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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
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Page 6 and 7: 6. Promise ChaliceThis silver gilt
Page 8 and 9: 12. The Carrec Stone (Welsh Stone)
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Page 12 and 13: 25. First World War ‘Love Token
Page 14 and 15: 32. Gweedore Bar BookJames and Marg
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