A History in 100 Objects of Derry - Derry City Council

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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
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Page 6 and 7: 6. Promise ChaliceThis silver gilt
Page 8 and 9: 12. The Carrec Stone (Welsh Stone)
Page 10 and 11: 19. Austins Department Stores fabri
Page 12 and 13: 25. First World War ‘Love Token
Page 14 and 15: 32. Gweedore Bar BookJames and Marg
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Page 23: 57. Dominican chaliceSilver chalice
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