It was all happening in March 1993. Here is a selection of photographs taken by the ‘Journal’ 30 years ago.

. Staff from Derry's Hairite hairdressing salon.
Staff from Derry's Hairite hairdressing salon. Photo: Archive

. U2 drummer Larry Mullen Jr. during a visit to the Big River recording studio with Undertone and Carrellines drummer Billy Doherty, on right.
U2 drummer Larry Mullen Jr. during a visit to the Big River recording studio with Undertone and Carrellines drummer Billy Doherty, on right. Photo: Archive

. Foyle MP John Hume, British Secretary of State Patrick Mayhew and Mayor of Derry, at a Seagate press conference with Industrial Development Board (IDB) officials.
Foyle MP John Hume, British Secretary of State Patrick Mayhew and Mayor of Derry, at a Seagate press conference with Industrial Development Board (IDB) officials. Photo: Archive

17. A protest against the closure of Shantallow Home.
A protest against the closure of Shantallow Home. Photo: Archive

18. A cross-training challenge at Gymnasia.
A cross-training challenge at Gymnasia. Photo: Archive

19. The opening of an Ida Appleboorg exhibition in the Orchard Gallery.
The opening of an Ida Appleboorg exhibition in the Orchard Gallery. Photo: Archive