A History in 100 Objects of Derry - Derry City Council

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