Derry of the Past

Derry of the Past Derry is full of history, much more than most and I want to share it with you. Join me in a photographic journey through the history of 'our' city.
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* Some of the lads of the area working on extending their club house in Bull Park just off Marlborough Terrace. Thanks t...
03/06/2026

* Some of the lads of the area working on extending their club house in Bull Park just off Marlborough Terrace. Thanks to Damien McKane for sharing this image.

* Today we share an image of a touring car in Shipquay Street, 1931. In the background is the famous Phillip’s music sho...
03/06/2026

* Today we share an image of a touring car in Shipquay Street, 1931. In the background is the famous Phillip’s music shop in Beethoven House. It was established by noted impresario H B Phillips who came to Derry in 1876 as a cathedral chorister and later managed the opera house. He attracted many stars to perform in the city incl Paul Robeson, Caruso and John McCormack. The shop closed about 1980. On right is the Palace, a cinema opened here in a converted shop in 1912 & by 1930s, could seat 800. Who recalls Phillip’s or the Palace? Do share in the comments!

Thanks to Joseph Keys for sharing this image.

* Today we share another oldie. Here we have the April 1974 Confirmation class at St Patrick's Boys' PS, Pennyburn. Than...
03/06/2026

* Today we share another oldie. Here we have the April 1974 Confirmation class at St Patrick's Boys' PS, Pennyburn. Thanks to the Derry Journal for sharing this one.

* Today we sahre an image from the US navy from 1942, with a view across the Foyle. Foyle Road is prominent, with much G...
02/06/2026

* Today we sahre an image from the US navy from 1942, with a view across the Foyle. Foyle Road is prominent, with much Great Northern Railway rolling stock, and what appears to be a white plume of smoke from a train. Can anyone see the rail goods store, loco shed, water tanks & signal cabins?

From left is the Star factory, Moat St, Ferguson St and Bennett St. St Columb’s cathedral stands tall on the skyline. What other old buildings can be spotted in the image? Do share in the comments.

Thanks to Joseph Keys for sharing this image.

* A Graphic of the City taken from the North between 1838 & 1880. Another world then. Thanks to Twisted Limbs & Crooked ...
02/06/2026

* A Graphic of the City taken from the North between 1838 & 1880. Another world then. Thanks to Twisted Limbs & Crooked Branches for sharing this image.

* Here we have an old picture of the Quigley Family in-front of their home at 25 Epworth Street. Thanks to Peter Davidso...
02/06/2026

* Here we have an old picture of the Quigley Family in-front of their home at 25 Epworth Street. Thanks to Peter Davidson for sharing this image.

* 1985 we have the Rossville Flats, Josephs Place and the Bogside. Thanks to Jim Cunningham‎ for sharing this image.
01/06/2026

* 1985 we have the Rossville Flats, Josephs Place and the Bogside. Thanks to Jim Cunningham‎ for sharing this image.

* Here is an image from the visit of Eamon De Valera, then Taoiseach of the Republic visiting the city in 1951. Thanks t...
01/06/2026

* Here is an image from the visit of Eamon De Valera, then Taoiseach of the Republic visiting the city in 1951. Thanks to Micheal Burns for sharing this image.

* Today we have an image from one of the cities Shoe Factories, taken in the mid to late 70's. Thanks to Peter Davidson ...
01/06/2026

* Today we have an image from one of the cities Shoe Factories, taken in the mid to late 70's. Thanks to Peter Davidson for sharing this image.

* The first Model School on the Northland Road was completed in 1862. The picture shows it being demolished in 1937 prio...
31/05/2026

* The first Model School on the Northland Road was completed in 1862. The picture shows it being demolished in 1937 prior to the current building being built. Thanks to Foyle Civic Trust for sharing this image.

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