships took over from sailing vessels theymoved into grain importation, but by 1896 the McCorkellshipping business was wound up. One of the best knownships of the fleet was the Minnehaha.This reflects a time when the city’s port was a major locationfor thousands of people to emigrate to North Americaand beyond. It links our city to the wider world and to theworldwide Diaspora.Proposed byMargaret Edwards12

28. Columbkille steam train engineThis magnificent steam train was built in 1907 for theCounty Donegal Railways and was used until 1959, when theCDR closed.Very few of these trains are still in existence, and as anobject it shows the city’s links to railway heritage. Today theonly railway line in the city goes to Belfast.Proposed byHeather Taylor29. Jack Scoltock’s dive logbookThe City of Derry Sub Aqua Club had gone on many dives ina quest to find the location of La Trinidad Valencera.A regular dive, a stub of a toe on a cannon, and the discoveryof a shipwreck which became of international historicalimportance.The discovery of La Trinidad Valencera led to theestablishment of a multi-disciplinary team of experts withan objective of developing techniques to ensure the objectswere salvaged from the seabed.Proposed byDave Atherton30. Foyle Singers LP ‘In Derry Vale’ 1970’sMichael Mason was an organist, conductor and choral leaderin the city from the 1950s until his death in 1986.The Foyle Singers won numerous All-Ireland competitionsand were the Oireachtas Na Gaeilge All-Ireland championson seven occasions.Choirs and choral groups represent an important element inthe social, community and cultural history of the city.The city will host it’s first Choral Festival in October 2013.Proposed byAnnmarie Begley31. ‘An Turas’ / ‘The Voyage’‘An Turas’ was commissioned by the Scottish Government asa gift to the people of the city for 2013.The music accompanies an artwork featuring a ScottishGáidhlig manuscript.The music was the underscore for the opening ceremony forthe ‘Return of Colmcille’ pageant, directed by Frank CottrellBoyce in June 2013.The object tells the story of the relationship between theGael of Ireland and Scotland, marking the links forgedthrough plantation and emigration.Proposed byPól Ó Frighil13

32. Gweedore Bar BookJames and Margaret Sweeney owned theGweedore Bar, Waterloo Street, from1912.James kept a record of the money heloaned to the seasonal migrants on theiroutward journey.The volume includes 1,555 entriesbetween the years 1915 to 1945, detailingthe name, place and amount.This is an unusual item showing therole played by local business men in theseasonal migration.Proposed byBrian Mitchell33. Ceramic artwork showing the coat of arms of the cityThis art work is a collection of different mottos and emblemsthat are associated with the city.The city’s coat of arms represents the place. But this artworkreflects other words that have significance to the people wholive here. Is this the artist’s way of bringing elements of ourdifferent identities together?Proposed byMargaret Edwards14

34. The Derry-Newfie North Atlantic Convoy BellDerry –Newfie Convoy Bell Commissioned by the CanadianNaval Officers Club in Newfoundland and presented to theLondonderry Branch of the Royal Naval Association.The Bell signifies the links between Canada and Derry ~Londonderry when the city was the base for the AtlanticConvoy Escorts. For 6 long years there was up to 140 ships inthe Foyle and over 30,000 sailors from many nations.Proposed byRobert Buchanan, Frank Brown and Eddie Lavery35. Columban ChaliceThis Chalice was produced by the Masons Company and isillustrated with images from the Book of Kells.This object is to be exhibited in the St. Columba HeritageCentre when renovation is complete in 2014.This object highlights the 6th century monastic foundationsof this city and its founding father Columba. Art throughillustrations, illuminated manuscripts, and sculptures areconsidered some of the key legacies of Columba.Proposed byGrainne McCafferty36. ‘Free Derry’ bannerThis banner symbolises Free Derry, theperiod during the late 1960s and 1970s whenthe people of the Bogside, Brandywell andCreggan erected barricades to shut out firstthe Unionist and then the British state fromtheir area.The banner was originally hung across WilliamStreet, and then later stretched across abarricade that blocked off Chamberlain Street.It was donated to the collection by JimmyPorter.Proposed byMuseum of Free Derry15

37. Pamphlet from the Apprentice Boys collectionThe pamphlet details the order of service for the ‘Openingand Dedication Ceremony of the extension to the ApprenticeBoys Memorial Hall’.This significant event was conducted by ViscountessCraigavon in 1937.2014 is the 300th anniversary of the formation of the firstApprentice Boys Club and the Apprentice Boys Associationare currently developing their new Heritage Centre.Proposed bySieges Heroes Museum38. An illustrated book by the children of Iona‘The Return of Colm Cille’ was a spectacular pageantcelebrating Colm Cille in June 2013, perhaps the mostpowerful story our city has to tell.This book was created by the children of Iona and brought toDerry on a curragh as a gift to the people of the city.The gift was commissioned by the Scottish Executive to markthe enduring connection between Iona and Derry.Proposed byMayor, Councillor Martin Reilly & Culture Company39. Shorthand notebook from Londonderry City Council with typed notesA shorthand notebook from February 1974, a practicerarely used today, and a typed report ‘Conduct ofMeetings’.The objects are evidence of a changing landscape inlocal authority. The notes refer to the conduct ofmembers in meetings.Proposed byMaureen Allen16

40. The Big WeaveOne of the five weaves commissioned by St Augustine’s as part of the ‘Big Weave project’.The weave was specially commissioned in 2013 by St Augustine’s to mark the 400th anniversary of thecity walls and the 1450th anniversary of Colmcille’s voyage to Iona.Proposed byMarty Melarky41. ‘Feis Doire Colmcille’ programme 1922Feis Doire Colmcille began in 1922 in theGuildhall. It developed out of a feeling that Irishculture was at risk.Participants would compete in competitionssuch as Irish verse, speech and drama, choralverse, public speaking, Irish dance and music.The Feis has provided a platform for thousandsof young people to express their talents.Proposed byPat McCafferty17

42. A wooden ship’s wheelA wooden ships wheel with brass fixings.The maritime history of the city will be celebrated as webegin planning for the new Maritime Museum in Ebrington.Proposed byJoanne Stewart43. Vintage roller-skatesIt was the early 1950s, I was a young teenager and I wouldfrequently visit the Ritz Roller Rink on the Strand Road.It was the number one attraction for the youth of the city.Great memories, lasting friendships, happy times wereenjoyed by all!.Proposed byEdward Hart1844. Radio Foyle car45. Projector from the RialtoRadio Foyle started broadcasting in September 1979 aspart of BBC Northern Ireland. The Radio Foyle news car wasonce a very familiar sight in the city, reporting from variouslocations. Outside broadcasts still happen today but thetechnology has certainly moved on.Our local radio station is unique in Northern Ireland and hasreported on all of the city’s major stories since 1979. It is avibrant part of city life today, for news, arts, culture, sportand the especially the Derry humour.Proposed byMargaret EdwardsThe Rialto Cinema opened in 1918 with a seating capacity of800. Between 1936 and 1983 it was managed by a varietyof organizations. It was taken over by Derry City Councilin 1983 with an annual programme of shows and films. In2001 the Rialto closed, replaced by the Millennium Forum,it was demolished in 2006 and objects such as the projectorwere removed.The Rialto was home to many events from the Foyle FilmFestival to concerts and shows.Proposed byNerve Centre

46. Charlie Nash’s belt47. Spider Kelly trophyCharlie Nash donated many of his personal items to theMuseum Service to encourage young people to be inspiredand take up the sport.Born in Derry in 1951, he grew up in the Creggan area of thecity, where he was a member of St. Mary’s Boxing Club.He became the first Derry man to win the Irish NationalSenior Title in 1970 and was part of the Irish Olympic Teamfor the 1972 Summer Olympics.He become a professional boxer in 1975 and went on towin the British and the European lightweight titles on twooccasions.Proposed byJames CoyleLord Lonsdale Featherweight Championship Trophypresented to Spider Kelly, 1938.Billy “Spider” Kelly (21 April 1932 – 7 May 2010) was aboxer from Derry whose career highlight was winning theCommonwealth (British Empire) featherweight title in 1954.He went on to win the British featherweight title in 1955.Proposed byBilly Kelly48. Mixed media painting showing Derry~Londonderry, Student North WestRegional CollegeThe painting was developed from photographs of theBogside and the Fountain area, which were put together andpainted as an aerial view.The painting represents two different cultures, together asone.Proposed byCiara Baldrick19

52. Pieces of GoldPieces of Gold is an artistic response to our history throughcollected images and objects. It was created by people whoeither live in the city or were originally from here. It reflectshow we piece together fragments of our personal and sharedhistories. Part of the National Museums NI Live and LearnProgramme.This piece represents our personal and collective memoriesand how important it is to value our memories as part of ourheritage.Proposed byBriege McClean and Gail Mahon53. Welcome matTo single out an object would not dojustice to the fact that this city’s fabrichas been shaped by many a person whowas not born here.The story of emigration is welldocumented, however the story ofimmigration maybe less so, other thanthe ‘Plantation’ period.Like many residents of Derry, I was notborn here; I immigrated to Derry in 1997.Derry has a past and present and itsfuture will be made up of ‘blow-ins’ thatwill help shape the fabric of this city.Where people have come from issecondary to the fact we have made itour HOME.Proposed byKeith Swerdlick54. John McCormack Concert ProgrammeCover of concert programme from October 1909by John McCormack in St Columb’s Hall.This was the first concert in the city by CountJohn McCormack, considered Ireland’s greatesttenor. The concert was held in St Columb’s Hall,as the Guildhall was being repaired after the firein 1908. This highlights the city’s rich musicalheritage and the work of HB Phillips, the Derryimpressario and Irish concert promoter.Proposed byNuala McAllister21

55. Derry PhrasebookThis is a collection of colourful words,sayings and expressions that you willhear widely spoken in the Derry area.For me this book captures the witand wisdom of generations of Derry‘wans’. It is any visitor’s essentialguide on how to chat with the locals,your complete ‘Derry Dictionary’.Proposed byMargaret Edwards56. Manuscript notes Ordnance Survey – O’Donovan’s Letters, for County DonegalThis was passed to me by my uncle Fr Willie Campbell.I have an enduring interest in the Ordnance Surveyespecially their work on the map triangulation of thewhole of Ireland from Magilligan Baseline from 1827, theuse of limelight on Slieve Sneacht and in particular JohnO’Donovan’s writings.I could say that my decision to embark on a PhDthesis on the Foyle Catchment was inspired by readingO’Donovan’s letters which connect Derry~Londonderryto a wider cultural catchment.Proposed byLiam Campbell22

57. Dominican chaliceSilver chalice, hexagonal base with engraving.The engraved image is said to be a representative of theTempall Mor.It is a rare survivor from the medieval city, from a suppressedDominican Abbey, and a link to its monastic beginnings.Proposed byDermot Carlin58. Model of the Peace BridgeThe Peace Bridge is a cycle and footbridge across the riverFoyle. Opened on 25 June 2011, connecting Ebrington withthe city centre.This model was gifted to the college by Ilex the UrbanRegeneration body.The bridge physically and symbolically unites both sides ofthe river Foyle. Conceived as two distinct structural systemsthat work in harmony, a pair of identical curved suspensionstructures, each allied to opposing banks, in a fluid ‘S’ shapedalignment.Proposed byJohn LogueCracking the Cultural Code Derry~Londonderry59. Writings of Seamus HeaneySeamus Heaney, Nobel Laureate.From ‘The Cure at Troy’Heaney’s ‘Cure of Troy’ became a live narrative during thebid process of the City of Culture award. A place where ‘hopeand history rhyme’.On the 30th August 2013, the city and the world took adeep breath as news of the death of Seamus Heaney sweptthrough communities.‘Probably the best known poet in the world’, declared ‘TheIndependent’, with his wonderful eye and ear he had the giftof a story teller.Proposed byJames Kerr & Brendan McMenamin23

63. The Tiara is from a collection of objects d’art belonging to Prehen HousePrehen House is itself a national treasure.The Tiara was probably designed by Nicholas Roerich forDiaghilev’s Le Sacre de Printemps, - ‘The Rites of Spring’.At the outbreak of the First World War the house wasconfiscated from Colonel Baron George Carl Otto LouisPrehen Von Scheffler-Knox and auctioned under enemypropertylegislation.By the late 1960’s it was near to collapse, rescued by cousinsof the Baron who acquired this Tiara.This is a fitting object to showcase the eclectic collection ofPrehen House.Proposed byPrehen House64. Playhouse Cobbles65. A plastic bulletThis is one of the cobbles taken from the entrance during therefurbishment.The original bill of specification lists the wood to be used as‘Red Deal’, which was Scots Pine that was creosoted.The cobble represents education, heritage, arts & culture.The wood helped dampen the sounds of the horse’s hoofsso as not to distract the students, the building was designedby Edward Toye and today the Playhouse offers a uniquecultural programme.Proposed byNiall McCaughanA plastic or rubber bullet is now synonymous with the‘troubles’ period.Four people died in the Derry City Council area throughthe use of rubber and plastic bullets by the British Armyand RUC-Thomas Friel, Paul Whitters, Henry Duffy andStephen Mc Conomy. Many others were injured.This exhibit should serve as a warning of the dangersposed by plastic bullets.Proposed byPat Finucane Centre25

66. Original submission document for the case for a University for Derry67. Dress makers art from the late 1960’sThis submission document was taken to Stormont inmotorcade to argue the case for a University for Derry.This event galvanised public support from across the city, itis seen as the first real public campaign and a show of peoplepower.The decision to locate the University in the city seemed anobvious one, especially as Magee was already operating as acollege.Proposed byJames McCauleyTwo 1960s mini-dresses, one summer, onewinter. These two examples of dress makersart were made by my late mother-in-law,Emma McCauley.The dresses indicate the creativity, theresourcefulness and textile talents of thewomen of the city.Proposed byCatherine McCauley68. The Brooke Park Shield, 1901The shield was placed on one of the gates when the parkbecame the People’s Park in 1901 by virtue of the BrookePark Londonderry Act 1899.The shield will be placed on display in the park when therestoration project is complete.Proposed byColin Kennedy69. One City, One Plan, One Voiceinvolved and make your voicetised in the local press. Therentres as well as special eventso happy to arrange extradividuals on request.ft Plan (150 pages) can beyoursay.com andlso drop in to the City of Culturee the Plan and register your views.an call 028 7126 9226 or e-mail-urc.comOne CityOne PlanOne VoiceLaunched on 23rd June 2011, the One Plan was developedby more than 1,000 people over a two year period.A 14 week public consultation period ensured that people ofall ages helped shape a blueprint for the future direction ofthe city.Proposed byIlex Regeneration Board26big fish designDraft Regeneration Planfor Derry~LondonderryPublic Consultation

70. The Book of Belles (volumes 1 - 2 - 3)Three crafted books with over 100 images and tributes towomen who have contributed, inspired and influenced – acelebration of their lives.The books were created by women in communitiesthroughout the Derry area to celebrate InternationalWomen’s Day 2011.The volumes are participative, pluralistic and creative objectswhich evoke memories and inspiration. They are a beautifultestament to women’s lives past, present and future.Proposed byMargaret Logue71. Lady Lousia Conolly Cup72. US Marines PlaqueRacing under Turf Club rules took place intermittently atBallyarnett from the 1770s until 1905. For a number of yearsBallyarnett was second only to the Curragh, in terms of prizemoney. (See ‘History of Ballyarnett Racecourse’ by TomDeeney).Lady Louisa’s husband, the Rt. Hon. Thomas Conolly, knownas the ‘Father of the Turf Club’, was M.P. for County Derryfrom 1761 until 1800.Lord Clanwilliam won the cup in 1780, completing asequence of 20 consecutive victories, the record remainsunbroken.Proposed byTommy Deeney and Melanie CuninghamA plaque presented to the city of Londonderry on 12 May1943, as a token of friendship between the US Marine Corpsand the city.The plaque, originally meant for the Guildhall, was recentlypresented to the Base One Europe – Beech Hill CampMuseum by the daughter of Lt Col JJ Dugan.The plaque is a tangible reminder of the US Naval OperatingBase in the city which made a vital contribution to Alliedsuccess in the Battle of the Atlantic.Proposed byConor Donnelly27

73. A view of the city by Major John Noah GossetFew in Derry are probably aware of this collection ofwatercolours, showing the city as it looked back in 1846.The watercolours are by Major John Noah Gosset, who wasstationed in the city when Barrack Master for Derry, Liffordand Omagh between 1841 and 1846.The paintings offer a fascinating glimpse of a city on the rise.Although an amateur artist, as a soldier Gosset was alsoa trained observer and a meticulous attention to detail isevident throughout all his work.Proposed byBrendan McMenamin74. Bronze relief of John Hume75. The work of Liam McCormick76. An oak leafJohn Hume became involved in the civil rights movementduring the 1960s and was elected to Stormont in 1969. Heco-founded the Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP)in 1970 and was its leader from 1979 to 2001.He is an iconic figure from the city who played a major rolein the peace process.Along with David Trimble he was awarded the Nobel PeacePrize in 1998 and was named ‘Ireland’s Greatest’ in a publicpoll by RTÉ in 2010.Proposed byAlan O’SullivanThe architectural works of Liam McCormick are some of themost important and memorable of the modern period inIreland.His architecture embraced a wide variety of building typesfrom churches and schools, to social housing and privatedwellings.Born in the northwest, he developed an enduring attachmentto the place, enthralled by its landscape of mountains and sea,and its people. His response to its landscape brought about alyricism and beauty to much of his work.Proposed byBernadette WalshThe oak leaf represents the oak grove, in Irish Doire, whichgives the city its name.This was a special gift to me from Brian Lacey in 1997 whenwe held a year-long celebration of everything Colm Cille,marking the 1400th anniversary of his death.Proposed byJoanne Stewart28

77. Phil Coulter collection of discsPhil Coulter began his career in the city as a student playingwith local showbands. He has since amassed a collection ofawards and nominations.‘The Town I Loved So Well’ is the song he would most like tobe remembered for and has become something of a themetune for much of 2013.Proposed byJohnny Murray78. Ronson Escort 67 hairdryerIn the early 1970s my mother bought a Ronson Escort 67hairdryer with “extra long flex and shoulder strap to let youmove around with both hands free”.This object pre-dates curling tongs and was designed fortraditional curlers. For years I set her hair and mine with it.Unfortunately, we couldn’t “move around” much as the flexis just 10ft long!”Derry continues to be a home of style!Proposed byAnne Cushley (née Durkan)79. Share Certificate – (Ballyarnett) Racecourse Company LimitedThe certificate is for 20 shares (nos. 561 to 580 inclusive)costing £1 each.The certificate signed by Edward Tinney, my grandfather, andby Andrew Cole, publican.This share certificate was issued to my granduncle DenisMcFeely on 16th May 1924. Ballyarnett racecourse openedin 1777 and the last official race was held in 1905. Unofficialracing involving local horses continued until 1927.Proposed byPatrick Durkan80. Pencil sketch of a barricade in William StreetAs a lower sixth Art student in Thornhill, my classmatesand I were sent to William Street on 20 September 1969 tosketch one of the first barricades in Northern Ireland.The barricades became a familiar scene across the city.In hindsight, those were the days when parental consentand letters about health and safety were certainly not aconcern!Proposed byMary O’Toole29

81. Framed scroll, public apology following a riot in Corporation HallThe Londonderry Mechanics invited the MP forLondonderry to address their meeting. Groupsopposing the MP stormed the meeting and a riotbroke out. The Institute made a public apology.The scroll was uncovered among papers ofmy mother’s family, the Heaneys of ClooneyTerrace. My ancestors were members of theMechanics Institute, which was a forerunner ofthe modern day college of technology.Proposed byKen McCormack82. Selection of memorabilia from ‘punk rock’ concerts in the Orchard GalleryIn the spring of 1979 the Orchard Gallery developed a seriesof concerts for emerging ‘Punk’ and ‘New Wave’ bands thathad no other place to perform.Theatre events, readings, and late night Jazz, were alsoprogrammed for the gallery.It should be remembered that this was a period of greatturmoil in the city.The concert series in particular developed an inclusive energyaround the gallery which was and is, very important for anypublicly funded arts organisation.Proposed byDeclan McGonagle83. GAA boots84. Clipper boatBoots belonging to Anthony Tohill, former GAA player.These are the boots that he wore when he captained Irelandin their victory over Australia in the International Rules Seriesin 2001. He also played a major role in the famous winningDerry side which brought the ’Sam Maguire’ trophy to Derryin 1993.Proposed byJames CoyleA replica yacht that was used to profile the clipperhomecoming festival.The yacht represents an ambition for the city to becomemore international, tell a new story about its future andshow confidence in hosting a world class event as it did in2012. It is an iconic representation of the city coming of ageand recognising its potential – the Clipper moment!Proposed byClaire Lundy30

85. Time capsule86. Sir Cahir O’Doherty’s swordA glass vessel, containing coins and documents that wereplaced on site at the laying of the foundation stone of theGuildhall on August 23, 1887.Although Council were aware of the existence of the timecapsule we were not sure of its exact location and thereforedelighted to have uncovered it during the work.The restoration of the Guildhall was a major capital projectthat has resulted in a majestic, beautiful building, with manystories to tell, once again taking its place at the heart of citylife.Proposed byFrank MorrisonO’Doherty became the Lord of Inishowen at the age of 13and an ally to the British crown. However, the situationchanged and he burned Derry to the ground in 1608.This sword is the last physical representation of O’Doherty,the consequences of his rebellion had repercussions on thecity we see today.Proposed byHeather Taylor87. Photographs by James GlassJames Glass was a portrait and landscape photographerbased in Derry in the late nineteenth century.Although portraiture was his main field he is remembered forthe unique series of photographs he took in the Gweedorearea of Donegal.It is believed that this was the first use of photographs asevidence in an Irish court.Proposed byJudith McCarthy88. Field day posterFor over 30 years Field Day has been a potent theatrical andcultural-political grouping.The return of Field Day was one of the most eagerlyanticipated events for 2013.Field Day placed the city at the heart of Irish cultural life,exporting ideas to the world by combining the gifts of figuressuch as Seamus Deane, Seamus Heaney, Brian Friel andStephen Rea with theatrical and literary talents.Proposed byNiall McCaughan31

89. ‘A view of Derry through a bank of poppies’, Andrew Nicholl, RHA (1804-1886)Nicholl was a founding member of the Belfast Associationof Artists. He become a full member of the Royal HibernianAcademy in 1860.This is one of our favourite artworks from the collection,showing the city through a beautiful view of poppies it isalmost a botanical study rather than a view of the city.Proposed byHeritage & Museum Service staff90. The Staircase, Austins Department StoreThe business began in 1830 when Thomas Austin opened adrapery shop on the corner of the Diamond.Following a fire the new building was created to the designof architect, Matthew Robinson, who later redesigned theGuildhall. It was in Austins that Robinson fully expressed hiscreativity.The staircase is listed with NIEA and is at the heart ofthe store adding glamour and style to the world’s oldestdepartment store.Proposed byCiaran Logue91. Widgery Report & Bloody Sunday ReportI was Curator with Derry City Council from 2008 to 2013.One of the most memorable days was the 15th June 2010.The Widgery Report heightened division in Northern Ireland,and left a huge sense of injustice. The Tower Museum wasthe media centre on the day the report by Lord Saville waslaunched. I walked into Guildhall Square, in some ways I feltlike an outsider, but I also knew that the exoneration of thevictims was a great day for the families, the city.Proposed byCraig McGuicken92. The GuildhallThe Guildhall is a key landmark building built by the IrishSociety in 1887. It has many unique features including theclock which is modelled on Big Ben in London and beautifulcollection of stained glass which tell the story of the city.The refurbishment undertaken included extensiverestoration work to the interior and exterior of the building,a re-configuration of internal rooms and the installation ofartefacts relevant to the city’s history.It is once again a building at the heart of city life.Proposed byJohn Kelpie32

93. 17th century walls94. 17th century pottery95. Railcar 12, County DonegalThe city is the only remaining completely walled city inIreland. The London Companies funded the building of thecity walls between 1614-1618.The walls are owned by The Honourable The Irish Societythe organisation set up by the City of London to manage theplantation lands in the north-west.The Irish Society has continued its relationship with the citysupporting education, heritage and community projects.Proposed byThe Honourable The Irish SocietyDuring the 17th century pottery was imported into the newwalled city from Britain and other European countries.Many virtually intact vessels have been uncovered onexcavations in the city and the collection is probably thebest that I have seen on my excavations in many Irishcities. It is a testimony to the thriving port that the city hadbecome by the end of the 17th century and it allows us toconnect directly with the ordinary people who lived here.Proposed byRuairi O’BaoillThe County Donegal Railway was set up in 1863 in responseto the increase in population in Donegal. It served thesouthern half of County Donegal going to Glenties, DonegalTown, Letterkenny, Stranorlar, Killybegs, Ballyshannon aswell as Strabane and Derry.The city once had four railway companies operating routesacross the north west, today only one route operates toBelfast, a scenic route taking in coastal towns and villages.Proposed byRedmond Gallagher96. The O Dochartaigh Fort – Tower MuseumThe Ó Dochartaigh Tower was built in the 16th century.The present tower was built in 1986; it was built on thelocation and in the style of the original tower. To regard itas a fake is also to dismiss the many thousands of historicbuildings that were painstakingly reconstructed out of therubble of Europe’s 20th century wars.I have always been a bit uneasy about the pillars informingvisitors they are entering ‘The Walled City’. To characteriseour city as this seems to imply that life began here with thewalls and that nothing of significance existed before them.The very opposite is the case.Proposed byRisteard Mac Gabhann33

”“Derry is a city that needs to197. Builders model of the ‘SS Glendun’This is a model of a ship built by the LondonderryShipbuilding & Engineering Co Ltd.The river Foyle has underpinned the city’s existence forthousands of years.The port was once a hive of activity, with an extensiveshipbuilding industry and ships for trade, laden with grain,butter, meat and livestock.Proposed byRedmond Gallagher98. Singer sewing machineThis sewing machine was on display at the City Factory onPatrick Street, as part of artist Rita Duffy’s ‘The Shirt FactoryProject’.At first shirts were sewn by women working from home, theintroduction of the sewing machine by William Tillie led tothe development of large factories across the city, whichtoday often stand empty.Proposed byAnne Montgomery99. River FoyleThe city marine resources have played an important rolein its development from the earliest times. The river wasused as a source of food, for trade and emigration and asa defence. Today we want the river to be conserved andprotected, to be used for commercial developments such asaquaculture and fisheries and also for recreational activities.Proposed byLoughs Agency100. UK City of Culture bid documentIn June 2010 Derry~Londonderry was named the very firstUK City of Culture for 2013.ContentsA. Summary of Our Bid2B. Our Area12The proposal was based around two themes of ‘PurposefulC. Overall Vision and Step14D. Delivering Cultural and Artistic Impact19E. Delivering Social Impact29F. Delivering Economic Impact35G. Management of UK City of Culture 201339 Inquiry’ and ‘Joyous Celebration’.H. Costs and Funding44I. Engagement and Support50J. Risk and Contingency53K. Legacy59L. Milestones65The city is experiencing an artistic renaissance that is pullingAppendix A: Draft Proposed Programme68Appendix B: Use of Digital Technology74Appendix C: Estimating Economic Impact78Appendix D: Support84Appendix E: Marketing Approach98 in the visitors, buoying the city and paving the way for a newAppendix F: Glossary106generation of creative talent.Proposed byOonagh McGillionGabriel Byrne, Actor “Derry has emerged from the shadows of the recent past and is undergoing a renaissance and, for a city of its size, it has an extraordinary array of arts facilitiesWe believe this is a wonderful opportunity to share your unique story with the world. This is an exciting time for Northern Ireland and the bid is a g r e a t o p p o r t u n i t y f o r t h eshare your unique story with the world. This is an exciting time for Northern Ireland and the bid is a great opportunity for thecultural forces to unite…” Moya Doherty & John McColgan, Riverdance “…Many years ago men from the oak woodNo city deserves it moreand for Derry to be recognised as ‘the UK City of Culture 2013’ would be the ultimate a rmation of that”nd its place on the world stage and the UK City of Culture 2013 will be the catalyst to help make that happenLiam Neeson, Actor “…This would be a wonderful example to Ireland, Europe and the World. The good eects of it would eventually be felt over a very wide area and for a very long time…”Seamus Deane, Poet and Novelist “” Phil Coulter, Singer Songwriter “… “34

A Historyof Derryin 100 ObjectsQueen’s QuayClarendon StreetNorthland RoadGreat James StreetWilliam StreetJames StreetStrand RoadLimavady RoadLittleFoyle EmbankmentPeace BridgeTheGasyardLecky RoadBishop StreetWaterloo StreetMagazine StButchers St Ferryquay StShipquay StreetArtillery StBank PlaceFoyle StreetOrchard StWater StRiver FoyleKing StAlfred StYork StBonds HillClooney TerraceColumba TerraceGlendermott RdA6 to BelfastDungiven RdBishop StreetAbercorn RdCarlisle RdCraigavon BridgeDuke StreetFountain HillSpencer RoadLr Violet StPrimrose StBenvarden AveKnockdara ParkUpr Violet StLocationsTower MuseumGuildhallFoyle Valley Railway MuseumWorkhouse MuseumAustins Department StoreNorth West Regional CollegeMuseum of Free DerrySt Augustine’sSt Columb’s CathedralBeech Hill County House HotelDerry Visitor & Convention Bureau35

A Historyof Derryin 100 ObjectsDerry City Council’s Heritage & Museum ServiceFoyle Valley Railway MuseumFoyle RoadDerry BT48 6SQt: 028 7136 5151 extension 8250e: museums@derrycity.gov.ukwww.derrycity.gov.uk/museumsFor further details contact :Bernadette Walsh, ArchivistRoisin Doherty, Curator of MuseumsMargaret Edwards, Education OfficerTony Boyle, Collections AssistantJoanne Stewart, AdministrationThis document is available upon request in a number of formats including large print, Braille, PDF,audiocassette and minority languages.For further information on alternative formats please contact:telephone: (028) 7136 5151 textphone: (028) 7137 6646 or email: equality@derrycity.gov.uk