A History in 100 Objects of Derry - Derry City Council

”“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