The sight at the Guildhall Square, during the Brides Across The Bridge World Record.
(2804-GMI-01) — The sight at the Guildhall Square, during the Brides Across The Bridge World Record. (2804-GMI-01)

placeholder image — The sight at the Guildhall Square, during the Brides Across The Bridge World Record. (2804-GMI-01)

31 great pictures from Brides Across The Bridge in Derry 2013

By Brendan McDaid

Published 29th Apr 2023, 20:13 BST

Updated 29th Apr 2023, 20:28 BST

It was the City of Culture year and one of the highlights saw hundreds of ‘brides’ turn out in wedding attire at the end of April 10 years ago this week for a very special big day as Derry attempted a new World Record. And it was all for a good cause in aid of the Foyle Hospice.

Photos by Glenn McIntyre/ Derry Journal archive.

Claire Lightbowlers, Catherine Rough, Joanne Kerr & Louise Huey. (3004-GMI-31)

21. Claire Lightbowlers, Catherine Rough, Joanne Kerr & Louise Huey. (3004-GMI-31)

Claire Lightbowlers, Catherine Rough, Joanne Kerr & Louise Huey. (3004-GMI-31) Photo: Glenn McIntyre (GMI Photography)

Edel Kehoe & Teresa Campbell. (3004-GMI-25)

22. Edel Kehoe & Teresa Campbell. (3004-GMI-25)

Edel Kehoe & Teresa Campbell. (3004-GMI-25) Photo: Glenn McIntyre (GMI Photography)

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(3004-GMI-40) Photo: Glenn McIntyre (GMI Photography)

Capturing the event. (3004-GMI-27)

24. Capturing the event. (3004-GMI-27)

Capturing the event. (3004-GMI-27) Photo: Glenn McIntyre (GMI Photography)

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