The cultural life of the city was thriving as the ‘71 Players presented ‘Many Young Men of Twenty’ at the Little Theatre in Orchard Street and folk group Clan na nGael geared up for busy winter of gigs.
Here is a selection of photographs snapped by the ‘Journal’s’ photographers in November 1972.
9. The Derry Development Commission Sports Club sets off on a sponsored walk from Pennyburn to Buncrana.
The Derry Development Commission Sports Club sets off on a sponsored walk from Pennyburn to Buncrana. Photo: archive
10. Delegates at the SDLP conference in Dungiven.
Delegates at the SDLP conference in Dungiven. Photo: Archive
11. 250 republicans march from Free Derry Corner to Killea in protest at the treatment of Seán Mac Stíofáin
250 republicans march from Free Derry Corner to Killea in protest at the treatment of Seán Mac Stíofáin Photo: archive
12. A scene from the '71 Players play ''Many Young Men of Twenty'.
A scene from the '71 Players play ''Many Young Men of Twenty'. Photo: archive
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