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.
13. Mr. Wylie Kelly, managing director, of Kelly's Supermarket, Spencer Road, during the visit of Mary Peters, with, from left, Greg Ferris, Margaret McShane, Hazel Ferris and Ray Brogan.
Mr. Wylie Kelly, managing director, of Kelly's Supermarket, Spencer Road, during the visit of Mary Peters, with, from left, Greg Ferris, Margaret McShane, Hazel Ferris and Ray Brogan. Photo: Archive
14. Members of the James Connolly Republican Club, who picketed Victoria barracks, Strand Road, in protest at the visit of British Prime Minister Edward Heath.
Members of the James Connolly Republican Club, who picketed Victoria barracks, Strand Road, in protest at the visit of British Prime Minister Edward Heath. Photo: archive
15. Republicans march from Free Derry Corner to the customs post at Killea.
Republicans march from Free Derry Corner to the customs post at Killea. Photo: Archive
16. Charlie Nash presenting medals to Sparta A.C. who were successful at the City of Derry Juvenile Championships. From left, Pat Hamilton, Ann Craig, Sean Harkin, Margaret Kuzyk and Dympna Farren.
Charlie Nash presenting medals to Sparta A.C. who were successful at the City of Derry Juvenile Championships. From left, Pat Hamilton, Ann Craig, Sean Harkin, Margaret Kuzyk and Dympna Farren. Photo: archive